The Carmel Wine and Wandering Story
As wine enthusiasts ourselves, we started Carmel Wine and Wandering because we wanted to share our own passion for Carmel-by-the-Sea and its phenomenal local wines with visitors. We felt that while there are others who do a great job of introducing the history and points of interest, our wine-centric region had little to no representation - so here we are - Wine And Wandering!
With a plethora of tasting rooms, it’s hard to know where to start, so we hand-selected the best partners with the most stunning regionally-produced wines to share with you. As locals we know the stories that go beyond the surface. We are thrilled to bring these special stories to life and help you make the most of your valuable getaway time and create lifelong memories.
Your Tour Guide
SOMMELIER AND LOCAL CARMEL EXPERT
Toby Rowland-Jones
Toby has been part of coastal California’s wine and food scene for years. After starting his career in the London wine world, and then moving to San Francisco and then Big Sur, he went on to create the world-renowned Big Sur Food and Wine Festival. He has also led sommelier teams at such events as the Masters of Food and Wine, Pebble Beach Food and Wine, Santa Fe Wine and Chile Fiesta, Los Angeles Food and Wine, GourmetFest Carmel, Central Coast Wine Classic and others. A seasoned sommelier, Toby lives and breathes all things wine and food. His skills as a raconteur will fully engage you throughout your time here in Carmel as you soak up the unique energy we all enjoy here!