Amazing wine!!!! Did a tasting with Celine last week. She is awesome and so knowledgeable about winemaking and the vineyards in Monterey county. Kori wines should definitely be on your list of tasting rooms to visit in Carmel .
Alma V.
My wife and I were recently in the area, and stopped by to check this place out. It was close to closing time, but they still served us. There was only one person working there, and overall it was a short but sweet experience. We went home with the Rosé which was pretty yummy! If we are ever in the area, I would totally swing by again.
Rob R.
A beautiful location with excellent wine and friendly, knowledgeable staff. Celine explained and described the wines and the local area expertly with a welcoming vibe. Definitely go here for wine tasting that is a cut above the usual.
Annella M.
My first time tasting at the salinas food and wine festival. And I was supremely impressed by the wine from here. Thank you Celine for making our experience great!! My friends and I are already talking about wine tasting in Carmel
Golden H.
Michael was an absolute delight! Very fun guy and super easy to talk to as we enjoyed our flight of 7 different white/red wines. The wines themselves were each unique and had nice flavor profiles. Some were deep, some were smoky, some were lighter and fruity. There wasn't anything I didn't like! Overall a wonderful experience for anyone looking for a younger vibe, fun wine tasting experience at Carmel!
Alexandra P.
Been here for the first time a week or so ago. I particularly loved been served by Michael who made the whole tasting experience enjoyable--I'm not a wine person and he made me feel included and made sure I understood the whole process! He was also super knowledgeable about each wine. My favorite was the sparkling
Izabela Górnicka-Zdziech
It was fantastic wine tasting in this place. I really recommend it as much a the wines. We bought one bottle of the wine we liked the most, even we came from far away! Everything happened thanks to the great young lady who told us all about the wine and thanks to her knowledge and greetings we felt in the place so good! Melissa’s personality made the visit the best it could be!!!
Lizz H.
A visit to KORi Wines is my favorite "must do" whenever I am in Carmel. (Well known and local, Sabrine Rodems, consulting winemaker, is as good as it gets!)While I enjoy and appreciate ALL the wonderful wines, I am especially a huge fan of the sparkling wine! And, I like to plan my tastings at the end of the day so I can relax, kick back, and savor every single pour. Yum!Tucked away, actually almost hidden, is the small, minimalist, and intimate tasting room. I definitely recommend reservations because this place is popular! Open seven days a week until 6 p.m. Walk-ins seem to be welcome when the inside or outside space allows. The pourers are a kick! Lively, friendly, fun service, and they know their wines! A shout out to Melissa and Michael! So engaging! During my last visit, a local was tasting. She agreed this was her "uno numero" tasting place. And, that she comes quite often! Lucky woman!Having visited many Carmel tasting rooms over the years, in my opinion, this has some of the best wines and hosts! Like me, I am sure if you stop by, you too will be leaving with a few bottles of wine and a smile on your face:). (Blanc de Blancs, Pinot Noir, Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, etc.)Oh, and thank you to whomever helped me on a very, last minute December phone call with shipping some Christmas cheer to friends in Chagrin Falls, Ohio. I can't believe you were able to get that bottle of sparkling wine to them before Christmas!!!This is definitely my happy place! Cheers!
The atmosphere is good, the wine is explained well, the people are kind, there aren't many people, and the wine doesn't taste good.
Brian H.
Amazing place to stop for a taste! Or, two! Celine has a passion and intellect for wine surpassing most and she is a delight to share time with.
Gretchen Koster
The wine tasted pretty good but the service seemed a little off. We were the only customers there and were doing our tasting outside. Generally they were really nice, but when they would go back inside they would shut the door. We could still hear what they were talking about and it was a lot of swearing and drama. But we did enjoy the location.
Kirstie C.
We had a lovely experience at KORi the other day. We were doing tastings and were greeted by Melissa, who was warm and bubbly and absolutely perfect for our experience. Great customer service aside, the wines we tasted were also great and we left with four bottles to take home.
Nancy H.
Our favorite tasting room in Carmel! KORi Wines has a much different, young vibe compared to most of the other ones in the area. Melissa helped us enjoy our tasting and made our experience memorable and enjoyable. She was chatty, friendly, fun and of course knowledgeable. We ended up loving the Sauv Blanc and the Pinot Noir so left with quite a few bottles. Overall awesome experience!
Great experience here. Very friendly.
Amazing wine!!!! Did a tasting with Celine last week. She is awesome and so knowledgeable about winemaking and the vineyards in Monterey county. Kori wines should definitely be on your list of tasting rooms to visit in Carmel .
My wife and I were recently in the area, and stopped by to check this place out. It was close to closing time, but they still served us. There was only one person working there, and overall it was a short but sweet experience. We went home with the Rosé which was pretty yummy! If we are ever in the area, I would totally swing by again.
A beautiful location with excellent wine and friendly, knowledgeable staff. Celine explained and described the wines and the local area expertly with a welcoming vibe. Definitely go here for wine tasting that is a cut above the usual.
My first time tasting at the salinas food and wine festival. And I was supremely impressed by the wine from here. Thank you Celine for making our experience great!! My friends and I are already talking about wine tasting in Carmel
Michael was an absolute delight! Very fun guy and super easy to talk to as we enjoyed our flight of 7 different white/red wines. The wines themselves were each unique and had nice flavor profiles. Some were deep, some were smoky, some were lighter and fruity. There wasn't anything I didn't like! Overall a wonderful experience for anyone looking for a younger vibe, fun wine tasting experience at Carmel!
Been here for the first time a week or so ago. I particularly loved been served by Michael who made the whole tasting experience enjoyable--I'm not a wine person and he made me feel included and made sure I understood the whole process! He was also super knowledgeable about each wine. My favorite was the sparkling
It was fantastic wine tasting in this place. I really recommend it as much a the wines. We bought one bottle of the wine we liked the most, even we came from far away! Everything happened thanks to the great young lady who told us all about the wine and thanks to her knowledge and greetings we felt in the place so good! Melissa’s personality made the visit the best it could be!!!
A visit to KORi Wines is my favorite "must do" whenever I am in Carmel. (Well known and local, Sabrine Rodems, consulting winemaker, is as good as it gets!)While I enjoy and appreciate ALL the wonderful wines, I am especially a huge fan of the sparkling wine! And, I like to plan my tastings at the end of the day so I can relax, kick back, and savor every single pour. Yum!Tucked away, actually almost hidden, is the small, minimalist, and intimate tasting room. I definitely recommend reservations because this place is popular! Open seven days a week until 6 p.m. Walk-ins seem to be welcome when the inside or outside space allows. The pourers are a kick! Lively, friendly, fun service, and they know their wines! A shout out to Melissa and Michael! So engaging! During my last visit, a local was tasting. She agreed this was her "uno numero" tasting place. And, that she comes quite often! Lucky woman!Having visited many Carmel tasting rooms over the years, in my opinion, this has some of the best wines and hosts! Like me, I am sure if you stop by, you too will be leaving with a few bottles of wine and a smile on your face:). (Blanc de Blancs, Pinot Noir, Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, etc.)Oh, and thank you to whomever helped me on a very, last minute December phone call with shipping some Christmas cheer to friends in Chagrin Falls, Ohio. I can't believe you were able to get that bottle of sparkling wine to them before Christmas!!!This is definitely my happy place! Cheers!
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The atmosphere is good, the wine is explained well, the people are kind, there aren't many people, and the wine doesn't taste good.
Amazing place to stop for a taste! Or, two! Celine has a passion and intellect for wine surpassing most and she is a delight to share time with.
The wine tasted pretty good but the service seemed a little off. We were the only customers there and were doing our tasting outside. Generally they were really nice, but when they would go back inside they would shut the door. We could still hear what they were talking about and it was a lot of swearing and drama. But we did enjoy the location.
We had a lovely experience at KORi the other day. We were doing tastings and were greeted by Melissa, who was warm and bubbly and absolutely perfect for our experience. Great customer service aside, the wines we tasted were also great and we left with four bottles to take home.
Our favorite tasting room in Carmel! KORi Wines has a much different, young vibe compared to most of the other ones in the area. Melissa helped us enjoy our tasting and made our experience memorable and enjoyable. She was chatty, friendly, fun and of course knowledgeable. We ended up loving the Sauv Blanc and the Pinot Noir so left with quite a few bottles. Overall awesome experience!