Wine Tasting

Wineries abound within easy driving distance of the Horizon Inn. Here are some of our favorites. Note that we have included a cheese shop and a specialty food shop so you can create your own picnic basket to enjoy during your winery tour.

For your convenience, we have divided our recommendations into those located in Carmel-by-the-Sea and those in Carmel Valley.

Galante Vineyards

• San Carlos between Ocean Ave. & 7th
• 831-624-3800
• Tastings daily 10-6pm
• Family-owned and estate grown in Carmel Valley. Great Reds
• Visit the Galante Vineyards web site

Cima Colina

• San Carlos between Ocean Ave. & 7th
• 31-620-0645
• Thursday - Monday 11-7pm
• Hand-crafted family-owned Monterey County & Carmel Valley Vineyards
• Visit the Cima Colina web site

Vino Napoli

• Corner of Dolores & 7th
• 831-626-2032
• Daily 1-10pm
• A new fun wine tasting bistro next to Little Napoli Italian Restaurant

The Bountiful Basket

• San Carlos between Ocean Ave. & 7th in the Doud Arcade
• 831-625-4457
• Daily tastings 11-6 pm
• Boutique local wines, specialty foods, & over 101 olive oils & vinegars
• Visit The Bountiful Basket web site

The Cheese Shop

• Corner of Ocean Ave. & Junipero downstairs in the Carmel Plaza
• 831-625-2272
• Daily 11-5:30p
• World renowned for cheese, gourmet foods, & wine
• Visit The Cheese Shop web site

Southern Latitudes Wines

• Lincoln between Ocean Ave. & 6th
• 831-622-7652
• Wines of Australia, New Zealand, South Africa & South America
• Visit the Southern Latitudes Wines web site

Taste Morgan

• 204 Crossroads Blvd. in the Crossroads Shopping Center @ Hwy. One & Rio Rd
• 831-626-3700
• Thursday - Monday 10am-6pm
• Family-owned, quality-driven, Monterey County’s Morgan & Lee Family Farms
• Visit the Morgan Winery web site

In the Beautiful Carmel Valley Village – Turn Left on Carmel Valley Rd. off Hwy.1 South and Drive Twelve Miles East to the Village

Chateau Julien Winery & Tasting Room

• 8940 Carmel Valley Rd. Mid-valley 5 miles east of Hwy 1
• 831-624-2600
• Tasting and weekend tours available by appointment. Please call.
• Visit the Chateau Julien web site

Heller Estate Organic Vineyards Tasting Room

• 69 West Carmel Valley Rd.
• 831-659-6220
• Boutique shopping and tasting room
• Visit the Heller Estate web site

Talbott Vineyards Tasting Room

• 53 East Carmel Valley Rd.
• 831-659-3500
• Family-owned & renowned for their Diamond T Chardonnay & Pinot Noirs Very fine wines from Santa Lucia Highlands & Carmel Valley Appellations
• Visit the Talbott Vineyards web site

Georis Winery Tasting Room

• 4 Pilot Rd. (next door to Talbott)
• Try the award winning Merlot in a very serene patio setting. Great food at their Corkscrew Restaurant next door.
• Visit the Georis Winery web site

Bernardus Winery Tasting Room

• 5 West Carmel Valley Rd.
• 831-659-1900
• More good wines from the Promising Viticulture Region of Carmel Valley Good Chardonnays and their excellent red called Marinus
• Visit the Bernardus Winery web site

Joullian Vineyards Tasting Room

• 2 Village Drive
• 831-659-8100
• Good medium priced Carmel Valley wines Owned by Ridge Watson, golfer Tom Watson’s brother
• Visit the Joullian Vineyards web site

Parsonage Winery Tasting Room

• 19 East Carmel Valley Rd.
• 831-659-7322
• Family owned, estate bottled, Cabernet Franc
• Visit the Parsonage Winery web site

Boekenoogen Winery Tasting Room

• 24 West Carmel Valley Rd.
• 831-659-4215
• Family owned, estate grown, Santa Lucia Highlands Chardonnay & Pinots
• Visit the Boekenoogen Winery web site