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FOLKTALES SUMMER 2021 www.folktalewinery.com // 8940 Carmel Valley Rd., Carmel, CA, 93923
FOLKTALE WINERY FOLKTALE WINERY
What’s new
After a year and a half of We are delighted to be able to offer live music in our garden daily. Every Thursday-Saturday & Monday
isolation and distancing, 3-5pm, as well as every Sunday 11:30am-1:30pm for our Bubble Brunch.
I’m ready to delete Zoom
But First, a
A medley of some of our favorite musicians along with new additions and soon to be touring performers. This September we are
off my computer. I’ve looking forward to bringing back the world renowned San Francisco Comedy Competition to our Barrel Room. Over the years,
enjoyed not catching legends such as Robin Williams, Dana Carvey, and Ellen DeGeneres have emerged from this stand-up comedy contest to become
stars. As the world continues to change we are feeling very hopeful and starting to book more events, concerts and experiences for
a cold, but I can’t put
Message from
our Folktale family.
another squirt of sanitizer
on my hands.
Greg
I got a little poetic on you last issue, which inevitably leads to self- After a year and a half of isolation and distancing, I’m ready to delete
reflection. And when I stop to think about how this strange period in Zoom off my computer. I’ve enjoyed not catching a cold, but I can’t
history has affected me, I have come to discover something shocking put another squirt of sanitizer on my hands. I don’t think masks are
about myself. I might be a hugger. going away completely. In some situations, like when one is feeling
under-the-weather, I don’t think they should. We all need to be more
Since March 2020, I’ve barely shaken a hand or high-fived anyone aware and more conscientious, because another shutdown will be
that didn’t share my DNA, much less given a hug. My elbow has devastating, but it feels like a level of normal is starting to return. I
never gotten so much use, but since completing my vaccinations want to enjoy concerts, big dinners, and I might even get out on the
and as the CDC relaxed restrictions, I have found myself wanting to dance floor.
hug people again.
For now, I am looking forward to the day when we can greet guests
There are co-workers that I’ve become close with, but started during with a mask-free smile again. We are so excited to expand our
the pandemic, so I had never seen them without a mask. It’s like hours of operation this summer, and we’re planning all kinds of new
meeting a penpal in person for the first time. “Oh, that’s what you experiences and fun at the winery, and also for those who can't travel
look like. Nice to finally meet you.” And then we hug. to us. There are a lot of great new people at Folktale, and we are all
excited for summer.
There are friends that I have not seen in 18 months. It starts with
masks on, and an elbow will go up, then someone will say, “I’ve been And if I see you, I will definitely want to give you a hug.
vaccinated.” Welcomed with a “Me too.” And then the masks come
off and the hugs begin. Thank you for being part of the adventure.
The most shocking is when I see the children of my friends. They Greg
run up and give big bear hugs. Eye-clenching, muscle-straining,
unfiltered-joy hugs, especially to one another. You can see how
much they have missed that interaction, and it makes me realize
how much I have missed it, too.
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Wine Notes:
2020 SAUVIGNON BLANC 2020 ESTATE CHARDONNAY 2020 CARBONIC SANGIOVESE 2019 ESTATE PINOT NOIR
Note from our
winemaker
Pet Nat, as it’s
affectionately called,
is a sparkling wine
made by bottling
fermenting wine at
harvest time and
400 cases produced. 1,000 cases produced. 520 cases produced. 420 cases produced. allowing that ferment
to finish in the bottle.
Cedar Lane Vineyard, Arroyo Mission Ranch Vineyard, Folktale Estate Vineyard, Mission Ranch Vineyard,
Seco AVA Arroyo Seco AVA Monterey AVA Arroyo Seco AVA
13.6% Alc. By Vol. 13.2% Alc. By Vol. 11.1% Alc. By Vol. 13.9% Alc. By Vol.
3.45 pH 3.65 pH 3.56 pH 3.72 pH Five years ago, if someone would have come up to me and told
5.5 g/L TA 5.6 g/L TA 6.0 g/L TA 5.6 g/L TA me about "Pet Nat” I would likely have told them “bless you” and
been very confused. In our Summer shipment, we are releasing our
Harvested 9/22, the grapes were gently Harvested from different blocks across Harvested 10/8 from our organically Harvested between 9/11-20 at Mission
pressed into a stainless-steel tank to Mission Ranch Vineyard between 9/28- farmed Estate Vineyard in Carmel Valley, Ranch Vineyard, our Estate Pinot Noir 4th vintage of the stuff, in all its sparkling glory. For those of you
settle before being racked to a clean 10/16, the grapes all arrived at Folktale the grapes were gently sorted before was sorted, destemmed and placed who may not be fellow Nat’ers, let’s break it down. Pet Nat, as it’s
tank for its native fermentation. After and were treated the same. Upon arrival, being placed into bins to begin their into concrete fermenters to begin the affectionately called, is a sparkling wine made by bottling fermenting
2 months, the wine was racked off its they were gently pressed in our bladder carbonic maceration (fermentation). fermentation. Concrete is a great vessel wine at harvest time and allowing that ferment to finish in the
sediment and remained in tank until press where we gently extract juice This is a unique process where we load to ferment in – our tanks are 6” thick, and
bottling to preserve its freshness. from the berries. Afterwards, the freshly up the bins with dry ice and LOTS of remain fairly cool, despite the weather bottle. It’s that simple! Now, before you start wondering what the
squeezed juice is sent to tank for a few CO2 gas, removing all traces of oxygen outside. This means that we can expect winemaking team does all day, let’s go over some of the challenges
TASTING NOTES: days to let most of the sediment settle to before covering the bins and placing a longer and cooler fermentation, ideal of making Pet Nat.
the bottom of the tank. We then rack the them in the back of our cellar. It’s always for varieties like Pinot Noir where thin
Daffodils, key lime, fresh cut grass, clean juice to neutral French oak barrels super tempting to peek into these guys skins tend to break, releasing easily
and soft bell pepper open to bright to begin their native fermentations. to make sure things are going well, but fermentable sugars for into the juice First of all, the sweetness has to be JUST right. If you’ve fermented
acidity and a peach and lemon balm The individual lots all completed their the secret is to leave them alone for a 2-3 for yeast to easily consume. When this too much of the sugars and there isn’t much more for the yeast to
finish. Drink nicely chilled and with your primary and secondary (malolactic) weeks while they undergo their magic. happens, the fermentation tends to do, the wine will be flat (boring). If you leave too much sugar…well,
favorite type of oysters. fermentations, aged in French oak, and Carbonic maceration breaks sugars down happen quickly, producing lots of heat
blended just prior to bottling in May 2021. and converts them into alcohol using and releasing aromatic compounds into
we don’t want to get into that – but let’s just say things could get
enzymes, all the while producing floral the air. Keeping a fermentation cool helps messy. The second thing to focus on is clarity. It’s a tricky job to
TASTING NOTES: and fruity aromas that people flock to like combat that struggle, and preserves get clear Pet Nat, since the yeast you want and need to finish the
the salmon of Capistrano. Once complete, much more of the beautiful aroma Pinot fermentation make the wine cloudy. Just so we’re all clear, cloudiness
Opens with tropical notes of banana and we gently press the grapes and let the Noir has. Once the ferments were dry, we
kiwi with fresh cut hay, apple, and flint fermentation finish in tank before racking gently basket pressed them and racked is nothing to be alarmed about, but you might get questions from
along with cream pie and marzipan on to barrel for a soft 6 month neutral them to barrel where they aged for about fellow dinner party guests if a wine has a little haze. It should also
the palate. French oak aging. a year in neutral French oak. The two be noted for sparkling wine especially, that the CO2 bubbles love
lots were racked together just prior to surface area, and form off the yeast (sediment) in the bottle. When
TASTING NOTES: bottling. Our 2020 Pet Nat is made from sustainably farmed Grenache Blanc
there is a lot of sediment, the bubbles are innumerous and dissipate grapes from the Mission Ranch Vineyard in the Arroyo Seco AVA.
Fresh cranberries and watermelon, TASTING NOTES: quickly. We have decided to take it upon ourselves to undergo a Only 200 cases produced
cotton candy, Jordan almond candies, disgorgement process, removing the majority of the sediment once
2019 CABERNET SAUVIGNON that finishes juicy and fresh with a soft Fresh rose, ripe strawberry, baking spice, the fermentation is complete. To achieve this, we first need to wait
nutmeg, rose, and sour cherry finish. The pencil shavings, minerality, and a red
for the ferment to finish. This often takes MONTHS in the cold winter
Employee spotlight
term “Porch Pounder” was made for this chile, cherry skin, cinnamon, and dark
14.3% Alc. By Vol. wine… chocolate finish. An elegant Pinot Noir months and is dependent on warmer spring weather to kick things
3.78 pH for any occasion. off again. Once complete, we turn all the bottles neck down, and let
5.9 g/L TA the natural settling process begin. We return to each bottle a few
Harvested from 3 different blocks across the 2020 PETILLANT NATURAL times and gently shake them to get the majority of the sediment Meet Emily Hess, Wine Club
organically farmed Massa Estate between off the shoulders of the bottle (the sexy curvy bit) and allow that Coordinator. A Seaside resident
10/4 and 10/25, the grapes were all sorted sediment to pile up at the neck. Once the sediment is settled, we get with a background in marine
three times at Folktale, removing all the 12.2% Alc. By Vol. science, Emily is usually found
stems, any leaves and underripe fruit – 3.12 pH some dry ice in buckets and place each bottle inside it individually
with her paddle board on (or
leaving us with perfectly ripe berries, and 6.6 g/L TA until the wine and sediment in the neck freezes (about 3-5 minutes).
in) the ocean, and although
nothing else. The native fermentations We pop the top with a bottle opener and wait for the party to start. originally from Utah, she loves
kicked off after about 4 days of pump overs, Slowly, over the course of the next few minutes, the “plug” warms
and lasted about 2 weeks before finishing Harvested 10/8 from Mission Ranch, the life in Monterey and all of the
up. The grapes were gently basket pressed grapes were gently pressed and racked up enough to gently start moving up and out of the bottle as the adventures it offers. As an
and racked to barrels where the individual to tank to settle for a few days before pressure behind it forces it on out with a loud pop. We quickly recap alumni of CSUMB’s Science
lots aged for 6 months before the final beginning their native fermentation in the bottle and preserve as much of the dissolved CO2 that’s in the Illustration graduate program,
blend was created and returned to barrel to tank. Once nearing completion, we chilled
the tank down to slow the ferment down wine for your enjoyment, not ours. Emily has worked with various
age for another 12 months, giving the wine marine science agencies around
18 months in French oak (25% new). and bottled it with just the right amount
of sweetness in it. The fermentation As you can imagine, this process takes time, and it took the three the Monterey area in visual
TASTING NOTES: finished up a few months later in bottle, of us about a week to get through all the bottles. It should also be communication, and brings
giving the wine its effervescence. We hope her artistic skillset to Folktale,
you enjoy this fun passion project of ours stated that some bottles settle or disgorge better than others, so
Dark fruit with layers of wisteria, anise, red as well as her love for the
pepper, wood, and cacao nibs. The palate as much as we did producing it. there will always be bottle variation in Pet Nat – but that’s part of the
community it encompasses.
is balanced delicately by more lively and magic of this wine. Serve your Pet Nat cold, and pair perfectly with She has always been drawn to
fresh red fruit along with mocha, toasted TASTING NOTES:
sunshine. the wine industry, as another
280 cases produced. coffee, vanilla and baking and tarragon
spice. Tightly wound, this wine will open 200 cases produced. Banana runts, white flower, pineapple, fusion of her passions for art and
beautifully in front of a fire or in the and kiwi fill your nose as this fun and science, and she is excited to be
Massa Estate Vineyard, Carmel Mission Ranch Vineyard, Arroyo exciting wine opens. Further, it has a light David
Valley AVA company of a nice cut of meat. a part of the Folktale family.
Seco AVA and energetic palate with green apple
and Bosc pear.
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A note from Chef Todd Turmeric Chicken with a Peach Salad
The other day I was grilling some chicken for a few friends and family and one of our guests
commented on how delicious and juicy the chicken was...
Ingredients
I took it as a compliment and moved on with no additional thought. It was only a few hours ago, as I • 1 (3-4 pound) brined • ¼ teaspoon of coarse
was doing a little "late night, left-over raid" on the fridge that it hit me. Too often I take it for granted chicken, halved, backbone, ground cumin seed
that my chicken is moist, that my steaks are perfectly cooked and my vegetables are cooked till rib cage, and thigh bones • ½ tablespoon of paprika
snaptastic, bright green, still bursting with flavor and nutrients. removed (Ask your Butcher • 1 dash cayenne pepper
to do this for you) • 1 tablespoon of freshly
So it seems only right that as we head into summer that I share a few tips and techniques to help you • 1 tablespoon of olive oil squeezed lemon juice
with your grilling woes, after all, it is all in the technique and I know how to make perfectly tender • coarse salt and freshly • 2 minced garlic cloves
and delicious chicken. ground black pepper • ½ cup of plain Greek yogurt
• 1 tablespoon of turmeric • peach, red onion and basil
• ¼ teaspoon of coarse salad, for serving
ground coriander seed
Peach, Red Onion and Basil Salad
Here are a few helpful hints to make your summer
grilling more flavorful and less frustrating! Method
In a medium bowl combine the olive oil, salt, pepper, turmeric, Ingredients
• BRINE! Chicken, turkey, pork... A brine will marinate, season coriander, cumin, paprika, cayenne, lemon juice, garlic and yogurt
and assist in the retention of natural juices. Later, I will and whip to combine. Liberally paint yogurt marinate on the • 3 peaches, sliced 1/2 inch • juice of 1/2 lemon
provide a simple brine recipe that will act as your multi- chicken and let sit in the fridge for 2-4 hours. thick • 1/2 teaspoon of coarse salt
purpose moisture maker for years to come. A good brine is • 1/4 red onion, very thinly • freshly ground pepper
the first step, equally important is cooking time and medium Heat your grill to a medium high, leaving room for indirect cooking. sliced • 1 tablespoon of extra-virgin
of cooking. Once the grill is ready, make sure the cooking grate is clean and • 1/3 cup fresh basil (leaves olive oil
brushed with oil. This will help keep the chicken from sticking. torn if large)
• Grilling is always a popular way, it adds a smoky, Cook the chicken for 2-3 minutes on each side, allowing good grill
caramelization to the meat which in the case of chicken marks and some caramelization to happen. Once chicken has a
can be a real help as a yard bird can be a little boring! good grilled look, move it off of direct heat and allow it to cook Method
for another 10-12 minutes or until an instant-read thermometer
Toss peaches with red onion, basil, lemon juice, salt, and some pepper.
• Another great technique that implements dairy as a inserted into the chicken thigh registers 160 degrees.
Drizzle with olive oil. It is a nice touch to grill the peaches very lightly
marinate, is yogurt. marinate. When it comes to cooking to bring out some additional flavor and offer a subtle smokiness to the
times and such, each piece of meat will vary, based on Place each chicken half on a plate and serve immediately with pan
salad. Serve with a bottle of the Folktale Albariño and sit back and enjoy
thickness, on or off the bone, and temperature of the grill. juices and the peach, red onion and basil salad.
your summer.
A solid rule of thumb is to cook breast meat to an internal
temperature of 155 degrees and then allow it to rest and
carryover to 160 degrees, thighs or drumsticks to an internal
temperature of 160 degrees and allow it to carryover cook
• Finally I think the most important part of grilling chicken is
to 165 degrees. Same temperatures for a whole bird, however
being patient and what I mean by being patient is not just
I tend to poke the inner thigh (gigiddy) and if the juices
leaving it on the grill to cook and cook and dry out and get
run clear I allow the bird to rest and pull any final touches
dryer and yet dryer. When I say patient, I mean work over a
together and serve...
hot grill to mark and flavor your chicken then move it over to
implement indirect cooking, that is using the heat from the
• Cooking on the bone is another way to retain a bit of
hot heat source while not being directly over the heat source,
moistness as well as flavor!
the grill becomes an oven.
• KEEP THE SKIN ON! Cooking chicken in any fashion is
Well, I wish you all the grilling success this summer brings!
enhanced by cooking with the skin on. You may choose to
remove it before eating, but cooking with it on, allows the skin
Cheers!
to be a natural baster for the meat as it cooks.
Chef Todd Fisher
Simple Chicken Brine
Method
Ingredients Bring 1/2 gallon of the water, the salt and sugar to boil, stirring until
• 1 gallon cold water both are completely dissolved. Remove from heat, add flavorings,
• 1 cup kosher salt cover and allow to cool completely. Add the remaining 1/2 gallon of
• 1/2 cup sugar water. Refrigerate to below 40 degrees Fahrenheit before adding
• 2 bay leaves the chicken. To keep the chicken submerged, place a heavy plate, or
• 1 lemon cut in half and a flat-bottomed bowl filled with some water over the chicken in the
squeezed brine container.
• 6 sprigs of thyme
• 4 smashed garlic cloves Keep the brine and chicken COLD during brining, between 36-40
• 1 tablespoon of crushed degrees Fahrenheit. If there's room, place the brining chicken in the
red chili flakes fridge. If not, brine in an insulated cooler, and place a sealed bag of
ice in the brine with the chicken. Don't put loose ice in the brine...
when it melts, the brine will be diluted and it won't do its job.
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Alpha Green Smoothie
What you’ll need...
We love making smoothies. Especially Green smoothies. They can • 1 avocado • 4 curly kale leaves (take
be delicious and super nutritious. Aligning with our mission to • 1 banana (frozen or fresh) most of the stem out)
create products that help the body heal we like to make sure we’re • 12 fl. oz. of water* • a knob of turmeric (wash
integrating herbal medicine into all of our daily rituals. An easy way • 1 (12 fl. oz.) Alpha Green it and don’t worry about
to do that is by having some of our Botanical Beverages stocked Botanical Beverage peeling - organic only)
in your freezer. Each beverage consists of an herbal mixture that is • Handful of baby spinach • 1 teaspoon black pepper or
formulated for a specific benefit. • a knob of ginger (wash it and peppercorns**
don’t worry about peeling - • ½ of a lemon (washed and
There's a recipe that can turn a botanical beverage into so much organic only) de-seeded
more. Using Alpha Green as a base for a smoothie is a fast and easy
way to: • *You can sub out the 12 fl. oz. of water for an alternative
milk. If you are looking to buy some at the store we
• Create a meal or snack with the base being a botanical beverage. highly recommend MALK brand Almond Milk. If making
• Get two beverages out of one Alpha Green. your own try out our recipe for Sunflower-Hemp Milk.
• Boost your immune system, calm inflammation and feed your gut. (wwworganicpharmer.com/blogs/organic-pharmer-blog/
sunflower-hemp-milk)
• **We add in the black pepper as when using turmeric you
need black pepper or coconut oil to allow the maximum
absorption of all those anti-inflammatory properties.
How to make it
• Start with the de-stemmed kale, put that in a food processor and
hit play for a few minutes to get it pre-chopped.
• Add in the ginger and turmeric knobs and let that go for a few
seconds to break it apart.
• Then add in the remaining ingredients, no special order. Save the
water for last to see if you need it all!
• Pour in a glass, share, and enjoy!
You can buy your Alpha Green online, at Provisions or at the Carmel
by the Sea and Carmel Valley farmers markets!
@organicpharmer
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