Caraccioli Cellars is an intimate tasting room in downtown Carmel. It has a warm vibe with a wood bar and soft lighting that makes for a great tasting experience. We visited there on the recommendation from a sommelier in Paso Robles based on their excellent sparkling wines. You have choice of ordering a glass of any of the wines or the tasting flight. My partner decided to go with a glass of the Brut Rose whilst I chose the tasting flight (5 wines for $40). All of the wines here are expertly made and of a beautiful style. I can't say there wasn't a wine here that I didn't thoroughly enjoy. The Brut Rose is a beautiful champagne style rose. The Rose of Pinot Noir was also excellent. A fantastic light yet flavorful wine. The chardonnay was also excellent and of a beautiful style with just a touch of oak. Next was their Passetoutgrain, which is a blend of gamay noir and pinot noir. Also in the tasting were two pinot noirs, the base pinot noir and the El Bec. Both were beautiful expressions of pinot noir. Wonderful balance of fruit, earth and spice. Finally, we had to try the Brut Cuvee, which is only offered by the glass. A truly beautiful wine reminiscent of the Champagne region. Service was from a couple of friendly and very knowledgeable attendants. The glassware here is beautiful and perfect for the wine served. The wines were all served at the proper temperature. And the pours were of a generous volume such that you could fully experience the wines. If you're in Carmel, you owe it to yourself to visit Caraccioli. read more

5 Stars - A Truly Wonderful Tasting Room and Incredible Community Partners! We had the pleasure of visiting Caraccioli Cellars in charming Carmel-by-the-Sea, and it quickly became one of our favorite stops. The tasting room is absolutely wonderful--intimate, cozy, and beautifully designed with a sleek, modern cellar vibe. The striking Perota wood bar, warm ambient lighting, and inviting seating options make you feel right at home while sipping on their elegant sparkling wines and exceptional Pinot Noirs. The staff is knowledgeable, friendly, and passionate, turning every tasting into a memorable experience. Whether you're a bubbly lover or exploring their still wines, the quality shines through with every pour. It's the perfect sophisticated yet relaxed spot right in the heart of downtown Carmel. What truly stood out to us was how generously Caraccioli Cellars supported our Signature Day Spa during our recent ribbon-cutting celebration for the stunning new location in Carmel Plaza. They went above and beyond to help make the event so special and successful--what an amazing community partner! The turnout was incredible, and their involvement added that extra touch of elegance and warmth. Thank you so much, Caraccioli Cellars team! We can't recommend your tasting room highly enough, and we're so grateful for your kindness and support. We'll be back soon for more of those delicious wines--and maybe a spa day paired with a bottle to take home. Cheers! -- Tonya & the Signature Day Spa Team read more

It was a gorgeous sunny day in Carmel-by-the-Sea and after walking the village, we wanted to pop into a place to do a wine tasting. I had not heard of this place but we really liked it. Great variety of wines from the region - Santa Lucia Highlands. It was five wines for $40 for a single tasting. Loved Caraccioli's 2020 Brut Cuvée, 2025 Rose of Pinot Noir and their 2023 Pinot Noir. So good! And service was great. I would come back here. I bought two bottles of wine to take on my journey. read more

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There's really not a lot of wine tastings that I have seen that do light, bubbly wines only. I truly appreciate that as a bubbly wine drinker! Mind you, I am no connoisseur, I like everything sweet, light, and bubbly. This place had a wonderful assortment and a heavy pour, my husband and I were glad we shared a flight lest we would have been a drunken mess heading back to Big Sur! read more

We were lucky enough to walk in for a tasting on a Thursday evening. Their space is pretty small so definitely recommend trying to get a reservation if you can. We did their tasting flight and enjoyed all of their wines. We were pleasantly surprised by their Chardonnay, they don't age in oak so it had a more crisp flavor than the typical CA chardonnays were used to (and dislike). Their rose and reds were my favorites! Service was excellent, super friendly and accommodating. read more

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We had a good time at this place. They have a very beautiful taste room. They tried to take care of us even though they were busy. There were a lot of people wanting to taste the wine, and they could have sent us away, but they didn't. We had a very nice time here on Saturday. read more

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Found this place from Reddit and wanted to check it out since we would be in the area and it's dog-friendly. I made a reservation for a tasting and they were able to accommodate us. Server was friendly and they were generous with pours. I ended up buying a wine membership as the wines were good and not too expensive for what you get. I also like how you have the option to do a pick-up instead of getting a shipment and how you only need to purchase twice a year. read more

Small, cute tasting room with phenomenal white wines! I loved the sparkling wines and thought the bottles were good and reasonably priced. If you get a membership, you get four free tastings a year in addition to free tastings whenever you pick up an allocation. The staff assisting us were all very friendly and offered us pours of various wines they had open (not on the tasting menu). I do wish they had snacks as I like to munch on savories or sweets as I sip. Also very dog-friendly. I do recommend making a reservation as it is a small space and they seem to be quite popular! read more

I have been a member here for years now. We live in Sacramento but try to come twice a year at least. The tasting room is fabulous. Dana always takes great care of us! The bubbles are always my favorite and why I joined. However, I do love all the wines! The tasting room is cozy, so I recommend a reservation. But I love the small space as then you get a personalized experience. Check this place out, you won't be disappointed!! read more

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One of the most wonderful wineries for sparkling! I am a big fan of champagne, and prosecco. I will say I have travelled the world and this is fantastic sparkling wine! This meets french and Italian standards! The fantastic team dana and Yasmin were incredible and so kind. We came in with no reservations and came out with a magnum and a 2016! Love it read more

Visited Caraccioli Cellars in Carmel-by-the-Sea for my birthday in July, and it was everything we hoped for! We brought our dog, June, and loved how dog-friendly the tasting room was. Without a reservation, they still welcomed us and gave us a cozy spot to settle in (although I'd recommend a reservation if you're visiting on a busy weekend). Our server was so friendly and attentive, checking in just enough to make sure we had everything we needed. The highlight for us was definitely their sparkling wines--absolutely top-notch! It was also cool knowing Caraccioli only uses Santa Lucia Highlands grapes, which we got to see on our way up. Learning that in 2022, three of their sparkling wines won gold at The Champagne & Sparkling Wine World Championships was just the cherry on top of an already fantastic experience. Highly recommend for both wine lovers and those traveling with pets! read more

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After storms and power outages in town I'm so glad this opened up before we left! High on my list to visit in Carmel as it's my favorite beverage! Champagne ! We were the only people In here as it just opened So we had great service and samples ! Great little set up inside , very contemporary and cool decor and I loved all the glasses they had available and for sale. The champagne itself was really good . I had a great glass full of very effervescent bubbles . Perfect afternoon drink. They have an actual vineyard out in the hills somewhere nearby. Love when they put a tasting room in a town though. They do Rosè bubbly too and have a few different vintages. Some wines too. It's a great place to visit on the wine mile in Carmel, especially as it specializes in the good stuff ! Another check in the Carmel list ! read more

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What a great way to taste and enjoy good wine amongst good friends! I really enjoyed the Brut Rose, Chardonnay and rose Pinot Noir. Even bought a few bottles to enjoy at home. Our Sommelier, Jasmine, was very nice and shared all the information of the wines that we were tasting. If you're in downtown Carmel, highly recommend stopping at Caraccioli Cellars. read more

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If you are looking for a cozy and relaxing wine-tasting experience, this is the place for you. A group of us went here on a late afternoon during our girls trip to do a flight tasting and what could have potentially been a disappointing experience ended up being a great experience. Long story short, there was a mixup with our reservation confirmation and when we arrived, we were told that we were scheduled for a different day! But, what made this a five-star experience was how the staff was able to turn it around. I want to particularly thank Dana (the manager) who saved the day. Though it was a busy afternoon, she found a way to honor our original reservation and accommodate our group. Even more, when we were concerned that we may have taken someone else's spot, Dana and her team were reassuring and told us to just enjoy the experience. Everyone on the team handled the situation with patience and professionalism. There was no rush and we were able to have ample time to learn about and sample the wines. I don't have alot of experience with wine due to my low alcohol tolerance, but I will say that the champagne and wines we tasted were very nice - most of them were smooth and refreshing. I was especially surprised with the red because I usually do not like red wine, but it was aromatic and soft, without the harshness I usually associate with reds. Also, for candle lovers out there, they sell the really cool wine-scented candles that are dotted around the space. I took home a brut candle that smells amazing! Overall, it was a great experience that I highly recommend. read more

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Managed to snag two seats at the bar as it's recommended to have reservations on the weekend. So glad we did. The staff is friendly and welcoming. The tasting room is intimate, dark wood, low lighting, and tasteful. They start you with some sparkling wine and you can either get a glass or have a tasting (5 wines, starting with a sparkling rose). This was our third wine tasting of the day, so opted for the glass of bubbles, which was delicious. We left with two bottles of the sparkling ones - one white and one rose. Will be making reservations and coming back soon! read more

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Love the wine and love the people. Always welcoming and their wine is amazing. Heading to our vacation in Solvang and needed to swing by and grab our spring shipment. We had to have a taste since we were here. read more

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What a wonderful tasting experience! My friend and o were spending the day in Carmel by the sea and stumbled upon this intimate and cozy tasting room. We had a chance to meet the owner as well as several of the the kind and knowledgeable staff. The hospitality and the delicious quality of the wines made this a memorable and enjoyable experience. My friend and I came in on a Friday afternoon and did the flight tasting. We were given plenty of time to savor each wine and we learned a lot of history and facts about the vineyard. I loved the sparkling wine and their Chardonnay was maybe the best I've ever had (I'm not usually too fond of Chardonnay). I absolutely recommend this tasting room to anyone visiting Carmel! Thank you for the lovely time. read more

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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. read more

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We tried this tasting room today for the first time, and it was just ok! The wines were fine and sparkling esp was wonderful. The tasting fee is steep ($40/person) for relatively small pours for 5 wines. For that price, I would expect larger pours than a sip. I'd go with a bottle over the tasting. For very small pours, my husband and I ended up paying a hundred dollars. read more

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Friendly servers and good ambiance. We got the flight and it was pretty good. Although it's small if you come at the right time it's perfect. read more

I've tried a lot of wine in Napa, Sonoma, and Calistoga, Santa Cruz, and Livermore and this place is hands down my favorite. I like all of the wines I tasted and my friend, who usually has a very different taste preference than mine, also loved it. I used to live in the Bay Area and had memberships to different wineries. I live in Hawaii now and stopped due to shipping but now that I found this place, I'm joining. Wines are top tier and not expensive at all compared to other wines that are this amazing. The tasting room is small so reserve a spot or stand and drink. read more

If you love sparkling wines, say no more...you found your next spot! Caraccioli has incredible wines. There's not much to say except they're super cool, friendly and gracious in every aspect here. One time we forgot our credit cards while walking the dog and they let us type in the number without having to have it. Candles smell so good - I burned mine out in two weeks. Don't miss trying it when you're around ocean avenue. Thanks Caraccioli! read more

The staff was super friendly and accepted us without a reservation. The tasting room was small so the parties coming to taste should make a reservation for larger parties but smaller parties could still walk in if there are no other parties scheduled. The wines were delicious and highly recommend the rose which is fermented in stainless-steel barrels. The bubbles were exceptionally delicious and I would highly recommend a bottle! Please stop by for a good time! read more

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Was excellent! We took a glass of brut and a glass of pinot noir and love it. We will be back. read more

Nice wine tasting tucked on a side street of the main plaza of Carmel. This place is dog friendly and we came when it wasn't too busy so managed to snag the two armchairs on the side. Our lab loved the employees and they were super nice about having him in there especially when he's so energetic and happy. We did the standard tasting and liked all the wines. We decided to go with a bottle of the Chardonnay to take home. Good spot to stop by for some casual wine tasting read more

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Second time coming here and always appreciate a good sparkling wine. They also had red wine so the husband could enjoy. Easy to make reservations. Fun people watching on the outdoor parklet/patio. Service was friendly and attentive. read more

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This was a great experience, to do on a whim and also for the accommodating us at the last minute. We were celebrating my birthday and we didn't realize how busy Carmel was, with Covid, we learned our lesson, we did make reservations for dinner, but didn't think about it when it came to wine tasting. We figured we would ask anyways, and there was one table finishing up, and the new group had about 20 minutes to show, so they made a deal with us, if we wanted a tasting, they could accommodate us while the next table was to show, and if they showed, then we would have to finish up. Hey 4 of us can take down some wine in that time! Sure! So we sat, we enjoyed, it would up being perfect, we didn't feel rushed and they made a buck, all was happy! Thanks again! And they were all soo smooth we will totally come back, or maybe to the actual winery! read more

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YUM! My husband and I did the wine walk last week and by far my favorite tasting room was Caraccioli Cellars! All 4 of the wines we tasted were amazing and i wanted more! We tried the sparkling, Chardonnay & Pinot noir. The lady also let us try the rose. I loved it here and highly recommend read more

You can never go wrong with bubbles. Great champagne!! The facility is very elegant, but not pretentious, the staff is friendly, knowledgeable, and welcoming. Reservations are recommended but they fit us in between the reservations.... Lucky for us, because we definitely found a gem. We will definitely be back at least 2-3 times a year to pick up our champagne club shipments. I'd have to say the best tasting experience we've had all week! Dana was a great host knows everything about the champagnes and wines. Come by and enjoy! read more

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Started our trip here with a wine tasting flight, and I was amazing at the quality! The tasting was $30 per person with the option to share between two (would recommend getting your own unless you plan on driving). We had a brut cuvée to start, and it ended up stealing the show from the rest of the tasting for me. By far my favorite "champagne" I've ever had!! They had two bubbly wines, 2 types of rosés, a Chardonnay, and a Pinot noir to finish up. If you like red wines or non-bubbly wines, this may not be the tasting for you. BUT, I absolutely enjoyed it and the wines were all delicious. The staff were friendly and informative when explaining the history of the winery, how the wines were made, etc. Will definitely be going back for more of the Brut Cuvée! read more

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We came to Carmel as our first stop. I was looking for a celebratory place to taste some wines. After doing research I found Caraccioli cellars was known for their sparkling, making it a must for our trip! COVID regulations and mask requirements meant outside tasting only which was quite lovely and very European in style on the street. They set up a whole little area for tasting. Their menu was easy and clear. We tasted through the entire flight. Loving each wine. Our host was gratuitous and gave us some incredible recommendations for dinner that evening. Can't wait to go back! Ps- their glassware was so pretty! read more

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Went for the first time on Tues, Dec 26, 2023, at about 6. The employees are GREAT--nice and very informed about wine. Unfortunately the wines were just meh for me. read more

We were able to get a reservation on a Saturday afternoon at one of their two (that's right... two) patio seats. To even have any seating at all is a great thing in Carmel, so we were pretty happy. Known for their sparkling wines, we started off with their first two, which were light, crisp, and perfect on a warm day. Our hostess was very friendly the entire time, offering useful information about the wines as well as great conversation. We ended up purchasing a few bottles of their Chardonnay, which paid for one of the tastings and made our taste buds happy. read more

We loved this place. Stumbled across it while in Carmel for vacation and came back every day. One of us joined the wine club. The service was top notch. read more

I am not a big fan of California wine, it's usually too muscular, robust and just too far from the way wine is supposed to be made. Caraccioli Cellars is one of the few California wines that I am highly impressed with. When I visited their tasting room in Carmel the only wine I tasted was their Pinot Noir, and wow I was thoroughly impressed. This Pinot has Burgundian-style elegance and finesse - just the way I like a wine. I was seriously considering signing up for their wine club, but then I remembered that we just have too much wine in our cellar already. For our dinner tonight, I prepared coq au vin (it takes 3 days to prepare), knowing full well this wine was what I would be pairing with the dinner. I couldn't believe I chose to pair a California Pinot instead of a Burgundy with the coq au vin I prepare. The pairing was outstanding. Our next visit to Carmel will include another visit to Caracciolli, and this time for a full wine tasting flight. While I took time to give a rare high praise for a California wine, I also want to give high praise to the staff - great staff!!! Their tasting room has a warm and fun ambience as well! My only suggestion to Caraccioli Cellars is this - keep doing what you're doing, keep your wines in old-world, elegant, finesse and low alcohol. I could care less what wine critics think, you are doing a great job. read more

We're not usually fans of bubbly, but we were drawn in by the appearance of the tasting room. This is probably one of the nicest tasting rooms in downtown Carmel - modern, dark and romantic. We were on the fence about the tasting as it was three champagnes, a chardonnay and a pinot, but we. were offered a taste of the first to aid in our decision even though we planned to have a glass of wine. I have to admit we were intrigued by their champagne. It was delicious. We both decided to continue with the tasting. Each of the pours was quite good. It takes a lot for someone who is not a fan of bubbly to admit to loving each one poured. The chardonnay and pinot were quite good as well. We truly enjoyed the tasting and still decided to stay for a glass because the staff was quite knowledgeable and friendly plus the tasting room was really comfortable. We did not purchase bottles that day as we frankly just have too much wine with not enough storage space. I would visit Caraccioli again though as it has been one of the best tasting experiences I have had in downtown Carmel! read more

Love Caraccioli! Just had a great experience with Dana, Ashley , and Leslie. The Pinot and sparkling wines there are top notch and the staff there are great. They are knowledgeable on their wines and make it a relaxing time! Dana has been there for awhile but we enjoyed meeting Leslie and Ashley. It's a special stop for us each time we are in Carmel. read more

Small but beautiful tasting room that seats maybe 12 people plus some comfortable room for standing. I tried an absolutely delicious sparkling wine and an excellent Chardonnay as well. I didn't try the rose or reds but was told by friends that they were fantastic. The staff is really friendly and will take good care of you. They have some fun tshirts and other little gifts as well... plus the charcuterie plate looked awesome. Definitely a must do if you're in the area. read more

Beautiful wines. The rose is like drinking liquid gold. Just Superb! Always a good gift idea for your wino friends who want to try something new. read more

We had such a wonderful experience here. We did a tasting with Yazmin (I think that's how you spell her name) and she was so gracious and knowledgeable and so engaging. The wines are fabulous and the experience was so lovely. We would definitely visit again. The best winery experience we've had in the Monterey area. read more