Folktale Winery & Vineyards is pure magic. The setting alone is worth the visit -- beautiful gardens, charming architecture, and a relaxed Carmel Valley vibe that makes you want to stay all afternoon. It feels intimate, scenic, and effortlessly romantic without being over the top. The wine was excellent, and the experience was made even better paired with amazing food and a knowledgeable wine expert who guided us through everything with passion and ease. An unforgettable atmosphere with equally great wine. We'll definitely be back. read more

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We had the best time at folktale on Friday to kick off my bachelorette! Folktale has amazing ambiance and delicious fresh food options. We had the hummus and artichoke dip and both were superb! I've had the flat breads on a previous visit and loved them! They also have live music in the evenings and are just an amazing hang spot for either a tasting, bottle of wine, dinner or all of the above. Like I said I've been to folktale before but this experience our server Andy Yanez made feel extra special. Even though it was a busy day he took time to check on us and made us feel so welcomed and appreciated! I really cannot thank him enough for treating us so well and for capturing a great photo to remember the wonderful day with. Shout out to Andy for amazing service! read more

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Our experience at Folktale Winery & Vineyards was exceptional. The cuisine and service were both outstanding, creating a memorable and welcoming atmosphere. Nick, our server, was particularly impressive--personable, attentive, and highly knowledgeable about the wines. His thoughtful recommendations and warm hospitality made our first visit truly special and inspired us to return. On our second visit, the experience was just as wonderful as the first. The live music added to the ambiance, and watching the sun set over the vineyards provided a spectacular and unforgettable backdrop. It's a beautiful setting paired with excellent service and food--an experience we would gladly repeat read more

Beautiful atmosphere and an amazing menu. The wine selection is delicious. We didn't expect their award winning rose to be our favorite by the end of the experience. Server seemed a little overwhelmed with the volume, but was still able to give us the wine tasting experience before transferring us to the PM server. Can't wait to come back, maybe during the evening for a sunset! read more

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My friends and I got the artichoke dip and the flatbread that had hot honey. Honestly the flat bread was absolutely delicious and would get it again. My friends and I made a reservation and we were seated promptly. It was very sunny that day so the waiter kindly moved an umbrella over for us. Overall it was a great experience and would come here again. read more

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One of my favorite wineries in the Monterey area. It lives up to its name, it's definitely magical! The entrance is grand and stunning. It looks like a castle. There's lots of opportunities for photo opps, indoor and outdoors. The grounds are just gorgeous. I love coming here in the summer for some good wine and yummy food in their outdoor seating area. Sometimes they even have live music. I recommend making a reservation ahead of time. During my last visit, my friends and I shared two flatbreads: the pesto and a Margherita. Both DELICIOUS and shareable. We sipped on their Le Mistral The White Witch. A crisp and fruity white wine at a reasonable price point. Our server was knowledgeable about the wines and let us taste between a few different wines before committing to a bottle. It's always good time at Folktale! read more

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I've been here 4 times and I never leave disappointed. Friendly service and great tasting wine I decided to come here for my birthday and do not regret it read more

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Folktale is a fairly large property for wine tasting, dining , and definitely would be a great place for a large private group event. Great 1st impression! We made reservations, anticipating that we would have lunch and also do their curated wine tasting flights. We each drank a different wine flight of 5 wines. The chilled still rose' and sparkling rose' were our favorites. Their all day menu has lots of snacks/bites, and charcuteries to pair with wine tasting. The main course selections on the menu are fairly limited, so checkout their menu on the website prior to going for lunch or dinner. My wife and I shared the sweet heat flatbread (sausage , pepperoni, cream burrata cheese, honey and chili oil) and their cheeseburger to share. Both were made extremely well, and tasted even better. The flat bread had lots of flavorful toppings. The sweet heat was a brilliant concoction. The burger was cooked and seasoned very well and was served with house made potato chips. Melissa was our server. She was friendly and knew Folktale's wines. However, she really just poured the wine for our two flights. We poured our own water, and a food runner brought out our food. I make this distinction only to point out that this is winery that also makes/serves food. This is not a restaurant with attentive table service. We had a good experience at Folktale. We will definitely comeback to have their sweet heat flatbread and their sparkling rose' on a sunny Carmel afternoon. read more

Has a great time here on a Sunday morning with my partner, some family and their kids. We were taken care of by Sergio and he provided great service the entire time! The flatbread pizzas were pretty yummy... we tried 3 different ones! My cousin's wife suggested this specific Rosé to share amongst all of us and we actually all liked it! The venue is cute and a great place to take a larger group or just come on a date. The Sunday morning that we came, they had live music that had started shortly after we arrived (10:30am). read more

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So we came on a Monday afternoon for a wine tasting. Place looked kind of dead but we were told it would be an hour wait to do a wine tasting. I am not sure what their business model is but I am simply their to try their wines and see if I want to buy any, like what occurs at most wineries, but that apparently is not an option. Place looks nice and staff were matter of fact, kind of neutral attitude. If you want to go there make a reservation, otherwise it isn't worth it read more

I first got introduced to Folktale through their whole cluster Pinot that you can find at K&L for $30 a bottle. I think it's quite good at the price. (spoiler: Folktale sells this wine at their main location for $75). I happened to be in Carmel Valley and stopped by the winery to do a tasting and (I assumed) pick up a few bottles. I was shocked to learn the tasting fees are $45 (mixed red/white) and $60 ("signature red") and they are *not* waived with bottle purchase. I spoke to some of the winery employees about this and they agreed that this is insane (even Napa's fanciest / most overpriced wineries waive tasting fees with purchase) and mentioned that they were being forced to push wine club memberships, of which the smallest is 4 bottles per quarter (16 per year). I also note that they require a 30 day written notice to cancel, and cancelling before two shipments results in a $150 early termination fee... so watch out if you're going that route. I enjoyed the wine, I thought the venue was lovely, but the extreme prices and almost cell-phone-store-level contract practices were a huge turnoff for me. I left without purchasing a bottle and will not be purchasing directly from Folktale- ever. read more

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I LOVED this winery! Will definitely come back next time I'm in the area. Everything about the winery was awesome: the service, the general ambiance (perfect for kids and my 3 year old had a fun time roaming around and playing; just overall a nice environment and looks perfect for a wedding), and the FOOD! I don't always expect food at wineries to be amazing but the pizza was one of the best I've had in a while. It was the one with spicy sausage and honey. Sooooo good. Housemade kettle chips were good as well. For the wine flight, I splurged on the reserve ($60 for 5 generous pours). I will admit that although I enjoy wine, my palate isn't very sophisticated, so my opinion doesn't hold much weight, but while I really liked the two whites ("we are the flowers" blend and the reserve chardonnay), the three reds were just okay. The sommelier did a great job describing the wine and he was super friendly, though. read more

What an amazing place! We are locals, but finally tried this place and had an incredible time. First and foremost, the customer service was amazing. We had Nick help us and we met the sommelier, Daniel, and the manager, Ethan. Everyone was so incredibly kind and truly went above and beyond to ensure we had an incredible experience. Second, the wines were delicious. Third, the ambience was so beautiful. Fourth, this winery was actually kid-friendly and my kids had an incredibly fun time too. My family enjoyed it so much, we joined the wine club! We cannot wait to come back!! 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

Love folktale My mom & I have been members here since around when they first opened. We come here every time we're in town, I do miss when the members had the better VIP section back in the day. Good vibes, good food and wine! Love that they have live music a lot of the time. Service is good unless they're supper busy. read more

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

We had reservations for Friday, but got stuck in traffic at Bixby Bridge AND we didn't have phone service! When we finally arrived, we were pleasantly greeted by Rhea. She reassured us that we would still be able to be seated. She found out I was celebrating my 55th birthday. I was so kind and thoughtful and bright us the Artisan Cheese & Charcuterie Board as a gift. Amir and Nick also provided excellent service. The food was great. The service even better but the company was priceless. Thank you for making my 55th birthday girls getaway a fabulous weekend! read more

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Soft singer singing Good to order which is a plus (taco Tuesday I guess) Ordered a bottle and waiter walked away with it after filling glasses. When we asked about where the manager came over and apologized, but said it was only property to give us a completely new bottle and didn't charge us for the new bottle. The singer was asked to sing happy birthday to me and he got everyone that was there to sing as well. Pretty special. Pinot that we ordered was very good too. It was an estate blend I believe. Lots of places to sit, comfortable chairs, and couches and beautiful ambience read more

Wine is bad! Hope food is better. They make up for bad wine with nice atmosphere. If you want good wine - go somewhere else . read more

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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The pizza was sooo good. The server was very informative with wine options and entertaining read more

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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

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

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

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

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

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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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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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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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 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 a wonderful experience the other day. We showed up (2people) without a reservation so we had to wait about 20min before being sat, but we were offered water and given a splash of sparkling rosé while we waited. The wait was more than worth it. While they were booked with reservations for the rear terrace that overlooked the vines, we got a beautiful little table right by the fountain in the front courtyard and our Wine Educator, Dan, was super knowledgeable and very welcoming. We tried one of each flight and loved the wines, we may end up joining theire wine club, since you can join online through their website. They even offer a full menu for food although we just shared a charcuterie board and an artichoke dip, which was the best artichoke dip we have ever had and made with local Castroville artichokes. The supervisor Nick stopped by a couple times and was also very informative about the wines and the Manager came by to clear our table as we finished our food and asked if it was our first time in and where we were visiting from. As it turns out, he grew up in Santa Cruz as well so we chatted a bit and he recommended joining the wine club since we lived so close that we could enjoy the full perks of membership. We will definitely be back, although hopefully as members next time. They even had live music from 4-6pm and stream the music throughout the entire place so we could enjoy it in the courtyard as well, since the musicians were performing on the back terrace. The Manager, Chris, even gave us a couple of extra tastes of some of their newer releases that were not on the menu quite yet--The Ruler Pinot Noir was superb and my wife loved the Pet-Nat Rosé of Sangiovese. 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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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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