"Any Carmel Valley wine experience must include a stop at this engaging tasting room and a stroll through its gardens."
- Amanda Bjerke, Skywest Magazine

The Wine Estate is open daily for wine tasting and tours.

Wine tasting hours
Monday- Friday 8:00am to 5:00pm
Saturday- Sunday 11:00am to 5:00pm

Tours by reservation
Monday- Friday 10:30am & 2:30pm
Saturday- Sunday 12:30pm & 2:30pm

VINTNER SALON ~  Private Wine Tasting
The Wine Estate's exquisitely appointed Vintner Salon features exclusive tasting options for an enhanced wine experience, hosted by a Certified Specialist of Wine /Sommelier. Space is limited. Advance reservations are recommended. Options include a Back to the Basics tasting & Decades of Wine Tasting.

Back to the Basics  A casual, fun hour of basic wine tasting where guests learn all there is to know about the components of wine, different varietals, aromas and aging. Groups may request specifi c areas of interest prior to the visit. $25 per person

Decades of Wine Tasting  Hand-selected wines will be pulled from over 25 vintages stored in the Wine Estate’s library for an in-depth tasting and exploration of Château Julien’s finest. A special and unique tasting for guests interested in a more extensive, intimate tasting experience. $40 per person

To make a reservation for one of our tours or the Vintner Salon,
please contact us or call (831)624-2600