CARMEL VALLEY WINE EXPERIENCE INCLUDES 9 WINERIES AND TASTING ROOMS ON A 12-MILE SCENIC STRETCH OF CARMEL VALLEY ROAD IN MONTEREY CALIFORNIA

CARMEL VALLEY, CA –  Compared to the sizeable California wine region in Napa, the Carmel Valley appellation is a mere pinprick on the state’s oenological map. Lacking the notoriety and sheer volume of the famous valley to the north, Carmel Valley has evolved into a destination hot spot of its own — only for different…

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Perlis Picks: Wrath Wines

Wrath http://www.wrathwines.com/ After a few days in Sonoma, my wife Karen and I were looking forward to a couple days off from this reporter’s wine writing job on the beautiful Monterey Peninsula. However, I should have known that I’d be longing for some wine sooner rather than later. Limiting myself to one tasting room visit,…

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Barbara Barrielle on Jordan Winery

If you’ve tried Jordan Winery’s Chardonnay or Cabernet Sauvignon, you know they embody decades of winemaking perfection. But, visit the winery and the experience behind the wines is as memorable as the wines themselves. The Jordan Family made their fortune in Colorado and, after many visits to France, they found a gorgeous piece of property…

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