11 Best Wineries near Carmel By The Sea

“We love De Tierra Vineyards! The wines are amazing. The Tasting Room is in an adorable cottage that is so appropriate for enjoying wine in Carmel. The staff is super friendly and knowledgeable about the wines. They even host live music on Sundays. We love being a part of the De Tierra Wine Club!“

“Wonderful customer service and the Zin was wonderful!!! 👍🏻“

“I was super impressed with these wines! I thought for sure it was going to be more about movie themes but I was completely wrong. I can’t believe how much vanilla they packed into Pinot Blanc and Chardonnay. Gonna need to order more from here!“

“Felt right at home as soon as we walked into this place. Both the manager and the gentleman who helped us were wonderful. They expanded our horizons from our typical palette. Ended up leaving with a bottle of their sparkling rose which we normally don’t lean towards at all! It was so refreshing yet dry and definitely hit the spot during the warm day. The bar was spacious and the outdoor dining area had a nice cool breeze. Good ambience is key and this place definitely has it. We will be back when visiting the area again🍷“

“I cannot recommend both Shale Canyon wine tasting room and Nora’s Carmel enough. While celebrating a birthday last weekend, we stopped in the tasting room before dinner and were greeted with the warmest welcome by Janice. She, along with the staff at Noras, made our experience 5 stars through and through. Both establishments are a must while you’re in Carmel.“

“Amazing wines and a tasting room that is the best in Carmel!“

“Folktale is such a dreamy location, experience, and vibe. I was not a wine drinker before my first visit. Three visits later, I became a member and stop in at least once a month (sometimes more, oopsies). Their wine educators are the absolute best humans ever. They are all genuinely excited about giving you the best experience and so helpful if you, like me, have no idea what you want.

They've been doing construction on the inside/restaurant so I haven't been in there yet. In the meantime they have a Wine Garden outside with amazing views of the vineyard and mountains. Folktale, if you're reading this, DON'T CLOSE THE WINE GARDEN EXPERIENCE!! It is the literal best thing ever! Especially with the live music.

Overall amazing place, amazing staff, they are dog friendly. And yes, you can bring your kids and babies. There is shade, or sun if you want. Yes, they have food. It's perfect for bookclub, Bachelorette, birthday drinks, or 12 o'clock day drinking with your husband because the kids are in school and mama needs a night off, Carl!

So grab your kids, grab your wives, and pick me up too on your way to Folktale, friends!“

“Lepe Cellars was the highlight of our day of wine tasting. It’s a small bar tucked into a shared space with an art gallery, which adds a unique and relaxing vibe. You’re welcome to wander and enjoy the art between pours. The woman who helped us with our tasting was incredibly kind, friendly, and attentive. Her warm energy and genuine conversation made this stop stand out above all the other tasting rooms we visited. Great wine and even better hospitality.“

“Great Wine 🍷 and people..🍾🥂“

“Love this tasting room! Owners are the sweetest!!“

“Such a cool place, we came in and had a flight with a cheese board, which really hit the spot. We were impressed with the variety of flavors and interesting wine combinations, plus we thought it was great to be trying local wines. Totally recommend this place for a fun little outing downtown!“