Chateau Julien Wine Estate: December 2013

Wednesday, December 11, 2013

Private Tours of the Wine Estate

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

Private Tours of the Wine Estate

Guests are greeted with a taste of Chateau Julien wine at the grand front entrance of the Estate. An experienced winery guide shares the history of Chateau Julien Wine Estate and the essence of winemaking throughout a tour of the 16-acre Estate including the Chateau, Chai (barrel room), vineyards and cellar operations. The full production Wine Estate allows guests to learn about every aspect of winemaking, from the vine to the bottle. Contingent upon the winemaking activity, guests may have the opportunity to see grapes being pressed or taste the clusters right off the vines. A variety of six different Chateau Julien wines will be tasted throughout the tour, concluding with a taste of Juilen Port or Carmel Cream Sherry in the majestic Great Hall. Guests are given the opportunity to purchase wine or special gifts after the tour.

THE WINEMAKER'S TOUR (approximately 1-1/2 hours)
Winemaker Bill Anderson will be your personal tour guide during a behind-the-scenes tour of the Wine Estate. Taste hidden gems, favorite library wines and Proprietary blends with a barrel tasting of red wine aging in the Chai. Guests finish at the Château with a generous artisan cheese and fruit plate and a taste of Quinta Port or Carmel Cream Sherry. $100 /guest plus tax
THE GRAND ESTATE TOUR (approximately 1-1/2 hours)
Guests taste limited production Private Reserve wines with a special sampling of aging wine from a barrel. We conclude the tour on the Garden Cobblestone Courtyard with an array of cheeses, fruit, and crackers. Guests take home a keepsake wine glass. $35 /guest plus tax
THE CHATEAU TOUR (approximately 1 hour)
A tasting of limited & specialty wines will be offered during the tour of the Wine Estate, including a Winemaker’s choice of aging wine from a barrel or tank. Guests take home a keepsake wine glass.
$25 /guest plus tax
LE PETIT TOUR (approximately 1 hour)
Your winery tour guide will share the history of Château Julien Wine Estate, fun wine facts and local wine country information while tasting a selection of wines throughout the tour. $20 /guest plus tax
CUSTOMIZED TOURS
In addition to the above Group Tour options of the Estate, we offer several different options for personalized tours including grape stomps, team-building activities and cooking demonstrations. Pricing upon request.

Monday, December 09, 2013

A Destination Beyond Wine

The Setting
Only a short 10 minutes from downtown Carmel and Monterey, guests will feel as though they have been transported into the French countryside. The French-style chateau and grand rustic chai are nestled within the Sangiovese vines, exquisite gardens, and cobblestone pathways on the 16-acre estate. Each unique venue can be paired with another for intimacy and flexibility, customized to create your special day. Visit our website for more information: http://www.chateaujulien.com/meeting-events-venues/weddings or send us an e-mail events@chateaujulien.com