Carmel Valley Wineries

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Carmel Valley Wineries
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• California State Highway 1 runs for over 650
  miles along some of the most scenic coastline on
  the world, but taking a little 11 mile detour
  into the Carmel Valley is a trip that you will
  most definitely want to take. The stretch of road
  is especially rewarding for those that love to
  sample wines, as this part of California is home
  to some truly fantastic wineries and delicious
  varietals.

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• The wineries in Carmel Valley are just one of the
  seven appellations that are found in Monterey
  County, which just happens to be one of the most
  diverse wine producing regions in the country.

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• Carmel Valley is tucked in among the Santa Lucia
  Range, which means that it is sheltered from the
  fogs and other weather conditions that regularly
  hit this area along the Pacific Coast.

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• It is that unique climate that makes it such a
  perfect place to grow grapes. Cabernet Sauvignon,
  Merlot, and other red varietals are what the
  region is best known for, but there are many more
  types of wines to sample when you take the trip
  from Highway 1 down into the Carmel Valley. The
  wineries that you will pass on the way to Carmel
  Valley Village are truly breathtaking.

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• About halfway from the coast to the village is
  where you will run into what looks like a chateau
  plucked directly from the French countryside. It
  is in fact the home of the Chateau Julien Winery,
  which was established back in 1982.

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• Its a great place to stop off and look around,
  and is considered by many to be one of the must
  see Carmel wineries. Dont just do all your
  sampling in one place, though, as there are
  plenty more to see as you make your way into the
  beautiful Carmel Valley Village.

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• Once you hit the village, you will be spoiled for
  choice when it comes to places to sample the
  wines of the region. The West Carmel Valley Road
  is the main road that runs through the area, and
  it where no less than 20 different tasting rooms
  can be found.

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• The close proximity of all the different tasting
  rooms makes it easy to visit many of them in a
  single day. That is an awful lot of drinking,
  though, especially if you plan on driving
  afterwards.

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• The good news is that there are plenty of places
  to stay in the area. Making plans to stay a
  couple of days is a great idea, as it will allow
  you to visit all the Carmel Valley Wineries and
  tasting rooms at a much more relaxed pace.

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• The village is also home to great shopping and
  dining, which means that everyone in your group
  will find something fun to do, even if they
  arent a great lover of wine. If you are planning
  on driving Highway 1 for any reason, and are
  looking for a place to take a break for a few
  hours, Carmel Valley is a great place to unwind
  and relax.

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• At just 20 minutes from the main highway, it will
  keep you close to where you need to be whilst
  still making you feel as though you are well off
  the beaten path.

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