42 MONTEREY COUNTY WEEKLY MAY 8-14, 2025 www.montereycountynow.com CHILL What first comes to mind at the mention of Folktale Winery? It’s likely the wine garden, the pleasant caress of the afternoon sun, the giddy nature of its popular sparkling Rosé. There is a reason people are drawn to this wine. It is meant for the patio and friends—for good times. But Folktale is about to introduce two new bubbling Rosés. Folktale’s upcoming petillant naturel from sangiovese is more rustic, down to earth. Where the sparkler is bright and lively on the nose, the pet nat offers cured cherries and rising dough. A sip causes you to pause over impressions of split cherries and sundried tomatoes, a sprinkle of herbs and a dab of salinity. And somewhere in the distance there is bread to be made. The wine is dry, tart and intriguing. “Pet nats aren’t really meant to be celebratory,” says Folktale winemaker Nat Wong, who also produced a carbonic from sangiovese. Labeled “New Love,” this 2024 is brooding in color, with aromas that sway between cotton candy and dry sage. Silken in body, it offers notes of meadow herbs and rose petals, aged balsamic and a rich cherry compote. But there is something more, a strapping nature subdued by the wine’s gentle impulse. “It wants to be astringent, but it can’t get there,” Wong observes. Folktale Winery & Vineyards, 8940 Carmel Valley Road, Carmel. 293-7500, folktalewinery.com. Drink Pink Folktale explores the possibilities of Rosé with a pet nat and a carbonic. By Dave Faries SEND IDEAS TO: chill@montereycountynow.com DAVE FARIES INDOOR AND OUTDOOR DINING AND TAKEOUT Eat + Drink OPEN EVERYDAY for DINNER at 4:30pm Offering all your favorites plus wine, cocktails, bottle and draft beers. 763 Wave St., Monterey 831.373.3778 thewhalingstation.com ’24 Best Steak Wood Fired Pizzas, Burgers, Pasta, salads, sandWiches and more 11:30am mon-Fri, 10am Sat & Sun melvilletav.com 484 Washington St., Downtown Monterey 831.643.9525 haPPY hour Food & drinK sPecials Sun-Thurs 4-6pm WEEKEND BRUNCH WITH BOTTOMLESS MIMOSAS Indoor and Outdoor Dining on the Dog Friendly Patio Tapas (Happy) Hour 4:30–6pm Nightly Saturday & Sunday Brunch 9am–1:30pm 700 Munras Ave., Monterey | 831-375-0176 | estebanrestaurant.com ’24 Best Appetizers/ Small Plates 57 Fisherman’s Wharf, Monterey 831-373-1851 www.abalonetti.com ’24 LUNCH & DINNER SERVED DAILY from 11:30am-8:30pm Monterey County’s Best Calamari Fisherman’s Wharf’s Newest Restaurant Serving Fresh Seafood, Pasta, Steaks, Sandwiches Open Daily at 11:30am Great views at the end of the Wharf #1 www.rockfishmonterey.com • 831.324.4375 ’24 BEST RESTAURANT IN MONTEREY! JOIN US NIGHTLY FOR DINNER AT 5PM TWO HAPPY HOURS DAILY 5-6PM & 8-9PM Call or go to sardinefactory.com for details, reservations. 701 Wave Street, Monterey, 831-373-3775 BEACH HOUSE RESTAURANT + BAR @ LOVERS POINT ★ CASUAL CALIFORNIA DINING INDOOR & PATIO DAILY AT 4:30PM 620 OCEAN VIEW BLVD. PACIFIC GROVE 831-375-2345 • BEACHHOUSEPG.COM LOVERS POINT BEACH CAFE OPEN DAILY, 9AM–4PM ’24 Best Restaurant in Pacific Grove Monterey’s MOST Recommended Pizzeria Open at 4pm Mon-Thurs • Open at 3pm Fri Open at 12pm Sat.& Sun. 725 Lighthouse Ave, Monterey giannispizzamonterey.com 831-649-1500 Best Pizza ’98-’24 ♦ 3 Card Poker ♠ Century 21st No Bust Black Jack ♣ Texas Hold’em ♥ Baccarat FULL BAR! BLACKJACK BONUS POINTS PAYS UP TO $20,000 SMALL TOWN BIG PAYOUTS! 1-800-Gambler • Gega-003846, Gega-Gega-003703, Gega-000889 Gega-000891 Gega-002838 The Marina Club Casino ensures the safety and security of all guests and team members at all times, while providing exceptional service. 204 Carmel Ave. Marina 831-384-0925 casinomonterey.com ♠ ♣ ♥ ♦ Just minutes from Downtown Monterey Where Monterey Comes To Play
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