What a charming winery! The glass of sparkling rose upon entering, the live music, and tasty nibbling options put Folktale on our "must return" list whenever visiting Carmel. Great staff service, gorgeous setting, reasonable pricing, and fabulous ambiance...such a pleasant surprise!! read more

I cannot say enough great things about Folktale! The tasting room is a super nice place to relax, the food is wonderful, the servers are great, and it's very dog friendly! I consider myself a bit of a wine snob and can honestly say I LOVE all Folktale wines- we are proud members of the wine club. My husband and I also had the perfect experience of having our wedding here, we were married on the Rose Vineyard, and had our reception at the Vineyard House. It was an absolutely beautiful place, everyone had a great time, and the food was great! Couldn't have picked a better spot. read more

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I mean the grounds looked amazing but I didn't like that you had to have reservations. There were plenty of tables but it looked like they were understaffed. Didn't get in because the wait was originally 30 minutes and then in about 5 more minutes went up to 45 for some reason. Might try it again with the reservation. Might not. read more

It was a great time! Very nice place with good food and drinks and it was a good get away from the chaos of car week. read more

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We had a reservation, due to traffic we were running a little late and we called to let them know. Have to say the girl we spoke to was rude, short and almost made us change our plans. We really wanted to go here so we came anyways and had the best time. The wine was fabulous, and our server was amazing! Shoutout to Rod our wine educator! He was amazing so fun and personable, we even signed up for a wine membership because of him. Will definitely be back! read more

We came here as Folktale was highly recommended. The venue is really beautiful and they had live music that was a great touch to the ambience. However, the wine was just ok for me. My partner and I shared two different flights so we could try various options. The service was probably where I saw the biggest area of opportunity. I asked the server about what the blend was in one flights, and he started reading the back of the bottle to me depending on what experience you are looking for, this may be for you but it wasn't a traditional winery tasting for us. read more

Had the most amazing time with my girlfriends who were visiting from out of town!! The service, the wine, the food, the ambiance...5 STARS!!! read more

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Great staff and relaxed atmosphere. Perfect place to take friends and relax while sampling a flight of the local wine. Special little spot.

Honestly divine! Walked in with some girlfriends on a Monday and was able to get seated! The live music was so lovely! Our server, Nick, honestly made the experience. He was so knowledgeable and incredibly attentive in his service. He was great at helping us figure out what wines we would enjoy based on our palates. He really gave each of us a unique experience! I'd love to introduce more people to this place solely based on the service received. The food was also spectacular. Recommend the sweet heat flatbread and the artichoke dip. Can't wait to come back! A nice end to the evening after exploring Monterey. read more

I came here expecting a relaxing evening with my two friends. However, there were children about the age of 5 playing tag beside our table with no supervision. I love children, but this isn't the place for them. My friends and I all had wine glasses in our hands and if one of the kids did bump into us it could've been extremely dangerous. this place is beautiful and the wine was amazing, I would give it 5 stars if they didn't allow children in the winery. I would understand if we were at a park or a playground. read more

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What a fun afternoon! Hubby and I made a reservation and were seated on a comfy couch to enjoy our wine. We just had eaten lunch, so it was so great that we could simply purchase a nice glass of wine and a fun wine flight, enjoying a couple of hours in the gorgeous Carmel valley afternoon sunshine. Fun date idea for sure! Lots of couples, large friend group gatherings, and birthday parties. read more

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Folktale is hands down my favorite winery in the area. Not only is it gorgeous but the wine and food are delish and the service is always next level. As a local I am really excited about all the live events they have going on and love that you don't have to be a member to go to any of it. it's a perfect spot to bring in out of town visitors or just a lovely Friday night with friends. Folk yeahhh!!! read more

My MIL gave me a membership here for a gift and I was in the area so we decided to stop by. I didn't have reservations as it was impromptu, but since I was a member they were able to accommodate. The place was beautiful, they had a band playing and very spacious and green and the sun was out and the little shop they had in the building was super cute. The bathrooms were super cute and overall we just had a great time. The waitress was really nice with us and gave us great detail about the wines and the food was delish. I would love to come back. read more

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Food, service and views fantastic. I had a reservation as soon as they opened at 10 on a Sunday. Seated quickly and staff was great upon arrival from hostess to waiting staff. Knowledgeable and friendly. Hats off to the chef, food was super good. We had a flatbread and a salmon entree. Creative dishes and Flavor was there . Very dog friendly as there were many who brought their dogs. They were not overly crowded but I assume it would be busier in evening when lights are lit and grounds are illuminating. Definitely would be back not only for the wine but the FOOD!! I can not say enough how good the food was. read more

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Our entire experience was lovely starting with Sarah. She took the time to get to know us and somehow anticipated what we would like. We started with a bottle of the sparking rose and she would occasionally bring us samples of something else she thought we would like. She was so right. We ended up joining the wine club! Lovely atmosphere, great music and we ended up making a few new friends. What a great experience. read more

We had such a good time! The scenery was beautiful and the food and wine were amazing! Staff was exceptional!

We had the most amazing time at the Folktale Winery in August. We did the tour and tasting and our guide was very knowledgeable very nice and friendly. You get to taste a lot of wines in a beautiful setting! Highly highly recommend visiting!!! read more

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We LOVED Folktale!! Nick, Dani, and Holly were so fun and gave us the best recommendations. The live music made it even better. Our charcuterie trays were great as well. 10/10!! read more

I really enjoyed our visit here! As many others suggested, it is best to make a reservation here and we did. When we arrived we were able to find parking easy due to the multiple lots. We were seated immediately but unfortunately it was in a spot without an umbrella. If this is you, bring your sunscreen and sunnies! I unfortunately forgot both and had to send my husband to our hotel up the road because it was so bright I could barely see. Once I had my sunnies, we were all set though and our waiter, Pedro, did end up bringing us an umbrella as soon as one was free without us having to ask so that was really nice! We ordered the signature flight, the margherita flatbreads and the charcuterie board. Honestly, we're not big wine drinkers we just mostly like the ambiance of wine tasting, so I can't say much about the wine. It was all really tasty and refreshing? But my bar is probably pretty low. Now, the food is more my wheelhouse and we loved their charcuterie board! So much variety here between the various Italian meats, cheeses, candied walnuts, and fruits. Hjghly recommend as I'm sure you will find something here will pair well with the many wines available! The margherita pizza was tasty but not really the traditional margherita I was expecting. It was good, but the sauce had a bit of a kick to it and the tomatoes were really thick. The wood fired crust though was delicious. My favorite part of this place though is they are dog friendly and have so much outdoor seating. A great place to take the family, your pup, or a group of friends in Carmel. read more

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The charm of this vineyard is evident as soon as you walk onto the grounds. The outdoor seating with live music gave it a lively ambiance and since we were there on a nice sunny day everyone was sitting outside enjoying the weather and music. To start the flatbread was probably the best classic Margherita flatbread I have ever had. Im not sure what it was but the dough tasted so fresh as well as all the other ingredients. We were able to enjoy a glass of wine and our server let us know we are free to walk around. We spent the afternoon enjoying a beautiful summer day at a lovely vineyard. I highly recommend to anyone visiting the area! read more

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This is definitely one of my favorite places that I visited on my trip. I arrived super late due to traffic coming from the Santa Cruz area, but they still accommodated my reservation. Everyone was super friendly here and they even upgraded me to VIP seating. Unfortunately, because of traffic being so bad and taking an extra hour to get here I was behind on schedule and only had time for one glass of wine. Although, I could have easily spent hours here enjoying the beautiful scenery. I hope to come back soon so I can enjoy another glass of wine. read more

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TLDR: Service is horrific, better service to be found interacting with a brick wall, thank you Sergio. *Sarcasm* My partner and I came in to celebrate during our anniversary weekend. Thank you to our server, Sergio, for making it a visit we wouldn't forget (sarcasm). Firstly, we were never informed that we would be getting one glass for each wine in our tasting- my partner and I were willing to pay to have our own individual tastings so as not to have to share the "healthy splash" and to get our own glasses. Unfortunately, we weren't given the opportunity to even ask to do it that way, as Sergio assumed we would share one glass and to start my partner and I thought we were drinking the same wine until I got a white and he got a red and we realized what had happened. In the end, glad we didn't do our own tastings, I would've hated to spend more money at a place not worthy of it. Next issue was horrible service. Sergio was EXTREMELY difficult to track down. We saw him roughly every 40 minutes. Horrible experience. It got to the point that we didn't want to ask him for anything extra seeing as it would take him another 40 minutes to appear to fulfill the request. We got extremely antsy by the end, and had assumed he could have started his lunch break at that point. Shout out (sarcasm) to the woman server with the blue dangly earrings who was standing in front of us and looked directly at us as we waved at her desperately attempting to get anyone's attention so that we could LEAVE. Not to mention, there was no one questioning if we had a special occasion. We were looking to buy a bottle to keep as memorabilia, but the experience was so horrific we chose not to. Honorable mention (sarcasm) to the young women sitting at the table at the entrance, they were very nonchalant and couldn't seem to muster a smile for any of the guests upon entry. Only positives: the setting is absolutely beautiful (despite the bee and hornet issue), the sweet kid who was going from table to table giggling and chatting with folks, and the pesto pizza was pretty good. Overall- wouldn't recommend. read more

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Last week my girlfriends and I had the most disappointing experience . As a previous reviewer reported - the main building is being renovated which we were not informed of when we made a reservation for lunch a month ago . I had even called to confirm our reservation but whoever I spoked to never informed me of the change in menu nor that we would not be seated at the main building . Had we known that limited food options were being offered from their usual menu - we would have cancelled this reservation . The prepackaged ham and cheese sandwich with a bag of kettle chips was something we could have bought from a grocery store . It was also overpriced for a tasteless sandwich with bread that was too thick . Please be more clear to customers about what to expect while this renovation of the main building is being complete ! read more

This is a beautiful winery, but when we went (on a Friday) it was super crowded. It's very touristy. On top of that, this winery was woefully understaffed. The check-in area ("wait here for a host to seat you") was completely abandoned when we arrived. We wandered into the garden and had to ask someone what the procedure was since their was no host upon entry. A short while later were walked back to the host stand where they checked us in. The food here was good (Roasted chicken and Margarita pizza), but the wine was forgettable. Our server was nice, but trying to get the check at the end of our lunch was a challenge. We ended up being here for 2 hours, which is ridiculous for a small lunch and a few glasses of wine. Finally, as we were leaving, we walked by others standing around the abandoned host stand, wondering what to do to get a table. I would have given them 2 stars, but I added a star because they are dog-friendly. read more

We had the best time at folktale winery! My family and I came for some flights of wine and had the best experience with Dan as our server, he was attentive and knowledgeable on the wine. The supervisor on duty, Nick was great as well and made us feel welcomed. Would recommend to anyone in the area who is lookin for a good spot to hangout and have some nice wine. :) read more

We had a wonderful experience during our recent Vineyard & Cellar Tour. Katie was a wonderful tour guide, very friendly and knowledgable, and we enjoyed the opportunity to learn more about the vineyard, grounds, and production facilities. During our tour of the the cellar we got to see the grapes that had recently been harvested, and even had the chance to taste a sample straight from the barrel! Overall, it was a lovely experience and well worth the price. We ended up purchasing several bottles to take home, and we will definitely return when we're next in Carmel Valley. read more

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My partner and I did the wine tour, 10/10 experience! It was our first time doing one and we learned so much thanks to our amazing guide, Laura! We appreciated how informative she was about the wine process over at Folktale, and just how nice and friendly she was. We did 9 tastings on this gorgeous property. Next time we come around we'll be sure to pick up some bottles again. Thank you, Laura!!! read more

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this winery is such a viiiiiibe such a beautiful outside arrangement. dogs are allowed to !their folktale brut was soooo good - we had to get a bottle lol lice music. we came here for brunch and got theor burger and honey flatbread- definitely get the flatbread! Our server dude was awesome but we forgot his name sadly. Will definitely come back ! read more

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Seating host inefficiencies .We joined the waitlist and were told the wait for approximately for an hour. We waited 3 hours and we neither got a text or a call confirming our waitlist or that the table was ready. Our afternoon was wasted. We went to another winery, with great wine and service, and ended up purchasing several bottles of wines to take home and signed up for their wine club membership. Your loss Folktale Winery! read more

We went here for my birthday and had a great experience. The staff were very sweet, the artichoke dip was great. We weren't fans of all of the wines but several were good - our favorite was The Messenger but we also enjoyed The Hound and loved the artwork on the bottle. Just a great experience - I'd definitely recommend the Reserve flight. read more

So glad to have been able to find this awesome winery in Carmel Valley! I definitely loved the countryside vibe that the winery gave off. It's great that they take reservations and you can preorder a bottle of wine for the table. I appreciated the fact that you could order flatbread/pizza for the table along with a glass or bottle of wine. Unfortunately, my group and I were only able to try the charcuterie board since we already had dinner reservations afterwards. I would definitely come back here when given the chance! read more

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If I could give this place 10 stars I would, I'm not even a wine person and they definitely converted me. The server was so knowledgeable and attentive, they have flights white and red flights you can pick from. The food was amazing as well, the place itself is astonishing I can see why they have wedding there. They have some items for sale inside like home decor and even a little Photo Booth set up. The parking lot is big so bring your friends and have a great time here! read more

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The wine, service and ambiance were impeccable. Nick made sure we had the best experience - highly recommend.

We came here to celebrate two birthdays. The day started off a little overcast, which is normal, but heated up rather quickly. The staff were quick to start putting up umbrellas for all the guests. We chose to do wine tasting and a cheese & charcuterie board. The wines were delicious and the charcuterie board was ok. We were not fans of the apricots or ,I believe they were, the pickled shallots. The courtyard where we sat was beautiful and there were quite a few people so I would recommend to make a reservation before coming! read more

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Beautiful grounds, but the service was very disappointing. We were served two wrong items, had to ask repeatedly for water, and plates sat on our table far too long. A dog at the next table had hair flying onto our cheese board, and when we were ready to check out, our server disappeared. Definitely not the experience I expected from a place with such a strong reputation. read more

Such a fun experience and our waiter/sommelier was very nice and even gave us a bonus round because he unintentionally took too long between rounds. read more

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Folktale Winery knows how to throw a party I hit their recent wine club pick-up party and it was next level-- think: tasting grapes straight from the vineyard bin, BBQ smoke in the air, great music under an almost-full moon, and bottomless glasses of Carmel's best wine. A great event and perk for wine club members, so glad I signed up. Came back over the weekend for the chill version in their garden and yep...still obsessed. Great wine, positive vibes, cool people. This is the spot for a Carmel wine experience! read more

10/10. Beautiful venue, wonderful staff, excellent menu. Dan is the man! Ask for Dan!

What an amazing time! The setting is absolutely gorgeous--a greenhouse-style space with multiple tables surrounding the main area, complemented by charming barrels and cornhole games that add to the ambiance. The wine flights are a great touch, offering a variety of selections to suit different tastes. As for the food, everything was delicious! We enjoyed the artichoke dip and roasted potatoes--a perfect combination. The octopus was massive and definitely a standout dish! The service was okay, but overall, the experience was fantastic. Would definitely come back! read more

Me and my friend loved our time here. The surrounding area was so beautiful, seeing the sunset here is really a beautiful event. The flatbreads we got were so gooooood, and not too heavy at all. The wine tasting we got wasn't too much alcohol and it came with knowledge explanations about the background and taste of the wines. The service was pretty greats, it started slow but they apologized with Champagne, and afterwards the timing of the food and wine was spot on. Overall it was stellar and I have no complaints. read more

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