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Calaveras Wineries Black Sheep Winery, 221 Main St., Murphys, CA 95247, 209-728-2157, www.blacksheepwinery.com, E-mail: info@blacksheepwinery.com. Open 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. seven days a week. Broll Mountain Vineyards, 106 Main St., Murphys, CA 95247, 209-728-9750, http://www.BrollMountainVineyards.com. Broll Mountain Vineyards produces estate bottled Syrah, Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon from their Murphys vineyards. The tasting room is open 1 to 5 p.m., Saturdays and Sundays and weekdays by appointment. Boitano Family Wines, #7 Highway 4, Jones Street and
Highway 4, Murphys, CA 95247, 209-728-8236 (phone and fax), 209-286-1595
(weekday office), www.BoitanoFamilyWines.com,
Email: Boitanofamilywines@hotmail.com
. Specializing in Italian varietals, Boitano offers Barbera, Sangiovese,
Zinfandel, Port, Trebbiano (Italian breakfast wine), Raspberry & Almond
sparkling wines. The tasting room is open from noon to 5 p.m. on weekends. Brice Station, 3353 E. Highway 4, Murphys, CA
95247 (four miles east of Murphys), 209-728-9893, 209-728-8805 (fax), www.BriceStation.com,
Email: mastranch@mindspring.com.
Brice
Station was a busy stage stop frequented by visitors traveling to the Calaveras
Big Trees. One hundred years later Brice Station is home to a vineyard,
tasting room and fifty-year-old pottery shop where travelers can still rest and
be refreshed with a glass of award-winning wine. Open noon to 6 p.m. Fridays,
Saturdays and Sundays, some Mondays and by appointment. Chatom Vineyards, 1969 Highway 4, (P.O. Box 2730), Douglas Flat CA 95229, 736-6504, http://www.chatomvineyards.com, E-mail: info@chatomvineyards.com. Open from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. Chatom Vineyards is nestled in the Esmeralda Valley in Calaveras County. The vineyard boasts 14 varietals of grapes planted on 65 acres including Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Semillon, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Zinfandel, Syrah, Brunello Sangiovese and six Portuguese varietals. Chiarella Wines, 1211 S. Main St., Angels Camp, 736-1193, www.chiarellawines.com. Open noon to 5 p.m. Friday through Sunday. Domaine Becquet, 2173 Highway 12 E. (Highway 12 & Double Springs Road), Valley Springs CA 95252, 772-1303, 772-9669 (fax), www.BecquetWinery.com, E-mail: bequetwinery@yahoo.com. Besides Zinfandel, Merlot, Syrah and Sangiovese, Domaine Becquet produces olive oil and honey in the tradition of Provence. Tastings and luncheons from 11a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesdays through Sundays. Weddings and banquets also welcome. Frog's Tooth Winery, 380 Main St., Suite 5, Murphys, 728-2700, www.frogstooth.com. Open 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday through Sunday. Specialties include Pinot Grigio, Fume Blanc, Meritage, Tempranillo, Petite Sirah and Grenache.
Hello Wines, 3474 Toyon Circle, Valley Springs, CA, 95252, 209-754-4708. The winery is open from noon to 5 p.m. on weekends. Weekday hours are by limited. Email: hellowines@gmail.com. John Caracciolo, founder. Gerber Vineyards, Laraine Wines, 3675 Six Mile Road,
Vallecito, CA 95251, 209-736-4766, http://www.gerberwineyards.com.
With 92 acres of Chardonnay, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah and Sangiovese,
the Gerbers enjoy the largest vineyard in Calaveras County. An 1800's farmhouse
on the valley floor has become the inviting tasting room where guests can sit on
the porch to enjoy a tranquil breeze under a 100-year old tree. The tasting room
is open 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekends and holidays and weekdays by appointment. Hatcher Winery, 419 Main St. (basement of the historic
Segale Building), Murphys, CA 95247, 209-605-7111, 209-736-0085 fax, www.HatcherWinery.com. Open
11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays, and weekdays by appointment. Irish Vineyards, 2849 Highway 4, Vallecito, CA, 95251,
209-736-1299, http://www.irishvineyard.com.
Irish Vineyards is family owned and operated. Only small lots of the finest,
most flavorful grapes are used, blended to perfection. The 1867 historical home
adds to the ambiance and charm of the winery. Open 2:30 to 5 p.m. Fridays and 11
a.m. and 5 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays. Iron Rock Vineyards, 1154 Pennsylvania Gulch Road,
Murphys, CA 95247, 209-728-8514, www.IndianRockVineyards.com,
Email: dave@IndianRockVineyards.com, Indian Rock Vineyards is located on
a serene and historical site originally settled many years ago by the Miwok
Indians. The Bauer Family has restored 38 acres of prime vineyard land,
where they are growing nine different grape varieties, and have begun the
construction of a new winery facility (est. completion fall 2005). Chardonnay,
Pinot Grigio and dry Rose' are available for tasting and purchase. Open from
noon to 6 p.m. Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays. Ironstone Vineyards, 1894 Six
Mile Road, Murphys CA 95257, 209-728-1251, 728-1275 (fax), www.ironstonevineyards.com,
E-mail: kautz@goldrush.com. Open 11 a.m.
to 5 p.m. daily. The Sierra Foothill's premier winery and entertainment complex
offers complimentary tours and wine tasting. Tours feature an aging cavern,
landscaped gardens and an amphitheatre. While touring enjoy the famed Alhambra
Theater Pipe Organ and browse through the fine jewelry shop. To further enhance
your visit dine at Ironstone’s gourmet delicatessen and visit the Heritage
Museum, which houses a 44-pound crystalline gold leaf specimen. Call for an
events calendar or visit Ironstone’s website. Lavender Ridge Vineyard, 431 B Main St., Murphys, CA 95247,
209-728-2441, http://www.lavenderridgevineyard.com,
Email: info@lavenderridgevineyard.com.
Lavender
Ridge Vineyard specializes solely in Rhone varietal wines from Calaveras County
and the Sierra Foothills. Also enjoy organic olive oil and lavender bouquets from
the Lavender Ridge estate. Open from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays. Malvadino Vineyards, 457C Algiers St., Murphys CA
95257, 728-9030, 413-771-0098 (fax), www.malvadino.com,
E-mail: malvadino@atti.com.
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family owned and operated winery specializing in small lots of premium wines
from surrounding area vineyards. Open noon to 5 p.m. Wednesdays through Fridays and 11
a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays. , except Tuesdays and major holidays.
Milliaire Winery, 276 Main St., Murphys CA 95257,
209-728-1658, www.milliairewinery.com,
E-mail: wines@milliairewinery.com.
Located in the heart of historic Murphys, this unique winery is dedicated to a
very limited production of premium wines from the Sierra foothills. The winery
specializes in Cabernet Sauvignon,
Merlot and Zinfandel. The tasting room is open from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. Newsome-Harlow Wines, 403 Main St., Murphys, 728-9817, www.Newsome-Harlow.com. Open 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday through Sunday. Solomon Wine Company, 397-A Main St., Murphys, 209-728-8290. Open noon to 6 p.m. Thursdays, noon to 5 Fridays, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturdays and noon to 5 p.m. Sundays. Specializing in proprietary blends, Mediterranean varietals and ancient wine Zinfandel. Stevenot Winery, 2690 San Domingo Road (winery), 458
Main St. (store), Murphys CA 95257, 209-728-3436, 209-728-0638 (tasting room),
728-3710 (fax), www.stevenotwinery.com,
E-mail: info@stevenotwinery.com.
Established in 1973 by Barden Stevenot, the winery is at the forefront of the
renaissance of premium wine production in Calaveras County. Exceptional
Chardonnay, Merlot, Syrah, Tempranillo, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc,
Zinfandel, and the premium Gabriel wines are highly acclaimed by wine writers
and enthusiasts nationwide. The tasting room at the winery is open from 10 a.m.
to 5 p.m. daily, while the downtown store, "Stevenot & Main," is
open from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesdays through Mondays. Twisted Oak Winery, Historic Tasting Room at 350 Main
St., Murphys, CA, 95247 and Scenic Winery Tasting Room at 4280 Red Hill Road,
Vallecito, 209-728-3942 (Murphys) and 209-736-9080 (Vallecito) 209-736-8068
(fax), http://www.twistedoak.com.
Twisted Oak features fine wines made from Spanish and Rhone varietals (such as
Tempranillo, Syrah, Grenache, and Viognier) grown in Calaveras County and the
Sierra Foothills. The new winery tasting room is located at the intersection of
Highway 4 and Red Hill Road in Vallecito. Both locations are open 10:30 a.m. to
5:30 p.m. Thursday through Sunday, or any time by appointment. Picknickers
welcome! Facilities available for small- to medium-sized events. Vina Moda Winery, 634 French Gulch Road, Murphys, 209-728-9911, vinamodawinery@gmail. Open noon to 5 p.m. Friday through Sunday and weekdays by appointment. Zucca Mountain Vineyards, 425 E. Main St., Murphys CA 95257, 209-736-2949, 209-728-1623 (tasting room),
www.zuccawines.com, Email: info@zuccawines.com.
Take the time to visit Zucca’s grotto-like cellar below a historic building
and taste the winery’s Barbera, Sangiovese, Syrah and other delicious wines.
The family winery and vineyards are located near New Melones Lake, which
produces cooling breezes for premium wine grapes. The tasting room is open from
noon to 5 p.m. daily and by appointment. |
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