Come visit us this weekend before the end of 2012
Holiday decorations, roaring fireplace and delicious wines are all just 5 miles down Carmel Valley Rd. from Hwy 1. Bring a picnic lunch and relax in our covered conservatory or garden courtyard. Call us today to schedule your tour of our 16 acre estate.
Chateau Julien will be closed on New Year's Eve and New Year's Day.

Recipe to pair with Chateau Julien Port or Carmel Cream Sherry

Are you looking for a simple yet decadent dessert to wow your guests or family this holiday season? Look no further than this Chocolate Raspberry Tart. We recommend you pair it with Chateau Julien Port or our Carmel Cream Sherry. Both are on special this month and you can learn more about that by clicking here

Click HERE to download a printable copy of this recipe.

12 Days of Christmas

Wine Bottle Light

This is a great post from fellow blogger Amanda on Wit &  Whistle
Amanda and her husband stopped by Chateau Julien on a road trip and purchased a bottle of Gewurztraminer. After enjoying the wine, check out what she did with the bottle!! Some people are so inventive & creative!!

Why not pick up a bottle of your favorite Chateau Julien wine and give it a try!?
Wine Shop

Supporting our Communities

Party in the Hanger

Chateau Julien will be pouring at the Party in the Hangar
Saturday November 10th!!
Stop by and see us.

October Special

CLICK HERE TO ORDER YOUR HARVEST NEW WINE SAMPLER BOX

Or call 831-624-2600 to place your order

Spooky Specials!

Black Nova II & Black Nova III

Retail $78.00 bottle / Club $70.00 bottle

Click Here for Black Nova

Click Here for Club information

Wine enthusiasts agree that our Black Nova II & Black Nova III complement entrees from Pizza to Filet Mignon. But why not try this spookily spectacular Cauldron Curry from Martha Stewart!

Click HERE for a printable recipe
Click HERE for the Squemish Squash

 

Click HERE for October Wine Special

Harvest New Wine Sampler Box
Enjoy this special offer available for the month of October.

One bottle of each of the following:

2011 Private Reserve Chardonnay
2011 Private Reserve Pinot Grigio
2011 Gewürztraminer
2010 Sangiovese
2009 Private Reserve Syrah
2009 Private Reserve Merlot

Retail $182
SPECIAL $165 ~10% off retail~
Club Members $150 ~18% off retail!

Magazine Cover

Chateau Julien is on the cover of "The Cellar Door" magazine. The photo features an event we hosted in our vineyard and was shot by wonderful local photographer Randy Tunnell. You can read the magazine here.

Harvest Recipe

As we get ready for our 25th Annual Harvest Dinner tomorrow night we wanted to share an amazing Mocha Pumpkin Cheesecake recipe with you that pairs perfectly with our Chateau Julien Port or Carmel Creme Sherry. We hope you enjoy it!

Chateau Julien Port

Carmel Creme Sherry

Harvest Dinner

Chateau Julien is excited to reveal an amazing menu for our 25th annual Winemaker's Dinner! If you are interested in attending this event, give us a call at 831-624-2600 or click here to order online: http://www.chateaujulien.com/news/events/16

 

Veraison

Veraison

Veraison is a stage in the ripening process of grapes. It is the relatively short period during which the firm, green berries begin to soften and change color. This is an exciting time to visit Chateau Julien. Veraison has begun and throughout the vineyard one can witness the varied color changes from green to purple as our Sangiovese grapes begin to ripen. As the only fully operating winery on the Monterey County, be sure to book your tour with us and witness all the exciting changes that take place on our vineyard. Click here for more information. Tours are offered daily by reservation for $7.00. Please contact the winery directly to make your reservation.

Monday- Friday
10:30am & 2:30pm

Saturday & Sunday
12:30pm & 2:30pm

Private tours are available daily for large groups and individual wine enthusiasts interested in schedule flexibility, customized tastings or unique themes. Click here for more details.

Dine in DiVine 2012

Last  week concluded our 2012 Dine in DiVine Event at Chateau Julien and it was a lot of fun! We are already starting to plan for next year and know it will be the Wednesday and Thursday of 2013 Monterey Peninsula Car Week. Stay tuned for details!!

Celebrating 30 Years at the August 2012 Mixer

Chateau Julien Wine Estate was pleased to host a spectacular joint Mixer on August 1st, 2012. Both Chateau Julien and Morgan Winery are celebrating 30 Years of Excellence & this was an exceptional way to celebrate. Our mixer welcomed businesses from the Monterey, Carmel by the Sea & Carmel Valley Chambers of Commerce. It was a fun event of networking, wine tasting and dining! Chateau Julien would like to send a special Thank You to all the great vendors who volunteered their time, talent and goods to make this such an enjoyable evening.

Grapes of Wrath
Contact Dana if you are looking for a spectacular caterer for you next event. Her love of good food and service has allowed Grapes of Wrath to grow and prosper for 20 years.

Allegro Pizzeria
Located in the Barnyard, Allegro has been Carmel's Best Trattoria since 1988


Baja Cantina
Baja Cantina is a fun, friendly place to dine, catch up with friends, watch sporting events, or hang out and enjoy an award winning margarita.

Bart Keagy
Bart Keagy’s photography captures dramatic coastal, sea and golf course scenes. His work has been featured in numerous golf, surfing and home design publications.

Shelley Cost
Shelley Cost is known for the exceptional warmth and life reflected in her oil paintings. Graduating with a fine arts degree from UCLA, Shelley joined her talented father, James Peter Cost, in the Cost Gallery-Carmel for twenty-nine years.

Chic Events
Chic Events experienced and creative design consultants understand the importance of spotlighting each and every client’s individual personality and vision.  Whether it’s the perfect napkin ring or the tent of your dreams, Chic specializes in customizable pieces that are sure to create a unique experience for you and your guests.

Here are some fun pictures from the event

 

Allegro Pizzeria Serving some delicious pizza & caesar salads

 

Some helpers for Allegro Pizzeria

 

Barrie & Shawn from Chateau Julien

 

Mark and Bob Brower welcome the guests into our Chai

 

 

Dana is working hard to prepare her delicious Salmon tostadas

Melinda & Shonda

 

Artist Shelley Cost with the raffle prize winner!

 

Baja Cantina serving some scrumptious munchies!