Welcome to the Bernardus Tasting Room
The first tasting room in Carmel Valley
In June 1994, pioneer Ben Pon opened the doors to the first-ever tasting room in Carmel Valley, establishing a legacy that endures to this day. While in the region enjoy a scenic journey along the 17-mile drive from Pebble Beach to our Tasting Room, where you can savor some of the highest quality wines in the region. Visit us!
Adress: 5 West Carmel Valley Road in Carmel Valley
Contact: 831-298-8021 and 800-223-2533 toll-free
Tasting Room Hours
Open Every Day 11:00 to 5:00
Closed Tuesday, April 15th for Staff Appreciation Day- we are sailing on Monterey Bay!
Thank you to Captain Vince at Sail Monterey!
Scroll down to read more about our elevated wine experiences!
Please note: reservations are required for parties above 6. Walk ins accepted and based on availability. Tasting reservations are available at 11:00, 1:00 and 3:00 for up to 12. Donated gift certificate recipients must email tastingroom@bernardus.com to make reservations. This allows us to prepare properly for your visit. Outside food is not allowed. Your friendly dog is welcome.
Wine Experiences
Ben Pon Signature Tasting
Join us in our newly remodeled private room for a special tasting flight of 5 single-vineyard and estate wines accompanied by olives, crackers, truffles, and sparkling water. Curated by a wine educator to walk you through the history of wine in Monterey County with Bernardus wines and Winemaking techniques.
$50 per person
Approximately 1 to 1.5 hours
By the Glass or a Wine Flight
We are proud to offer a selection of exceptional wines, including four single-vineyard Chardonnays and five Pinot Noirs from renowned growers Gary Franscioni and Gary Pisoni in the Santa Lucia Highlands, as well as our Ingrid’s Estate in Carmel Valley, an Estate Bordeaux blend from Marinus Vineyard, and Arroyo Seco Sauvignon Blanc from the Griva Vineyard.
Indulge in the elegance of our wines by the glass, or elevate your tasting experience with our curated wine flight. For just $30, savor four exquisite two-ounce pours of our single-vineyard and reserve Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. Enhance your journey with our delightful cheese and charcuterie offerings. Your refined palate deserves nothing less!
Wine and Food Pairing
This experience includes a curated wine tasting of everything Bernardus has to offer. We personally curate our wine offering while pairing them specifically with selected cheeses, meats and accompaniments. Our intention is to open your imagination to the world of wine and food.
"We are not just talking about food and wine.... We are talking about old world and new world culture, the history of wine and food, how we preserve and remember old world tradition and flavors with the berth of new world wine."- Wine Educator, Stephen Giffith
Cost is $150.00 plus 20% gratuity per person. We ask for a maximum of 6 guests. Tastings can begin between 11:00 and 2:00 between Tuesday and Saturday.
Please email tastingroom@bernardus.com or call 831-298-8021.
Tour our vineyards
Looking for more than a wine tasting? Tour our vineyards, educate yourself about wine and the winemaking process, try premium wines, and enjoy paired appetizers when you elevate your Bernardus experience with one of our Wine Experiences packages.
Reservations are required. For more information email us at tastingroom@bernardus.com or call us at 831-298-8021 at least one week in advance to secure your spot. Elevate your Bernardus journey today!
We look forward to welcome you to our Tasting Room!
Events
June 2025
Wine Club Spring Winery Event
1:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Sun, Jun 1, 2025
Venue: Bernardus Winery 21810 Parrot Ranch Road, Carmel Valley CA 93924
Contact: Heather Rammel 831-298-8020,
hrammel@bernardus.com

Bernardus Winery Passport Event
For the first time in over 10 years, we are opening the doors of Bernardus Winery in Cachagua to our valued Wine Club members!
Join us for a day of wine, friends, live music, fun and a chance to go behind the scenes with our winemaking team. We will have small bites from Chef Jerome Viel and five wine stations throughout the winery for you to explore and taste special selections from our favorite vineyards and collect a stamp for your passport.
Exclusively for our Wine Club Members!
$40 per person
Two passes per membership. Limited to the first 150 members.
Save your space HERE (You must log into your wine club membership profile to reserve two tickets)