Three nights in Carmel-by-the-Sea with Carmel Valley wineries by day and Aubergine's two stars downstairs from your room. Monterey airport is twenty minutes away.
Stay
L'Auberge Carmel, Relais & Châteaux, 3 nights in the walkable village. Alternates: Bernardus Lodge in Carmel Valley, Hyatt Carmel Highlands on the coast, or a Stonepine Estate upgrade night.
The days
Day
Eat
Sip
1 — the village
Dinner at Casanova
Galante tasting room on Dolores
2 — Carmel Valley
Lunch at Lucia, Bernardus; dinner at Seventh & Dolores at Folktale
Holman Ranch tasting; Folktale Vineyard View tasting with live music
3 — Big Sur & Cachagua
Lunch at Mezzaluna, Pacific Grove; signature dinner at Aubergine (2 Michelin stars)
Galante Cachagua estate visit
4 — depart
Breakfast at L'Auberge
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What's included
3 nights at L'Auberge Carmel
Three tastings, reserved and prepaid
Signature dinner at Aubergine (wine pairing extra)
Private driver on days 2 and 3
Cellar Mouse trip notes and restaurant reservations for every meal
Price is per couple, from. Flights not included. Dates and rates confirmed at booking.
