Calaveras County Wineries

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Stevenot Winery • 19.30 miles 
2690 San Domingo Road, Murphys, 209-728-3436

Located three miles north of Murphys Main Street off Sheep Ranch Road. The Stevenot family planted roots in Calaveras County during the Gold Rush with mining their main concern. Now over 100 years later, after years of experimenting with fruit on the property, the winery is producing over 50,000 cases of twelve different varietals. Stevenot wines are generally of a full-blown style; big, bountiful noses, rich fruit, and a pleasant balance of oak. The wines of Stevenot deserve the attention of the fan of distinct varietals wines. The tasting room at the winery is in the historic, sod roofed "Alaska House," and is open daily from 10am to 5pm. Our second tasting room, located at Stevenot & Main, 458 Main St. in Murphys, is open daily 10:30am to 5:30pm. Both locations offer special features such as gourmet food products, unique gift items and award winning wines along with picnicking under the grape arbor in this scenic valley.

This 1,150 acre ranch produces a variety of award winning wines and grappa from their vineyards as well as brandy from the apple orchards. Located one mile south of the Historic Murphys Hotel on Six Mile Rd., the 7 story winery facility is a modern replica of an 1859 Gold Stamp Mill. Daily tours of the winery feature an antique collection, art gallery, restored pipe organ, tasting room, gourmet deli and wine aging caverns. The Ironstone Heritage Museum houses artifacts from the gold rush era as well as a wondrous 44 lb. crystalline gold piece which was found locally. Extensive landscaping of the winery grounds has produced several picturesque settings such as the romantic Lake Side Park and lush breezeway, creating ideal locations for special events like BBQ's, corporate retreats, weddings, and receptions. The newly constructed outdoor amphitheater and conference center complex hosts a multitude of cultural events, exhibits and festivals as well as banquets and conferences. Ironstone Vineyards and Deli are open daily from 11am to 5pm with complimentary wine tasting and tours. Call for an event schedule.

Zucca Mountain Vineyards is a family-owned and operated winery and vineyard by New Melones Lake, whose cool breezes produce premium grapes for premium wines. The tasting room is located in a cellar across Algiers St. from the Murphys Hotel. We feature Syrah, Merlot, Sangiovese Rosato, Syrah Tavel and Chardonnay varietal wines.

Black Sheep is a family owned and operated 3,500 case winery. The winery specialty is zinfandel, but they also make cabernet sauvignon, semillion, merlot and a second label called "True Frogs Lily Pad Red." This wine pays homage to our frog heritage here in Calaveras County! The winery is open for tasting on Saturdays and Sundays from 12-5 and weekdays by appointment. Informal tours and picnic area available.

The tasting room is a delight to both wine enthusiasts and non-drinkers alike. Owner Rod Ruthel is a professional artist/wine label designer and tasting room art, jewelry and fift items reflect this artictic talents. French Hill is open Saturday and Sunday from 11am to 5pm.

During the gold rush era, Domaine Becquet was known as "mountain gate," the perfect access to the foothills from Stockton, Lodi, Sacramento and the Bay Area. Close to three magnificent lakes (Comanche, Pardee, and Hogan), Domaine Becquet has an abundance of wildlife on it's 13 acres nestled along Lime Creek. The romance of the Sierra Foothills is quite evident at this elegant winery located 3 miles east of Valley Springs on Highway 12 at Double Springs Road where many French and Italian pioneers were seeking gold and planting vineyards. A small museum features that local Goldrush heritage. If the wines are California born, with their great personality and rich fruit, they clearly have a French accent, with complexity and finesse. Besides Zinfandels, Syrah and Sangiovese wines, Domaine Becquet also produces olive oil and honey "in the tradition of Provence." Tastings and luncheons Wednesday through Sunday, 11am to 5pm. Weddings and banquets also welcome. Call for an event schedule.

Rancho Encantado Winery is a small winery near San Andreas. Facilities for meetings, conferences, and weddings are available. The winery also offers a limited number of suites and rooms with spectacular views over the vineyards.

Although our vineyards have some of the oldest grapes in Calaveras county, they just started to make wine in 2001. Classes in winemaking are offered during the harvesting season (August through November). You can also take mini seminars on how to prune grapes (January through March). A number of workshops are currently offered (weekdays and weekends).

Located in beautiful historic Mokelumne Hill, French Hill Winery produces distinctive wines from select Sierra Foothill vineyards. Emphasis is on producing highly drinkable wines, true to varietal character. At any given time the winery may offer Zinfandel, Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Sangiovese, Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc and Port. Production is very limited and only premium quality wines are offered for sale. It is a "choice stop" for the true wine enthusiast.

The tasting room is a delight to both wine enthusiasts and non-drinkers alike. Owner Rod Ruthel is a professional artist/wine label designer and tasting room art, jewelry and fift items reflect this artictic talents. French Hill is open Saturday and Sunday from 11am to 5pm.