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.

While visiting Monterey, I Yelped my way to Comanche Cellars Wine Room. There are plenty of options…read morein the area, but I was in the mood to try someplace new. I'm very glad I did, because this turned out to be one of the best wine tasting experiences I've had in town. The service was fast, friendly, and informative, with staff who really knew their wines and took the time to walk me through their options. The atmosphere was super relaxed and welcoming, and the clientele felt like a good mix of locals and visitors, which made for great energy all around. The wine itself was very good and simply enjoyable across the board. Whether you're a seasoned wine lover or just looking to try something new, this is the kind of place that makes it easy to enjoy the experience. Highly recommended, and absolutely a spot I'll return to the next time I'm in Monterey.

The flights were great and the explanation as thy pour is great. The cheese plates are also great.read more

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.

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!

Great choice of beer and wine! Atmosphere is amazing and relaxing…read more They even had the World Cup game on for us to watch. Will definitely return.

Small wine shop that allows you to sample certain wines before purchase. We walked in looking to…read morepurchase a bottle of wine for dinner, and found a decently priced red. Selection is fairly limited though! It was fairly quiet inside, but there's some tables indoors and outdoors if you want to drink your wine there. I also saw some board games in the corner.

We loved everything about this tour…read more Our guide, Sammy, was funny, personable, charming, and well connected with the Carmel food and wine scene. He arrived a little early to our hotel, always a good sign. As we headed to Carmel, Sammy gave us a quick history of Monterey and Carmel that was filled with little tidbits that we didn't know despite coming to the area for decades. Our tour consisted of three restaurants for small plates paired with wine and three tasting rooms for short flights. Everything was amazing. The tour never felt rushed, even though I was trying before the tour to figure out how Sammy was going to fit everything in. This was the first time we'd done a tour like this and it definitely won't be the last. We look forward to touring with Sammy again.

Great from start to finish - responsive, very customer oriented and a wonderful day for all. Thank…read moreyou Sammy and your team - and we'll do e for coping with the terrible weather

We were in town for hospital convention and had limited time to see Monterey. We booked the tour…read morewith Califun for 3 hours. Very efficient and professional tour of all the major spots and beaches. Our tour guide Ali was very personable, kind and friendly. He took us to the beaches and sites we would not have found on own. Thank you for a spectacular time.

From the owner: CaliFunDay offers a variety of tours within the Monterey Bay Peninsula: Enjoy the beach, taste…read morelocal wines and explore the coast of central California with your group of 6-14 people! We offer scenic drives south and north of Monterey, wine tours in Carmel, and sightseeing all around. Ask us for special requests. Our goal is to exceed your expectations with plenty of time for shopping or enjoying the local cuisine. CaliFunDay also provides transportation for a diversity of occasions, may it be your wedding, party, a business meeting, seminar or other. Our service can be booked hourly, for half or even full days. We pick up from hotels, hostels or wherever you are staying. We also offer service to Monterey Regional Airport & Del Monte Aviation.

Omg had a great tour with Gary! My husband scheduled the Carmel Valley Wine Trolley for my…read morebirthday. We spent the day and evening in Monterey and met Gary at a brewery. 4 stops- Bernardus winery Corral winery and last was the Barrel room for tasting with Plaza Linda for Mexican food for lunch. All of the wines were great and staff were friendly and welcoming . I think my favorite was Bernardus! The tour is wonderful and Gary is knowledgeable . We had a great day!

I scheduled me and my wife on the Carmel Valley Wine Trolley for my wife birthday. When I called to…read moreschedule the wine tour I spoke to Gary. Gary was the owner and the tour guide. Gary was very helpful and nice to schedule our wine tour. We drove up to Monterey and met Gary at Dust Bowl Brewery in Monterey. Gary is a vibrant tour guide. The drive up to Carmel Valley is breathtaking. Our first stop on the wine tour was bernardus winery. The second stop was corral winery and last was the barrel room. All three wineries were spectacular, great tasting wines and spectacular service. In between winery 2 and 3 we had lunch at plaza Linda Mexican restaurant. The wine tour was 5 hours of great wine, conversation and the atmosphere/vibe were great. Carmel valley is a place I will go back to try some more wineries. The tour is wonderful. If you have a chance to visit Monterey please put this on your list of places to visit.

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!

Great selection of cigars, pipes, and pipe tobacco. You can actually smoke inside. Everyone is very…read morefriendly, including the staff. Great place I visit as often as I can.

The Spotted Duck is a small restaurant with the dining area on the main floor, with a cozy bar…read morearea, a few tables as well as the kitchen upstairs. Upon entry, we were heartily greeted by the owner and staff. There were only a couple tables left on the main floor as there was a large party of fifteen people seated in most of the main dining area. It was extremely loud with voices reverberating because of the gregarious group. The owner invited us upstairs to see if a high-bar table would be suitable. The table was quite small even though it overlooked the entire first level, so we declined as another table by the front windows had become available. The Charcuterie + Cheese board was a wonderful start to the evening. It consisted of prosciutto di parma, sopressata, duck prosciutto, bella vitano, triple cream brie, chèvre, almonds, and fig jam served with sliced grilled sourdough. Delish. We enjoyed their Sauteed Rock Cod entrée which consisted of pan-fried cod served with potato puree, artichokes + capers in a Meyer lemon brown butter sauce. The portion was of moderate size, and the dish was excellently prepared and plated. In addition, we had the Drunken Skillet Seared Octopus, which was a nice portion of octopus in a preserved black-bean honey sauce, along with Chef Jerry's seasoning. I recommend this starter as an appetizer or as a main entrée for a light appetite. All was quite delicious. This is an intimate venue for wonderfully prepared meal. The atmosphere of the restaurant is a little lacking which could account for the bad acoustic issue. The service is outstanding as the staff was attentive and watchful without interrupting the customer's dining experience. A serious negative would be that the restrooms are not located on the main dining level, and could pose a problem for patrons who need assistance. Food 4.9 Atmosphere 3.7 Service 4.9

Extremely rude owner or hostess or manager maybe? Very…read moreunwelcoming experience. ....