Hovey Winery, Murphys
Wine tasting is a perfect, laid-back, stress-free experience in Calaveras County. We have winery tasting rooms dotted all around the county. Historic downtowns, Angels Camp and Murphys, offer wine tasting rooms on their charming Gold Rush era Main Streets, and Copperopolis has The Copper Cellar Wine Bar in their picturesque town square.
For vineyard tasting rooms, you’ll want to check out the Vallecito area between Angels Camp and Murphys, or get the full list of all of the wineries and tasting rooms in Calaveras County. Visit the Calaveras Winegrape Alliance at the Murphys Information Center on Main Street in downtown Murphys for ideas of vineyards to visit or varietals available around the county.
Not only does Calaveras boast award winning wines, we also craft award-winning spirits and hard ciders found on Sacramento’s Michelin-star menus! Visit Posterity Ciderworks in Mokelumne Hill, a family-owned, kid- and dog-friendly cidery crafting award-winning, dry-fermented gluten-free ciders from locally foraged ingredients and California fruit, offering tastings, tours, snacks, and non-alcoholic options in a welcoming Sierra Foothills setting. And, be sure to stop in at Hinterhaus Distilling in Arnold, a husband-and-wife–owned, small-batch distillery where visitors can enjoy a welcoming tasting room overlooking their 150-gallon still while sampling handcrafted whiskeys, vodka, liqueurs, and more – each batch created in partnership with local vintners, brewers, and malters and bottled with labels inspired by the Sierra Nevada landscape.
For wine tasting in Calaveras without the worry of driving, you can arrange a vineyard tour with Coche Vino Wine Tours, Mother Lode Adventure Charter Services, Buzz’d Buzz Tours or Stagecoach Limousine. For all things wine in Calaveras County, including a free, downloadable wineries map, check out the Calaveras Winegrape Alliance.
Wines in Calaveras are generally made from locally & sustainably estate-grown grapes, and hand-crafted in small batches. Our winemakers pride themselves on their attention to detail throughout the entire process, and the result? Seriously good wines. Find some amazing 2025 award-winners here
Come experience the welcoming and approachable wineries of Calaveras County, where laid-back Sierra Foothills charm pairs perfectly with locally & sustainably grown, exceptional wine. Our community is here to help you relax, explore, and discover flavors you’ll love. Cheers to finding your next favorite experience in Calaveras!
