The Carmel Valley AVA is in Monterey County, east of Carmel-by-the-Sea, around the town of Carmel Valley Village. The Monterey-Salinas Transit Route 24 public bus, named the Grapevine Express, runs through the Carmel Valley stopping at most of the tasting rooms.

County Route G16 runs through the valley while the Carmel River flows on the valley floor. The vineyards in the region are mostly located at 1,000 feet (300 m) above sea level or higher, where coastal fog and wind less influence the crops.

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