While perhaps not yet as famous on the international wine stage as Napa, Loire, Mosel and Williamette Valleys, our own Carmel Valley is home to several producers of world-class vintages. Producers range in size from tiny, one-person operations such as Otter Cove and Joyce, to mid-size family vintners like Boete', Cima Collina and Georis, to bigger players Talbott, Bernardus and Galente.

Regardless of their size, these Central Coast winemakers have one thing in common: the desire and passion to finesse the fruit grown in Carmel Valley into exquisite wines. Mixed with a rich history, a dash of romance and a lot of good old-fashioned hard work, these traits have resulted in vintages that are quickly and quietly taking center stage at restaurants and in wine cellars everywhere.


Mark