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 Buds The Mayor In this classic Carmel bar, opt for the Mayor. Clint Eastwood’s mayoral career began when Bud Allen convinced him it would be more productive to pursue political office than sit around complaining. The Mayor is distinguished by bittersweet flavors and smoked maple undertones. Served on the rocks, this drink features rye whiskey, bitters, orange, and a bourbon cherry. Camino Real &, 8th Ave, Carmel, (831) 293-6100, budscarmel.com 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 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) 215-1658, hopsandfog.beer Lilikoi Boba P.O.G Aloha If you can’t make it to the Hawaiian islands this week, stop by new Lilikoi Boba on Fremont in Seaside for a taste of the aloha lifestyle. The classic island flavors of passionfruit, orange, and guava coalesce in this drink to make you feel as though you’re standing on a white sand beach with palm trees softly swaying, even if you’re just on your lunchbreak. Add boba or any number of flavored jellies. 1159 Fremont Blvd, Seaside, (831) 717-3130, lilikoibobamonterey.com McIntyre Vineyards Estate Wines For white lovers, the McIntyre Albarińo or McIntyre Estate Chardonnay are both standout 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 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 Silvestri Vineyards 2021 Estate Barbera Barbera is a red grape varietal originating from the Piedmont region of Northwestern Italy. Silvestri’s small block of Barbera, which is the first planting of this varietal in Carmel Valley, was added to the vineyard to honor the Silvestri family heritage. With the influence of French oak barrel fermentation and maturation Silvestri’s Barbera exudes a deep richness and complexity that helps balance the grape’s high acidity. 7th between San Carlos and, Dolores St, Carmel, (831) 625-0111, silvestrivineyards.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-bythe-Sea Tasting Room. Mission St, Carmel, (831) 620-1909, wrathwines.com 56 THE BEST OF MONTEREY BAY ® EAT + DRINK 2026-2027 SPECIAL ADVERTISING SECTION Signature Drinks Folktale Winery
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