Alvarado Street Brewery Mai Tai P.A. Brewed with Mosaic hops, this beer offers rich fruity flavors of passion fruit, guava and lychee. Dry to the bone, this refreshing tropical IPA is insanely drinkable. 426 Alvarado St, Monterey, (831) 655-2337, Mission Street & 7th Ave Carmel Plaza, Suite 112, Carmel, (831) 293-8621, 301 Main St, Salinas, Salinas, (831) 356-0219, asb.beer De Tierra Vineyards Sparkling Brut As a family owned and operated winery, De Tierra produces artisanal wines from the heart. Their sparkling brut boasts citrus, pear and floral aromas with a hint of yeast. The fine mousse brings forth the light citrus, smooth and round in the mouth. Finish is round, with a note of grapefruit. A blend of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. Mission 3SE, 5th Ave, Carmel, (831) 622-9704, detierra. com Folktale Winery Folktale Sparkling Rosé These bubbles don’t wait for an occasion—they are the occasion. With vibrant bursts of wild strawberry, watermelon, and a hint of rose petal, it’s dry, crisp, and endlessly refreshing. Whether you’re marking a special moment or just making a Tuesday feel fabulous, this bottle adds that perfect touch because life’s too short for boring bubbles. 8940 Carmel Valley Rd, Carmel, (831) 293-7500, folktalewinery.com Hops & Fog Westie Pacific Grove’s hometown brewery presents a clean drinking West Coast IPA with a simple grain bill of Pilsner and Wheat, then loaded with Mosaic, Citra and Simcoe hops. Crystal clear and a nice white head with a dry finish. Belly up to the bar to try this and other offerings from Hops & Fog and be sure to check the calendar of events for live music or other themed evenings. 511 Lighthouse Ave, Pacific Grove, (831) 2151658, hopsandfog.beer McIntyre Vineyards Estate Wines For white lovers, the McIntyre Albarińo or McIntyre Estate Chardonnay are both stand-out choices from the Santa Lucia appellation, boasting aromatics, crisp stonefruits and balance. If it’s a red wine that you’re after, select from one of the McIntyre Winemaker Series Pinot Noirs. Plums, blueberries and violets are the primary notes in this dark, flavorful wine. Carmel Valley Village, (831) 574-3042, mcintyrevineyards.com Peter B’s Brewpub Inclusion Amber Ale The house amber is malt forward, but balanced by light herbal hops. Aromas of honey graham cracker, caramel, and light toffee. Has a toasted bread crust flavor. Finishes sweet, with a medium body and light herbal hop flavor. At 5.4% ABV and 28 IBU, this highly drinkable beer is begging you to consider another round. Two Portola Plaza, Monterey, (831) 649-2699, peterbsbrewpub.com Scheid 2021 Estate Pinot Noir Rosé Scheid makes it incredibly easy to rosé all day with their 2021 Estate Pinot Noir Rosé. Bright fruit aromas give way to delicate flavors of strawberry, cranberry, and soft lemon-lime. This rose from the Hacienda vineyard in the Monterey appellation is aged three months in stainless steel which retains the bright, floral, and crisp nature of this wine. San Carlos St &, 7th Ave, Carmel, (831) 626-9463, scheidvineyards.com Wrath Wines Monterey & Santa Lucia Highlands Small Batch Wines With a passion and respect for the terroir of north Monterey County, Wrath offers varietals that grow best in this area: Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Syrah and Sauvignon Blanc. Production is small and distribution limited; quality unmatched. Grab a tasting at Wrath’s Winery near Soledad or their Carmel-by-the-Sea Tasting Room. Vin Wine Bar + Bottle Boutique Club Sparkles Roslyn Anderson, VIN’s Chief Wine Officer curates small production and hard to find wines from all over California, France, Italy and beyond. The crowd favorite is her ever changing Champagne and sparkling program dubbed Club Sparkles, one of five of VIN’s Winetourage clubs. 237 Crossroads Blvd, Carmel (831) 293-8715, vinbarcarmel.com 56 THE BEST OF MONTEREY BAY ® EAT + DRINK 2025-2026 SPECIAL ADVERTISING SECTION Signature Drinks Alvarado Street Brewery DANIEL DREIFUSS
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