We decided to try this spot out while we were staying in the hotel across the street…read more The wine tasting experience was great! It was a very pleasant experience and the guy helping us was funny and helpful. Ambiance is beautiful because you're in Monterey. The wine choices were delicious. We weren't able to stay to buy the zinfandel but we're hoping to buy it when we come back in the next few months!

On the way to cannary row and stumble upon this place. By then, we were already pretty full so did…read morejust 4 tastings (pinot noir, melbec, chardonnay and sauvignon blanc). Out of the 4, preferred the melbec which the lady recommended. They have a couch were we sat and they do have some games to play if you want.

We spent over an hour here enjoying the tasting room and all the wines they shared with us…read more We even joined the wine club since we were such fans of all the wines. Plus it's only 3 wines twice a year and you get to pick them! ...and when our wine was delivered.... there was a handwritten Thank You note inside the box. Love This!! It's the extra little details that makes this winery special.

We had the pleasure of meeting Nicole! She was the best waitress and the service she provided was…read moreamazing. She was super knowledgeable and gave us so much information about the wines we were tasting. We had a wine flight and the pizza. Everything was delicious. We sat outside, and we were very comfortable with the heater. Overall, this place is amazing and the service provided was a 10 out of 10! We will definitely be back.

We had such a wonderful experience here today. Wyatt is super friendly and easy to talk to -- the…read morekind of person who makes you feel like you've known him for years. His cigar, pipe tobacco, and wine selection is top‑notch, and he even taught us the basics of pipe smoking. The best part...He welcomed all three of our dogs without hesitation. We ended up spending over two hours there, enjoying great conversation, great products, and an overall great afternoon. This place is a gem. We are definitely stopping in whenever we are in town. Thank you, Wyatt!

Fantastic cigar lounge with premium cigars ranging from all kinds of brands. I'm glad they have the…read moremain cigars that I love such as My Father, Arturo Fuente, Oliva, and course Padron. I do wish they had more Padron selections like some 1926 and not just 1964. Yesterday, I smoked My Father: Le Bijou 1922. This was a bold cigar wrapped in a dark habana wrapper. The fillers and binders were from Nicaragua which is my favorite. For $26, I thought this was a good price especially since it also won #1 cigar by Cigar Aficionado in 2015. The standing tables are fine but I think it would be a great idea to also have some comfy leather sofas around for a bit of a more relaxing feel. They have a whiskey & wine bar which is a great addition. There are also a few TV screens for news and sports. If you're also looking for some awesome whiskey bottles to purchase, they have some pretty amazing selections from Angel's Envy, Larceny, to even Bardstown. I love it here and it's definitely a go-to for me whenever I'm staying in town. I'll be back again!

GF loves her beer and wine! While strolling in Carmel we decided to stop in this place. I'm not…read moremuch of a wine drinker still learning. My GF decided to do a tasting and I usually just take a sip off her tasting. My pallet seems to like the more expensive wine. Not by choice I just like smooth alcohol. We must have tried over 10 different wine and Johnathan made it so enjoyable and even gave names to some wine. So 10 tasting later my GF walked out with a membership and 6 bottles of wine. My GF like the one Johnathan called Sean Connery so much! I purchased that for her as late birthday gift. Come all and try this place out and give Johnathan a holler! Nice tasting room knowledge guy and plenty of room.

I found Albatross Ridge Tasting Room through Yelp while looking for a new spot to do some wine…read moretasting in Carmel and I'm thrilled I did. The tasting room itself is on the smaller side, with a stylish, cozy interior with TVs and private tables. I happened to stop by at a quiet time and was seated comfortably at the bar. The gentleman who helped me was relatively new, but you wouldn't have known it since he was incredibly knowledgeable and well-spoken, providing detailed descriptions of each wine on my tasting flight and answering all my questions without hesitation. I enjoyed the wines enough that I ended up purchasing a couple of bottles once I learned they could conveniently ship them to me. My only disappointment was that some of the higher-end wines weren't available to sample, which made it harder to justify buying a $100+ bottle without trying it first. That said, I completely understand the policy (but I definitely could have been sold on one if I could sample it and it was great). So far, I've visited three tasting rooms in the area, and Albatross Ridge might just be my favorite. Great service, delicious wines, and a relaxed vibe. It's definitely worth a visit.

Love the Puma tasting room at Portola. Staff is always inviting and attentive, and the wine is…read moregreat! Their TKO blend is a consistently solid choice. We always find ourselves here during Car Week for a front row seat at the Sotheby's auction. Lisa and the staff are wonderful!

I'd have to say this place is quite comfortable and inviting. They have live entertainment but I…read morewish they had some jazz to fit the vibe instead of the radio (the sound gets to you after a while). The blackberry seltzer was alright, the desert wine is super sweet, and the pinot noir is really good (didn't give me a headache after so perfect). The service is friendly, however the server never brought me my order, though it worked out as I ended up having another kind of wine instead, so no biggie. I haven't tried the food but I saw it from afar the cheese and crackers looked okay. The crackers look like they came wrapped in plastic. The atmosphere is very chill but there is a draft and they keep the doors open so I'd suggest a light jacket or sweater.

Great spot for a causal drink or trying something unique. My group stopped in for a birthday…read morecelebration drink. The gentleman serving us was polite and gave great recommendations. I settle on a champagne flight for around $65.00 reflecting three types of

After having lunch at Roy's on a Saturday and hung out at the lounge outside of Roy's, we were…read moreready to head home. Then, we saw Stave's sign and they were open! I sounded surprised because we never had a chance seeing them open. They open at 2p and we usually leave before that time. My husband loves wine so he had to go in and check it out. Most of the time, wine cellar stores like this don't carry decent selections. But Stave's selections blew my husband's mind. He said majority of their selections are decent and priced reasonably, which it's rare to see nowadays. So we decided to stay and open a bottle of wine that interested him. We also ordered their cheeseboard, which they said we can get more breads if we want. My toddler was a fan of their cheese and bread, she finished most of them. Steven was the gentleman who served us. He was friendly, attentive and patient. After I checked in on Yelp, there was this 10% promotion popped up. I showed it to one of the staffs, and she said they have new promotion of 15% off now - even better! Of course my husband had to get some. We ended up getting additional 6 bottles with the 15% off promotion. Loved our experience there. We enjoyed the atmosphere, the service, the selections. Nothing we can complain. Amazing experience and highly recommended for all wine lovers.

Came here for a wine club event and I'm definitely coming back!!…read more Wide variety of wine to choose from and I believe they're one of the oldest in Monterey! Plenty of seating and it's also right in the heart of Carmel By The Sea! The wine is good, the scenery is good, it's a good place to study/work at! Can't recommend this place enough!

We were looking for a place to try our first wine tasting in Carmel-by-the-Sea and peeked into a…read morefew spots before finding this one--it was by far the most welcoming and inviting. The staff gave really clear explanations and were able to answer all of our questions about the wine. We really enjoyed several of the tastings and ended up taking home two bottles. Great experience!

We have been here 3 times since opening, and always enjoyed ourselves, and taking our guests also…read more The last time we were only two of us, for at least 1/12 plus, enjoying ourselves. Roslyn, the owner, was there at the bar counter, never came by to say hello, how was your meal, thank you for coming, ZIP, so we won't be back, very unprofessional. My girlfriend also secretly mentioned it was a birthday celebration, to no acknowledgment, which doesn't work in a small town. Sad, but true.

I absolutely love Vin! From our first stop in, we knew we had found a new wine bar that we will…read morevisit over and over again. Roslyn is the perfect host - knowledgeable and welcoming. She has curated a fantastic selection of small production boutique wines. It's obvious she is very picky about what she will serve in her establishment because honestly they are all delicious and great quality. The location itself is just gorgeous. Local art is featured on the walls. The bar seating is comfortable and there are some tables as well. Overall, just a wonderful place to hang out. The thing that makes Vin special is that every single wine is available by the glass! We are talking a lot of wines. It's a wonderful opportunity to try something you won't find in the grocery store. She offers three flights as well; Swirl which is a mix of whites and reds, Savor which is all reds and Sparkle obviously champagnes. In addition, she offers cheese and charcuterie boards curated by The Meatery and a Tahini Fudge Brownie which is baked exclusively for Vin by Sweet Reba's. What would be a more perfect pairing with a nice red....wine and chocolate are just so good together! We stopped in most recently on a Friday night and were treated to live music by Bro. Great singer who was just perfect for the wine room. Roslyn does not carry any local wines which is fine by me. If I want a local wine I can stop at Taste of Monterey or the tasting room itself. When I am in the mood for something truly special, I'll definitely be stopping in Vin. The wines rotate so there is always something new to try. If you have not yet been, run, don't walk. You are in for a real treat!

Super local spot! John and Vane' made a couple of first time visitors feel like family. great food…read moreand service.

We love the english ales breweries. My wife and i have been mug members for about 5 years. This is…read moregreat spot for locals and tourists a like. They treat you like family.

The perfect spot for a sunny afternoon. The wine is always…read moreamazing from bright whites to full reds. The flatbreads, the outdoor garden seating with bocce or chess all make for a wonderful experience. Don't miss it!

Blue Fox is family owned wine tasting business in Carmel Valley Village. Their wines are all made…read morefrom grapes harvested in Mendocino county. Their wines are crushed, fermented, and bottled in Mendocino county and the family lives here locally and runs their wine business here in Monterey County (they also have a new tasting room in Monterey). Julia was our hostess and runs the tasting room in the village (and it sounds like she runs their family business as well). My wife and I enjoyed a flight of 5 wines. We liked their reds (Grenache, Syrah, and Zinfandel) more than their whites. All three reds were older 'library' wines, being 10-12 years old, which is unusual and a fun angle to their wine tasting offering. We haven't experienced being served older wines in the neighboring wine rooms, which makes blue fox unique in the village. Blue Fox had an unassuming tasting room, but has spectacular exterior grounds. Lots of room for serving large parties. In fact, they have a beautiful wood burning pizza oven for serving flatbreads on Sunday and have live music on occasion. We thoroughly enjoyed our experience at Blue Fox and learning about Julia and her husband's family business. We will be back with friends and family on Sundays to try their wood fired flatbreads paired with their delicious Syrah.