Calaveras County Wineries and Tasting Rooms

Areas in Calaveras County

• Murphys

  Many tasting rooms line historic Main Street, within walking distance of each other and of restaurants and lodging.

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• Vallecito and Angels Camp

  The Vallecito area, between Murphys and Angels Camp, has vineyard tasting rooms.

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Also in Calaveras County: Arnold and San Andreas.

Know before you go

Reservations

In and around Murphys, several tasting rooms take walk-ins, but many open only part of the week, and larger groups may need to call ahead.

Tasting fees

Expect a different fee at each stop; some Murphys tasting rooms waive it when you buy wine.

Getting there

From Stockton, take Highway 4 east into the foothills; from Sacramento, take Highway 49 through Mokelumne Hill. Highway 4 over Ebbetts Pass, one route from the east, closes in winter and spring.

Best time to visit

A yearly grape stomp in Murphys celebrates the harvest in early October. Spring is wildflower season across the county, and summer has outdoor concerts.

Getting around

You can walk between the tasting rooms on Murphys' Main Street. Wherever you taste, plan a designated driver or a tour.

Many tasting rooms take part in a spring wine weekend, and Murphys holds a holiday open house with local wines each December.

Nearby wine regions

• Amador County

  Some of Amador's dry-farmed Zinfandel vines date to the 1800s, and Sutter Creek's tasting rooms sit a short walk apart.

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• El Dorado County

  Hillside vineyards climb from about 1,000 to 3,500 feet, with wineries spread from Apple Hill near Camino south to Fair Play.

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• Lodi

  Old-vine Zinfandel shares Lodi's vineyards with more than 100 other grape varieties, and most tastings need no reservation.

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