Monday, July 15, 2013

Why I Love The Carmel & Monterey Wineries

By Philip Vonwrede


Camel valley is among the seven appellations that comprise of diverse wine selections in Monterey County and in all these appellations there is no doubt that Monterey wineries are the most distinct. The wineries are strategically nestled in the towering range of Santa Lucia; Carmel Valley defies geographical daytime fogs and zephyrs characterized by summer afternoons that are amazingly sizzling and highly favorable to various red wine varietals including Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon. Camel valley village is uniquely dotted with cute looking rooms for wine wasting representing the richness of wineries in this area.

First, Ventana Vineyards is my first choice. A partnership by Randy Pura, the owner of the winery room called Ventana vineyards in Monterey wineries, and J. Douglas Meador, producer of the wine, has successfully delivered a whole lot of wines, such as Cabernet Franc, Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon, Grenache, Gewurztraminer, Meritage, Muscat, Merlot, Pinot Gris, Riesling, Pinot Noir, Shiraz/Syrah and Sauvignon Blanc, to the people. You have to pay before entering the Ventana vineyards to tste their wine selections but if you purchase a bottle or two, you will be exempted from it. It also features interesting amenities including the gift shop, the amazing view of the valley, conference rooms, the barrel rooms and a lot more.

Another winery in Carmel valley wineries, Talbott vineyards is owned by Robb Talbott and its Chardonnays have made this winery a legendary in its own right. The vineyards were launched in 1982 when the first grapes were planted on the Diamond T vineyard. Since then, the winery has continued to flourish and it today rated among the top wineries in Montreal County. It has continued to release a wide selection of top wine varietals since its inception.

Located within Carmel valley wineries, Talbot vineyards are noted to have the one of the unique Chardonnay among all wineries, not just in the area. When the first grapes grew on Diamond T vineyard in 1982, the winery has solidly succeeded to rise to the top, standing alongside the best of the best within Montreal County. Starting then, it continued to produced different type of wines.

choice. Bill and Mary Parsons co-own the parsonage village vineyard, a winery in Carmel valley and Bill Parsons produces wine at this vineyard. The various wine varieties produced here include the Bordeaux Blend, Cabernet, Cabernet Franc, Sauvignon, Merlot, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Petite Verdot, Shiraz and Sauvignon Blanc. Its unique location in Carmel valley wineries provides them with the advantage of the best climatological conditions for winery production.

Primarily, Chateau Julien Wine Estate is one of the larger vineyards. Chateau Julien Wine Estate boasts of a myriad of amenities for their guests such as manicured gardens, visitor facilities, covered patios, expansive areas and a vineyard that produces wine right in the 'Chateau'. Within a 6 acre land and a fully equipped barrel room, the wines there are consist of ferment aged wines and Chardonnay barreled longer in the oak. Some other wines that they have are cream sherry and port.

Among the wineries in Montreal wineries, Bernardus winery and vineyards have become popular and known because of their Bernardus wine. Aside from Bernardus, they also offer other varieties of wine such as Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc and Pinot Noir. Visiting Bernardus winery and wineyard also gives you the pleasure of the best comforts such as art shows/displays, restaurant and areas for events that can accommodate as grand as a wedding.




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