We ended up going to one of their evenings with music. It was very early spring so the crowds hadn't started coming in yet though the place was lively as we walked in. There was a singer-songwriter and a couple of others playing guitar, ukulele etc. It was an excellent twilight setting. We were greeted with sparkling wine right as we walked in and sat down. The menu is perfect size without being too bare or too full. We ordered an artisan cheeseboard - 3 types of lovely smelly cheeses, candies pecans, walnuts, Sherry dipped dates, apricots, fruity jam, and of course crostini. We also had their spicy jalapeño sauced carrot tacos which was excellent! We also chose their Folktale wine flight which gave us a taste of 6 different wines with generous pours. We chose one flight between the two of us and I think that was just about right unless you're a heavy drinker. The wines we had were a Rosé, a smokey Chardonnay, viognier, couple of Pinot noirs and a Grenache. The wines were decent and if you choose the wine pairings with the food I don't think you would go wrong. Most of all the ambiance, the feel, and the combination of great weather, decent wine and good food made for an excellent romantic date even with kids around which is unusual. read more

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Absolutely love this place! As a venue it's so picturesque and the staff is lovely! Great food and wines- if you're planning a special event for a smallish group- you can't miss! Also doesn't hurt that the hotels, shops, restaurants and Dutch Donuts are super close by! read more

Possibly a 3.8. Service wasn't the best. We ordered the signature wine flight, our server, Richard was knowledgeable & very good at giving us descriptions of each wine. He lacked a bit in service. He didn't really check up on us or let us know when the last call was for drinks. Ambiance was nice, a separate server offered to put the fire on for us, which was very much appreciated. Food was good, I would've liked to buy the cheese but Richard didn't know the names of the cheese :) read more

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Where do I begin. Having been through much of Paso Robles, Sanoma and the Alexander River valley wineries, I am always looking for "understated gem" and this is exactly that Beautiful and centrally located in the heart of Carmel valley, the grounds here are simply gorgeous and the ambiance is breathe taking. I came in with my 2 little dogs and they were mobbed with affection and dog treats by the host who follow up with bubbly white wine for us upon entry. What an entrance ! Next we have samplings of the wine and fav was the Riesling which I had a full glass and followed this with the cheese platter which was a gorgeous as well. The Riesling had a high acidity with a floral aromatics and finishes with a dry after taste of apples and pears. The fireplace area is also set up to have a stage for live music and unfortunately there was none on this night. I will be back for sure when I get the chance again read more

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We were a little disappointed with our experience here- we were really hoping to fall in love (and still might!) A big part of it was the service, costumer service was NOT there. Which is disappointing. Even with covid and the current climate they just had no customer service and did not care about helping us find wine. Folktale has great wines ( we've been to their restaurant in Carmel and have had prior.) Also, something else to know is if you're not a member there's a lot of limitations to wines you can try or buy. read more

Beautiful venue-I loved all of the staff that waited on us. My only complaint would be if you want to spend a lot of money and have children running around you screaming the whole time during the experience than this place is for you. We had children screaming the whole time. They were there running around between tables not controlled at all by their parents. We did complain once, and the staff member went over and told those children to stop it parents not once told their children to stop acting the way they were behaving . But it continued throughout our experience. Awful experience not sure if I would ever go back maybe during the week when these children with no supervision are not on the property. It's almost scary because they were running around, and the parents had no idea where their children were and they were over near the parking lot. If parents can't control their children, please ask them to leave. A winery is not a playground. Another couple made the same comment to me on my way out the door. read more

We're here for their Bubble Brunch event the brunch menu is amazing! The food tastes amazing, but if you order endless Mimosas make sure you get your monies worth. We're 4 mimosas in & notice that it's just orange juice! And our waitress keeps asking if we want another one each time. Never had this happen before at a brunch. Other than that, I like this winery very much. It's very beautiful with all the roses and architecture. read more

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My boyfriend and I were on vacation in the area and had some free time, so we decided to stop by Folktale Winery. It ended up being one of the highlights of our trip! We were there on a sunny afternoon, and we grabbed a couch out on their patio area. We aren't big wine people, and the waitress was very helpful in making recommendations based on what we like. We quickly discovered that the Late Harvest wine was our favorite (sweet like a moscato). We spent the entire afternoon sipping wine, chatting with the waitress, and getting a good wine buzz. We also ordered the cheese board and the Brie toast for snacks. It was overall a great experience, and we wish we lived closer so we could visit again. We ended up joining their wine club, and we are looking forward to receiving our first shipment! read more

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First arrived with ample parking, it's a beautiful property. We made a reservation pretty far in advance just to secure everything since we were visiting. We went on a Sunday their was live music. We ordered the Caesar salad and the sweet heat pizza. Both really fresh and tasty. The Caesar salad came with big chunks of lettuce and anchovies. The pizza was a little bit spicy, sweet and creamy and had a very thin crust. We ordered the signature flight and it was a very nice variety of wines. We ended up ordering a bottle to take back home. Service was great the somalier checked on us a few times. And it was a beautiful day but it got kind of hot, and we asked for a shade umbrella and they brought that right away which made the experience a lot better as well. I highly recommend this beautiful place! read more

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Service wasn't great, wine was above average, and the food was great. The meat pizza was the highlight. read more

I fell in love in Carmel Valley and it was at FOLKTALE WINERY. It was a beautiful drive from the SF BAY AREA, we were perplexed by the directions. But you just have to trust and believe that Google Maps is taking you in the right direction and it is. We arrived, drove in, walked down, and boom! Love at first sight. We got there 30 minutes after opening and were given a complimentary glass of sparkling wine to start. We decided to take a quick tour to figure out where we wanted to sip and savor. There was one other couple sitting by the fireplace inside. We knew right away the patio area was the perfect place for us. . . JUST LOOK AT THE PICTURES! Rose was SO impressive. We loved her. She was a true professional from start to finish. As the winery became more crowded other staff came to help Rose out and continue our tasting. THE POURS WERE SO GENEROUS. We were drinking on an empty stomach and starting to feel well . . drunk. So we settled on a mixed charcuterie platter ($22) and the trio of dips ($9). Absolutely hit the spot! Our tasting flight of six wines was $20 per person and included Sparkling Rose ($42/$12), Rose ($28/$9), Chardonnay ($38/$11), Pinot Noir ($45/$14), Grenache ($38/$11), and a Red Wine Blend ($40/$12). These prices are bottle/glass. If you buy two bottles of wine or join the Wine Club they will waive your tasting fee. Did I mention that THERE'S A FOLKTALE PRINTED ON THE CORK?!?! So when I mentioned that we might've been drunk. . . we found a Photo Booth in the corner and proceeded to make a few collages that you can send to your email. As luck would have it, I just received the photos from Snow White yesterday. Yes, it's been a few weeks but it's the perfect reminder that I NEED TO GO BACK! Maybe for one of their Yoga Events in The Vines that takes place Every Saturday, it includes a 90 minute Vinyasa class and a complimentary glass of Folktale Wine following the class ($20 from 10 am- 11:30 am). Or a Chef Dual, or a Dine in the Vines event, or perhaps when they have live music? A folktale is a story originating in popular culture, typically passed on by word of mouth. Take it from me, this place is more like a fairy tale. read more

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Folktale is such a beautiful winery in the heart of Carmel Valley. This place is great for a date night, girls night out, or family dinner. The wine selection they offer is delicious. read more

What a beautiful place! We had a bachelorette brunch here and had the best experience! Andy was our server and we loved his hospitality and great service. Food was also amazing! read more

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Super sweet staff. The pours were generous (feel free to split one) the wines are pricey. We ordered the mushroom flatbread which was very tasty and great to enjoy by the fireplace. read more

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This place was the highlight of my recent trip to Monterey and the surrounding areas. This winery is beautiful and the experience is so relaxing. They're also good about covid safety. Although the employees are no longer wearing masks, the tables are spread far apart, their menu is downloadable on your phone, and the employees will generally keep their distance from you to the degree possible by standing on the opposite end of the table. I'm very covid conscious and felt safe here. The food (burrata salad) was amazing and their drinks are solid. They also had a good music selection. read more

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I called to make a reservation for the following Sunday, the lady on the phone put me on hold for over 20 minutes. I hung up and called them back. She said the call was somehow disconnected on her side. Then I was able to reserve a table for Sunday at 3pm (the lady said the reason why I couldn't make a reservation online for that day was because they're having a member only brunch event but the winery will be open to public after 3pm). They sent me a payment link for the $15/person deposit but I forgot to pay it within 24 hr (my bad). I called them back to try to reschedule it and was put on hold for a long time. I hung up and called again. This time the lady on the phone said the winery is not gonna be open to public on sunday because of the brunch event. I explained to her that I was able to reserve a table when I called the day before. She said she'll check with her manager and put me on hold for a long time. I had to hang up because the wait was too long (maybe it was disconnected on her side again???). Emailed them instead but they never got back to me. read more

Napa has gotten out of control. Seriously. It's too much... so I wanted a nice, amazing place to go to instead. This is it. This is one of my most favorite wineries. Allows my giant ass dogs... the food is amazing. Get the octopus. Wine is ... really good! My fave is the rose and sparkling rose. I joined the club. Get on board. They have brunch, too! read more

Adorable place and worth another shot. They open at 10:30am and that was my reservation time on a Sunday--it was a bit slow to get to the table and place my order but the staff was friendly. I didn't realize the regular menu didn't start until 11:30am and they wouldn't budge on that, so I had to order from the pretty limited brunch menu. The overnight oats was good but nothing special. I enjoyed the sparkling brut. I'd suggest going at at a time you can enjoy the live music! read more

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This place was absolutely breathtaking. We found ourselves already planning our next trip here while we were still seated. The ambience is beautiful, the service was fantastic, and the food was delicious. Also super dog friendly, can't wait to see the dog menu coming out :) Looking forward to visiting again soon! read more

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Three of us ate there today and did a flight of wine - wych white, Chard and Cab. The wines were ok but over priced. We got two burgers and one margarita pizza. One of the burgers was cold and needed to be re-fired. The food was good but not memorable and over priced. The thing that really annoyed us is that they have "normal tables" and benches with low tables. We asked for a regular table and were told they were all assigned and made us sit at the bench seat. There were four open regular tables while we ate. I spoke to the manager and she said we should have absolutely been able to switch to an open table of our choice. The grounds are very nice, lots of empty barrels stacked around the facility. Its cute but not worth the money for the quality and limited choice of food. I will not return. read more

It's more of a restaurant than a winery. The food was spectacular, especially the grilled octopus. It was so good that we ordered it twice! The plating was beautiful as well. If you see the roasted beet salad on the menu, definitely get it! It looked good enough to eat! read more

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Went here a few weekends ago for Sunday brunch and it was an incredible experience. We noticed right away how beautiful the grounds were. Just a heads up, they're currently only taking reservations. Booking a table online was quick and easy and there were no problems checking in. I got the French toast which was amazing. The bread they used was delicious. I think it's from their bakery, Rise and Roam. We also got some mimosas and wine. Our server, Rebecca, was super friendly and accommodating. The live music started at 11 am, I believe, and it created a nice ambiance. It was nice to be out and enjoy ourselves at a beautiful place. You can bring your whole family here including kids and dogs :) looking forward to coming back here again. read more

Good food and service. The ambiance is cute and photogenic. If you want to feel boujee, I recommend this place and the rose sparkling wine.

We were driving around and spontaneously thought this place looked cute! We only shared one tasting, but we had a great time. The ambiance is lovely. Our server was excellent and very accommodating (it started getting cold, so he turned the fireplace on for us and we moved). He did a great job of keeping track of which wine we were on and he was attentive when he saw we were finished with that pour. However, the bathroom was out of toilet paper, which is a major pet peeve of mine. On top of that, there was an employee who walked in and plopped down paper towels in the middle of the sink. She didn't bother to actually refill the paper towel dispenser, or check if the stalls were in need of toilet paper. This place would easily receive five stars if the condition of the bathroom matched the rest of the beautiful venue. read more

Please keep in mind this review is pre-covid. I have not been back since COVID started...But I wish I did! We found this gem on yelp while looking for a winery and decided to stop by before our dinner plans. We did not have reservations and were just hoping it was not too busy. Upon arrival, we were greeted by a complimentary glass of prosecco and taken to our table. Our waitress was very nice but seemed a little new and did not have a lot of knowledge about the wines - bummer but not a deal breaker. We did watch the waitress who was serving the table next to ours offer great recommendations and have really great information about the wines. There was a little bit of waitress jealousy - but we managed ;) We ordered a wine tasting sampler and enjoyed our view as we people watched. The scenery is spectacular , the weather was beautiful and there was live music playing in the background. The ambiance is definitely lovely, perfect place for a romantic evening or a sweet afternoon with your girlfriends. The service was friendly, the prices were reasonable and you cant beat just how beautiful this place was. I would definitely recommend to anyone looking to try out some wines in Carmel while watching a a beautiful sunset. read more

This place is a gem. The atmosphere is impossible to beat, your among valleys and hills, so beautiful. They had live music which was very pleasant and I enjoyed very much. The space is pretty large as well- they have covered seating in addition to not covered. They were accommodating when I asked to have a seat out in the sun. The staff is so friendly and you'd think they would be pretentious but they really weren't. the flight is 25 bucks for three 2oz pours (total of 1.5 glasses of wine) and glasses of wine are about 14-18 bucks. I ended up getting 2 glasses instead of doing the flights. There were so many great items on the menu it was hard to choose. The margarita pizza was good, the artisanal cheese charcuterie board was good, but I would have liked more bread. There was a lot of cheese for how much bread we got. Wish there would have been a charcuterie board with both cheese and meats. There is a 2 hour limit to reservations and a $15 deposit per person for reservations (which gets deducted from your final bill). Would love to come back. read more

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Love this place so much! The way it looks, the way is smells, how it welcomes and treats the guests, great wine (especially their rose), and food that tastes like homemade - all these things and more make me go back to the Folktale winery over and over again! One of the best places in Carmel Valley. read more

Very dog friendly on the patio which was delightful for sure! We were pleased that there was music (a local Taylor Rae who was 5 stars FOR SURE) along with the wine. We were greeted with a glass of their Brut before we chose which tasting flight to pick. The Brut was ok in the Champaign glass but it really popped in the wine glass as the first wine in the regular flight. Rose was OK, Chardonnay was good but the real winner was the estate Pinot. Super spicy and bold (how I like it!). Not sure how they can call it an estate wine since the grapes aren't grown where we were but they did. The other cool thing about this place (different from a Napa Valley winery) is that they pour until 9pm and they serve a limited menu of food. We ordered the BEST Margherita Flatbread - I have EVER had (seemed like a corn meal crust). We bought two bottles of the Estate Pinot and they waived one tasting fee. Why not a 5? Wine wasn't the BEST, attention to us was OK by Kyle (or Karl) but we felt a little disregarded by him. He tried to rally at the end and get us to do the wine club but it was too little too late! Definitely would recommend this stop if you are in the Carmel Valley! Check the calendar for that day's details! read more

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My husband and I drove by this place one day and I decided to look it up. I am so glad I did. I made a reservation. They charge a fee for the reservation but take it off your bill at the end. We sat in the beautiful wine garden and were surrounded by so much beauty. The food was amazing and the. The customer service was so great. We even got a special treat as they had live music. We will be going back for sure! read more

Folktale Winery - We got two wine flights and the Winery Burger. So delicious and so worth the price. - Wineries Near Me - Carmel, California

We were visiting and oh my goodness we loved it here! We had our 5 and 7 year olds with us and were welcomed! We felt really good being at such a beautiful place with our kids. Our waitress was super friendly and we loved everything we ordered. We loved the wines so much we became members even though we don't live in the area. We will be back again. read more

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We came to this beautiful winery while we were visiting the area from the East Coast. I was looking for a place with a beautiful patio where we could relax, enjoy some time with our parents, and drink a good glass of wine. This place exceeded our expectations in every way! We came for an hour but stayed almost three- the service (and food) was excellent. Our server Nick was so personable, and the sommelier Daniel came out to talk with us. He was so knowledgeable, and you can tell he is passionate about what he does! I can honestly say this visit ended up being one of the highlights of our trip. If you get the chance to go, I think you'll love it too! read more

Came back to folktale this past weekend for a friends trip. Experience started off a little off - our waitress while attentive kinda threw down the wine menu ..a few of us in the group noticed but since she was attentive we just figured she was overwhelmed (they were busy and also had a wedding this day). Cheese board was very good so yummy! We all (group of 6) got wine flights. Those were nice as well. Toward the end of our visit we couldn't find our waitress it took quite a while for us to find her just to get the check then yet again she disappeared when we were trying to pay (we waited at least 20 minutes before flagging down someone else) THIS is when our trip really took a turn, the server we flagged down was Andy and we explained we couldn't find our server and just were trying to pay to leave. He finished what he was doing and came back to assist us ..he was SUPER friendly and chat with us and was just so nice we decided to move to his area and stay a little longer so we got another bottle! i mean Andy was the coolest ! Andy took our OK experience and made it GREAT!! Great customer service!!! Andy's been there a few years and it shows very knowledgeable and customer centered!! Folktale do WHATEVER to keep Andy around HE makes the experience!! Whenever we come back we are asking for ANDY! TLDR: Ask to sit in Andy's section EXCELLENT customer service!!! read more

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A beautiful property with great wines. We did a private walk of the property and winemaking facilities with David, the winemaker, who was truly outstanding in providing the history of the property as well as the long-term vision. Cant wait to be back and see that goal turn into reality in the near future! read more

As a Carmel local, I'm sad to say this place is overhyped and the quality has gone downhill. I've been several times recently and each time the service was bad, the wine is mediocre for the price point, and the brunch we had was underwhelming. Sad for such a beautiful venue. read more

Just had my second visit at Folktale and it really is a fairytale with wine. First, you are greeted with a coupe glass of their sparkling brut as soon as you walk up. Second, seating is mostly outside, and their patio is very comfortable with lots of space between table. Third, dog friendly which was a huge plus. Fourth -- the wine! We tried both of their folktale and reserve flights and found wines that we enjoyed in both. The Pinot Noirs were the standouts, but we also enjoyed some of the single vineyard whites under the Le Mistral label. Fifth, great food menu, especially for a winery. Lots of small bites that were perfect for two. Sixth (yes, there were six things I loved!) the service was very welcoming and our server did a great job describing each of the wines and answering questions. Certainly looking forward to coming back in the future! read more

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One of my favorite wineries in Carmel/Monterey area. Been here about 2-3 times, whenever I take a road trip to Monterey. They have a good food and wine selections. Great live music. Beautiful atmosphere. Great vibes overall. read more

I went to this winery about 8 years ago and fell in love. It has since changed owners, but I still love it. We showed up today and were greeted with complementary bubbly. We sat outside in the sunshine (which is a nice welcomed change from Monterey) and sampled the Folktale flight. We ordered the margherita pizza. Delish. Our server Erin was amazing. Pretty sure we are besties now. If you are in the area, I highly recommend this place. Also, I'm the champion of cornhole. read more

This place felt like it was right out of a fairytale! The location was absolutely lovely and peaceful. The service was excellent and relaxed just like the environment. The food was honestly amazing along with the wine flights! Due to COVID you have to make reservations for your visit. If your in the Monterey/Carmel area I highly recommend you visit this magical place you won't regret it! read more

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We first went to Folk Tales right after they opened and only offered wine for sale. We cozied up to the fire and chose four bottles to send to relatives in Texas, including the light and lovely Brut sparklin wine that greeted us at the door. We determined to return after that visit. We have returned several times, and on a recent visit sat outside on the patio under the glass canopy and explored the ever-changing menu options. We did get our welcome glass of bubbly, but were handed only one menu, which we had to share. I get changing menus for variety, but maybe shorter, so everyone can get one. The waitstaff was a bit lackadaisical, and having worked every job that exists in restaurants, I think maybe more training is in order for them. We then chose the Shrimp Tacos to accompany glasses of the bubbly white wine, along with two charcuterie plates, one meat and one cheese. The cheeses were delectable, creamy and rich and were complementary to the dried fruit, nuts, and toasted French bread that came with the boards. The meat board was a bit more basic, with two selections of meat and bread and olives. It was almost too much food, and next time the two charcuterie boards might be enough for the three of us. It is a great atmosphere to sit and talk, although be aware that Carmel Valley can get chilly, and bring a scarf or a jacket. The outside tables are highly desireable, but must be reserved ahead. It's a great place to relax in Carmel Valley, far from the madding crowd. read more

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Beautiful facility. Service was mediocre at best, and I should have ordered beer instead of wine. Enough said.