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Village Tasting Room

2 Village Drive, Carmel Valley Village, CA 93924
Open to the public from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. daily

The Joullian Tasting Room is located at the entrance to Carmel Valley Village in the distinctively classic stone building designed by local master mason, Joseph DeMaria. Just a mere 20 minutes from the Monterey coast, it generally offers much warmth and sunshine during the cool, foggy days of a coastal summer. We offer three tasting flights of select wines daily. Reservations for groups of eight or more are encouraged.

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Vineyards and Winery

By appointment only. To reserve your appointment, please contact us at
831.659.8100 or info@joullian.com

The vineyards and winery host several events throughout the year, notably the Harvest Feast in the fall, Wine & Wreathmaking in December and a members-only Cellar Soirée in the spring. Wine club members are encouraged to visit the vineyard and winery for picnics and tours of the vineyard and winery throughout the year. There are several stunning sites perfect for corporate events and special occasions.

Select a Special Tasting Package

Artisan Tasting

- - Availability
    Daily 11:00 am to 3:00 pm
    Reservations Required
  - Description
    Private Tasting In Our Barrel Room With One of Our Knowledgable Staff Members
    Tasting of 4 Current Release and 2 Family Reserve Wines
    Complimentary Artisan Bread and Cheese Plate
  - Location
    Tasting Room in the Heart of Carmel Valley Village
  - Capacity
    Groups of 8 to 25
  - Duration
    1 hour
  - Pricing
    $45 per person
  - Reservations
    48 Hours in Advance

Joullian Executive Tour

Availability
Every 2nd & 4th Saturday at 10:00 am & 1:00 pm
Weekdays by Appointment Only
Description
Learn about Joullian’s History and Winemaking Process
Formal Tasting of 4 Estate Wines
Barrel Tasting
Vineyard Tour
Optional Self Catered Picnic
Location
Vineyard and Winery in Carmel Valley
Capacity
30
Duration
Up to 3 Hours (Tour Only)
Pricing
Please Call for Pricing
Groups of 5 People or Less: $100 Per Person Plus Tax
Picnic Site Rental: $400 Plus Tax
Reservations
2 Weeks in Advance

Tom & Jane Lerum, Owners

Owners Jane and Tom Lerum are Oklahoma residents with close ties to Carmel Valley. The couple was engaged on a family owned property only a few miles away from Joullian Vineyards. It was through spending time together in Carmel Valley over the years that led Tom and Jane to fall prey to the romance of the wine business.

Jane is an Oklahoma native who got her start working in banking and now serves as a director for the newly established Arnall Family Foundation. She graduated from Duke University where she studied public policy and environmental engineering.

Tom is a former Air Force officer and was stationed in Los Angeles before leaving the service and moving to Oklahoma. Originally from San Diego, Tom graduated from the Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs with a degree in Systems Engineering Management.

Both Jane and Tom studied wine business management at the University of California, Los Angeles.

Matt Piagari, Winemaker

For over 10 years, Matt Piagari has helped create some of the most magnificent and recognized wines on California’s Central Coast. After studying Enology at Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo, Piagari worked at J. Lohr’s pilot winery helping craft their award-winning Vineyard and Cuvee Series wines. In 2012, Piagari was hired by Donati Family Vineyard in Paso Robles to assist in making the transition from small scale, boutique winery, to a nationally distributed brand recognized for handcrafted premium wines.

In August of 2016, Matt joined Joullian Vineyards, bringing his hands-on winemaking experience to some of the most spectacular fruit grown in Santa Lucia Highlands, Arroyo Secco and Joullian’s own renowned Carmel Valley estate vines. He lives in Marina with his wife, Lauren, and their Catahoula Leopard dog, Blue.

Chris Drake, General Manager

Joullian Vineyards would like to welcome Chris Drake as our new General Manager! Chris’s passion for wine stems from his first trip wine tasting around California’s Central Coast. Over the years, he has traveled to many notable wine areas including, Italy, France, Spain, New Zealand, and of course, all over beautiful California.

Each area has bolstered his love for wine and its history. He earned his Certified Specialist of Wine degree and received his MBA in Wine Business from Sonoma State University. He loves sharing his view on wine, as well as learning as much as he can about one of nature’s most amazing gifts.