Caraccioli Cellars - Carmel-By-The-Sea, California

Stephanie B.

Walking around town and passing by this beautiful wine tasting place, that is vary inviting. The case is, and we did the wine tasting and what an amazing wine this place offers. Unfortunately for the people that don't live here live here because you can't buy it anywhere else but here and in Michelin Star place restaurant in California. However, if you do come here and become a member, then they will ship it out to your house twice a year. Grapes are fully grown in their farm in Carmel and ot taste amazing.

M H.

This once-loved Winery is losing its luster.

As a current member and years-long consumer, I have been disappointed with the wine and experience at Caraccioli. The Pinots, even El Beq lack the finesse of much cooler climate Pinot found in the Willamette and Burgundy. You get the predicable bright notes of red cherry, and strawberry, but not much complexity after that. Salinas is just too hot for Pinot. The sparkling wines also tend to be a bit lazy. An over-reliance on lees is very present. It tends to mask the varietal characteristics and seems desperate to make a correlation to low-quality champagnes like Vueve Cliquot.

All of this would be fine at $30, but the ever-increasing pricing makes it a harder and harder sell. Being in downtown Carmel I’m sure helps, as many of the patrons are desensitized to over—priced goods, a deliberate strategy?

Emily K.

I adore this place. A must stop every time I'm in town. The wine is second to none. While bubbly is their specialty don't ignore their other options. The reds are stellar. It's such a beautiful, intimate space and everyone there is so welcoming and knowledgeable.

Anthony G.

Had a great time doing the wine tasting. Owner came in and it was a blast to converse and get to know the area. Everyone that worked there is great and definitely will be back and recommend.

Jeffrey A.

Luckily they had a spot for two! I can see why this tasting room is so popular and booked up. Coming down from Napa Valley, I found the wines quite pleasing. A cooler growing region makes these wines very drinkable. The tasting room manager even knew what VSP was! Cheers to Dana for making our tasting experience so memorable. We will be back!

Katy D.

The best wine!!!! Try to come at least once a week to see Dana on Wednesday afternoons. She is the absolute best. She was our first server we ever had and keep coming back because of our first experience ❤️❤️ Now we love everyone who works here. Great crew

Brittany B.

I stopped here on a whim on a solo trip checking out the Carmel tasting rooms and I was not disappointed! The ladies who did the tasting were amazing and I thoroughly enjoyed hanging out with them. I would highly recommend their viognier!

Lindsay B. W.

I love, love, love this place! The sparkling wines are so delicious, I cannot get enough! The staff has always been so helpful and knowledgeable and actually take the time to explain the wine and answer questions. The atmosphere is really nice and enjoyable. It is a small tasting room so go early or get a reservation. One of my favorite spots in Carmel.