Book a Wine Tasting
If you’re thinking about booking a wine tasting in Monterey County, consider our estate for a luxury experience. Established in 1994, Bernardus Winery opened the doors to the first-ever tasting room in Carmel Valley. We are located about 15 miles east of Carmel-by-the-Sea and Pebble Beach and showcase some of the region’s best wines. Join us for an exclusive wine experience on our patio, at our tasting bar, or in our newly renovated signature Pon room, perfect for private bookings.
$30 per person
By the Glass or a Wine Flight
Explore our current releases and limited bottlings from the Santa Lucia Highlands, Monterey County and Carmel Valley. Available by the glass or in a thoughtfully curated tasting flight.
Includes four 2 oz. pours of select single-vineyard and reserve wines.
Optional: Cheese & charcuterie available to elevate your tasting.
$50 per person
Ben Pon Signature Tasting
Step into our newly remodeled private room for a guided flight of five single-vineyard and estate wines, paired with cheese, charcuterie, chocolate truffles, and sparkling water. Led by a Bernardus wine educator, this experience explores the rich winemaking heritage of Monterey County.
Which Types of Wine Tastings Can You Book?
Whether guests want a relaxed wine flight or an intimate private session, the options for those looking to book a wine tasting at our estate are designed to suit any occasion. The By-the-Glass or Wine Flight includes four two-ounce pours of our single-vineyard and reserve wines, with an optional cheese and charcuterie board available alongside. Our vineyard tasting draws from named growing sites, including Garys’, Rosella’s, Ingrid’s, and Griva, offering a pour-by-pour connection to the places that shape each wine. For a deeper look at the estate behind every pour, begin with our winery. Our curated wine tasting pairs each selection with vineyard context and tasting notes, turning the flight into a guided exploration of the estate’s most expressive bottles. Those seeking a special-occasion format can find a rotating calendar of curated offerings through our wine events. Our elevated wine tasting is built around the full narrative of each wine, from the growing site and harvest decisions through the winemaking choices that shaped the final blend. Preferred pricing on all tastings and priority access to limited releases are among the privileges of our wine membership. All tasting formats run Tuesday through Sunday, with last tastings beginning at four in the afternoon and the estate open until five. Our wine tasting event program marks special occasions with purpose, from vintage releases and educational evenings to private celebrations hosted in our newly renovated Pon Room. Our wine tasting reservations are encouraged for all visits and required for groups of five or more, ensuring every guest receives the time and setting the format calls for. Call ahead or use our online booking form to book a wine tasting and confirm your preferred experience before your visit.
What Curated Wines Can You Taste?
Available within our tasting room are the estate’s most celebrated wines, from single-vineyard Pinot Noir to Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, and the Marinus Bordeaux blend. Our exclusive wine experiences give guests access to limited-production wines rarely available outside the estate, including single-vineyard designates and select library bottles from prior vintages. Guests looking to explore the wider landscape can extend their day through our wine tours, which carry the tasting experience out into the broader region. Pinot Noir from Garys’, Rosella’s, and Sierra Mar, Chardonnay from Griva and Ingrid’s, and the 2024 award-winning Sauvignon Blanc represent the most requested pours across our tasting formats. Our elegant wine tasting experience is built for guests who want more than a pour, pairing each wine with the story of its origin, the people who farmed it, and the decisions that shaped its character in the cellar. Our vineyard experience places each wine in the context of where it was grown, drawing the direct line between soil, climate, and farming choices that define the bottle in the glass. Our luxury winery experience combines access to the estate’s most exclusive single-vineyard selections with personalized service and the unhurried attention that reflects the standard of this winery.
What Makes Our Wine Tasting Experience So Unique?
Step into our newly remodeled private room for a wine tasting experience of a guided flight with five single-vineyard and estate wines, paired with cheese, charcuterie, chocolate truffles, and sparkling water. Led by an experienced wine educator, this wine tasting experience explores Monterey County’s rich winemaking heritage.
What Curated Wines Can You Taste?
Available within our tasting room are the estate’s most celebrated wines, from single-vineyard Pinot Noir to Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, and the Marinus Bordeaux blend. Our exclusive wine experiences give guests access to limited-production wines rarely available outside the estate, including single-vineyard designates and select library bottles from prior vintages. Guests looking to explore the wider landscape can extend their day through our wine tours, which carry the tasting experience out into the broader region. Pinot Noir from Garys’, Rosella’s, and Sierra Mar, Chardonnay from Griva and Ingrid’s, and the 2024 award-winning Sauvignon Blanc represent the most requested pours across our tasting formats. Our elegant wine tasting experience is built for guests who want more than a pour, pairing each wine with the story of its origin, the people who farmed it, and the decisions that shaped its character in the cellar. Our vineyard experience places each wine in the context of where it was grown, drawing the direct line between soil, climate, and farming choices that define the bottle in the glass. Our luxury winery experience combines access to the estate’s most exclusive single-vineyard selections with personalized service and the unhurried attention that reflects the standard of this winery.
Schedule Your Visit
Reserving your place is easy, and the best way to begin is to book a wine tasting directly through our estate’s online reservation system. Whether you are planning your first visit or returning for a new vintage, our team is available to help select the right format, time, and setting. A broader sense of what wine country has to offer begins with our elegant wine tasting experience. Reach out today and schedule your visit to experience firsthand why this estate has shaped the identity of this wine region for more than three decades.