Folktale Winery
8940 Carmel Valley Road, Carmel (831) 293-7500, folktalewinery.com
Picture this: You’re reading your voter guide, doing your research for November’s election. But you’re not doing it at a musty desk or in a frenzied panic in your car right before you go in to cast your vote. No, you’re doing it in the Carmel Valley sunshine with a glass of Folktale Sparkling Rosé. The breeze brings in the scents of the farms, vineyards, orchards, and gardens nearby. Your breath is a little easier, a little richer. You might even discuss the topics on your mind with your neighbors in the garden outskirts of this storybook castle. With your second glass, order a snack from the seasonal menu that is very accommodating to vegan or gluten-free diners.