The special quality that allows Carmel Valley to transcend the ordinary is evident in the tasting rooms and wine bars that are found along the dramatic valley floor. That transendent spirit is also imparted to the wine produced in the well-drained, gravelly terraces of the Carmel Valley wine appelation (granted an official AVA designation in 1983).
While often lively, Carmel Valley's tasting rooms are not overly crowded and provide a warm, personal interaction with tasting hosts and winemakers. Try Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot varietals, which make up 70% of the Carmel Valley AVA.
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Sand City, Seaside, Soledad, Pebble Beach, Moss Landing, Carmel Valley, Big Sur, and Salinas Valley.
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