Bernardus Winery
Bernardus Winery is located in the heart of Carmel Valley and produces a number of premium quality wines. Owner Ben Pon’s goal is to produce wines that rival their traditional, Old World counterparts.
| Region: | Monterey County |
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| Sub Region: | Carmel Valley |
| Wine: | View all wines |
Located in Carmel Valley, Bernardus Winery specializes in Bordeaux and Burgundy varietals. Every part of the winemaking process is handled with extreme care and precision. This includes adding carefully selected yeast types and careful French oak treatment. Mark Chesebro has been head winemaker since 1999.
Owner Ben Pon had an opportunity to plant vines anywhere in the world, but he decided on the Carmel Valley because of its unique climate and terrain. His wines are known for the texture and spice that the oak adds to them.
Bernardus owns two distinct vineyards that are very different from each other. The 50 acre Carmel vineyard is committed to growing red Bordeaux varietals, including Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, and Petite Verdot. The other vineyard is located in a cooler, more coastal part of Monterey County, and grows Pinot Noir and Chardonnay.
Bernardus currently has four categories that their wines fall into: Estate Wines, Vineyard Designate, Limited Release, and Monterey County. The Estate Wines are produced from grapes grown in their vineyards and include Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and a Bordeaux blend called Marinus.
The Monterey County collection includes Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Marsanne, and Sauvignon Blanc. Bernardus Winery’s Vineyard Designate and Limited Release wines include Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Merlot, and Sauvignon Blanc
diamondgirl said:
How romantic! Needless to say you had good wine at the reception.
Posted 596 days ago.
homssteve said:
Very pleasant Chardonnay and Pinot. We had our wedding at Bernardus and will always have a soft spot.
Posted 597 days ago.
iheartwine said:
Love their pinot...
Posted 598 days ago.
win04life said:
One of my favorite Pinot Specialist wineries in Cali.
Posted 654 days ago.
diamondgirl said:
I've also had their Monterey County Pinot, its amazing...
Posted 684 days ago.
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