We tried this tasting room today for the first time, and it was just ok! The wines were fine and sparkling esp was wonderful. The tasting fee is steep ($40/person) for relatively small pours for 5 wines. For that price, I would expect larger pours than a sip. I'd go with a bottle over the tasting. For very small pours, my husband and I ended up paying a hundred dollars.
Irissa N.
We loved this place. Stumbled across it while in Carmel for vacation and came back every day. One of us joined the wine club. The service was top notch.
Meena P.
After storms and power outages in town I'm so glad this opened up before we left! High on my list to visit in Carmel as it's my favorite beverage! Champagne ! We were the only people In here as it just opened So we had great service and samples ! Great little set up inside , very contemporary and cool decor and I loved all the glasses they had available and for sale. The champagne itself was really good . I had a great glass full of very effervescent bubbles . Perfect afternoon drink. They have an actual vineyard out in the hills somewhere nearby. Love when they put a tasting room in a town though. They do Rosè bubbly too and have a few different vintages. Some wines too. It's a great place to visit on the wine mile in Carmel, especially as it specializes in the good stuff ! Another check in the Carmel list !
John G.
Living in Sonoma County I've been fortunate to have had some great wines and been treated to some amazing hospitality... Caraccioli wines and their staff are right up there with the very best of them. We've been members here for about 3 years and plan trips to the Carmel area based on our pick up dates so we're down there at least two times a year. Their quaint tasting room is warm and inviting and the staff is super friendly. Oh yeah the wine.... Their sparkling in my opinion is one of the best around. My wife and I love their Brut Rose. Pinot Noir - I can get some pretty good Pinots in my neck of the woods and would put Caraccioli right up there with them. And by far they do the best pick up parties.
Tommy
Great wines and accommodating staff.
Christina S.
If you are looking for a cozy and relaxing wine-tasting experience, this is the place for you. A group of us went here on a late afternoon during our girls trip to do a flight tasting and what could have potentially been a disappointing experience ended up being a great experience. Long story short, there was a mixup with our reservation confirmation and when we arrived, we were told that we were scheduled for a different day! But, what made this a five-star experience was how the staff was able to turn it around. I want to particularly thank Dana (the manager) who saved the day. Though it was a busy afternoon, she found a way to honor our original reservation and accommodate our group. Even more, when we were concerned that we may have taken someone else's spot, Dana and her team were reassuring and told us to just enjoy the experience. Everyone on the team handled the situation with patience and professionalism. There was no rush and we were able to have ample time to learn about and sample the wines. I don't have alot of experience with wine due to my low alcohol tolerance, but I will say that the champagne and wines we tasted were very nice - most of them were smooth and refreshing. I was especially surprised with the red because I usually do not like red wine, but it was aromatic and soft, without the harshness I usually associate with reds. Also, for candle lovers out there, they sell the really cool wine-scented candles that are dotted around the space. I took home a brut candle that smells amazing! Overall, it was a great experience that I highly recommend.
Catherine L.
If you love sparkling wines, say no more...you found your next spot! Caraccioli has incredible wines. There's not much to say except they're super cool, friendly and gracious in every aspect here. One time we forgot our credit cards while walking the dog and they let us type in the number without having to have it. Candles smell so good - I burned mine out in two weeks. Don't miss trying it when you're around ocean avenue. Thanks Caraccioli!
Dre C.
Went for the first time on Tues, Dec 26, 2023, at about 6. The employees are GREAT--nice and very informed about wine. Unfortunately the wines were just meh for me.
Tonya 831
Probably one of the prettiest wine rooms we have in Carmel. Wonderful brut and great reds. Everything in Carmel is definitely smaller on scale and this family really knows how to bring in elegance in a great space. Highly recommend to all true wine fans. Ashley is super sweet at the bar and the family owned love here is warmly appreciated.
Ellen S.
Managed to snag two seats at the bar as it's recommended to have reservations on the weekend. So glad we did. The staff is friendly and welcoming. The tasting room is intimate, dark wood, low lighting, and tasteful. They start you with some sparkling wine and you can either get a glass or have a tasting (5 wines, starting with a sparkling rose). This was our third wine tasting of the day, so opted for the glass of bubbles, which was delicious. We left with two bottles of the sparkling ones - one white and one rose. Will be making reservations and coming back soon!
Love Caraccioli! Just had a great experience with Dana, Ashley , and Leslie. The Pinot and sparkling wines there are top notch and the staff there are great. They are knowledgeable on their wines and make it a relaxing time! Dana has been there for awhile but we enjoyed meeting Leslie and Ashley. It's a special stop for us each time we are in Carmel.
Rene P.
Beautiful wines. The rose is like drinking liquid gold. Just Superb! Always a good gift idea for your wino friends who want to try something new.
Anthony Gonzalez
Had a great time doing the wine tasting. Owner came in and it was a blast to converse and get to know the area. Everyone that worked there is great and definitely will be back and recommend.
Robert Farella
Favorite tasting room in Carmel. The wine is great and the staff is helpful. Dana and Andrea are wonderful.
Rebekah Jones
While the wine was nice, I was rather disappointed in the attitude of our sommelier. After the first wine she gave up giving any explanation of what we were tasting, mixed up the wines and reused the same glass for every different wine bar the sparkling wine. We were then hurried out of the tasting room in quite an abrupt manner, as we were taking our last sip.
We tried this tasting room today for the first time, and it was just ok! The wines were fine and sparkling esp was wonderful. The tasting fee is steep ($40/person) for relatively small pours for 5 wines. For that price, I would expect larger pours than a sip. I'd go with a bottle over the tasting. For very small pours, my husband and I ended up paying a hundred dollars.
We loved this place. Stumbled across it while in Carmel for vacation and came back every day. One of us joined the wine club. The service was top notch.
After storms and power outages in town I'm so glad this opened up before we left! High on my list to visit in Carmel as it's my favorite beverage! Champagne ! We were the only people In here as it just opened So we had great service and samples ! Great little set up inside , very contemporary and cool decor and I loved all the glasses they had available and for sale. The champagne itself was really good . I had a great glass full of very effervescent bubbles . Perfect afternoon drink. They have an actual vineyard out in the hills somewhere nearby. Love when they put a tasting room in a town though. They do Rosè bubbly too and have a few different vintages. Some wines too. It's a great place to visit on the wine mile in Carmel, especially as it specializes in the good stuff ! Another check in the Carmel list !
Living in Sonoma County I've been fortunate to have had some great wines and been treated to some amazing hospitality... Caraccioli wines and their staff are right up there with the very best of them. We've been members here for about 3 years and plan trips to the Carmel area based on our pick up dates so we're down there at least two times a year. Their quaint tasting room is warm and inviting and the staff is super friendly. Oh yeah the wine.... Their sparkling in my opinion is one of the best around. My wife and I love their Brut Rose. Pinot Noir - I can get some pretty good Pinots in my neck of the woods and would put Caraccioli right up there with them. And by far they do the best pick up parties.
Great wines and accommodating staff.
If you are looking for a cozy and relaxing wine-tasting experience, this is the place for you. A group of us went here on a late afternoon during our girls trip to do a flight tasting and what could have potentially been a disappointing experience ended up being a great experience. Long story short, there was a mixup with our reservation confirmation and when we arrived, we were told that we were scheduled for a different day! But, what made this a five-star experience was how the staff was able to turn it around. I want to particularly thank Dana (the manager) who saved the day. Though it was a busy afternoon, she found a way to honor our original reservation and accommodate our group. Even more, when we were concerned that we may have taken someone else's spot, Dana and her team were reassuring and told us to just enjoy the experience. Everyone on the team handled the situation with patience and professionalism. There was no rush and we were able to have ample time to learn about and sample the wines. I don't have alot of experience with wine due to my low alcohol tolerance, but I will say that the champagne and wines we tasted were very nice - most of them were smooth and refreshing. I was especially surprised with the red because I usually do not like red wine, but it was aromatic and soft, without the harshness I usually associate with reds. Also, for candle lovers out there, they sell the really cool wine-scented candles that are dotted around the space. I took home a brut candle that smells amazing! Overall, it was a great experience that I highly recommend.
If you love sparkling wines, say no more...you found your next spot! Caraccioli has incredible wines. There's not much to say except they're super cool, friendly and gracious in every aspect here. One time we forgot our credit cards while walking the dog and they let us type in the number without having to have it. Candles smell so good - I burned mine out in two weeks. Don't miss trying it when you're around ocean avenue. Thanks Caraccioli!
Went for the first time on Tues, Dec 26, 2023, at about 6. The employees are GREAT--nice and very informed about wine. Unfortunately the wines were just meh for me.
Probably one of the prettiest wine rooms we have in Carmel. Wonderful brut and great reds. Everything in Carmel is definitely smaller on scale and this family really knows how to bring in elegance in a great space. Highly recommend to all true wine fans. Ashley is super sweet at the bar and the family owned love here is warmly appreciated.
Managed to snag two seats at the bar as it's recommended to have reservations on the weekend. So glad we did. The staff is friendly and welcoming. The tasting room is intimate, dark wood, low lighting, and tasteful. They start you with some sparkling wine and you can either get a glass or have a tasting (5 wines, starting with a sparkling rose). This was our third wine tasting of the day, so opted for the glass of bubbles, which was delicious. We left with two bottles of the sparkling ones - one white and one rose. Will be making reservations and coming back soon!
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Love Caraccioli! Just had a great experience with Dana, Ashley , and Leslie. The Pinot and sparkling wines there are top notch and the staff there are great. They are knowledgeable on their wines and make it a relaxing time! Dana has been there for awhile but we enjoyed meeting Leslie and Ashley. It's a special stop for us each time we are in Carmel.
Beautiful wines. The rose is like drinking liquid gold. Just Superb! Always a good gift idea for your wino friends who want to try something new.
Had a great time doing the wine tasting. Owner came in and it was a blast to converse and get to know the area. Everyone that worked there is great and definitely will be back and recommend.
Favorite tasting room in Carmel. The wine is great and the staff is helpful. Dana and Andrea are wonderful.
While the wine was nice, I was rather disappointed in the attitude of our sommelier. After the first wine she gave up giving any explanation of what we were tasting, mixed up the wines and reused the same glass for every different wine bar the sparkling wine. We were then hurried out of the tasting room in quite an abrupt manner, as we were taking our last sip.