Hovey Winery

Sierra Foothills · Calaveras County · Calaveras County AVA
🌳 Wine Garden 🍷 Broad Varietal List 🏛️ Historic Main St ✅ Walk-ins Welcome 🥂 Glass & Bottle
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Hours
Daily, seasonal
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Phone
(209) 728-9999
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Tasting Fee
$20 / $25 red
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Reservations
Walk-ins; 7+ reserve
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Setting
Wine Garden

About Hovey Winery

Hovey Winery brings a wine garden and later weekend service to the heart of downtown Murphys. Founded in 2008 by Chuck Hovey, a longtime Calaveras County resident and Sierra Foothill winemaking pioneer, the winery pours from the historic 1850 Albert Michelson house on Main Street, with a shaded lawn locals simply call "the garden."

The portfolio is broad, reflecting Chuck's decades working with Calaveras vineyards: a wide range of reds, whites and blends, with Zinfandel, Tempranillo and Sangiovese among the standouts. Fruit is sourced largely from Calaveras County and the wine is made just a short walk from the tasting room. Flights, glasses and bottles are available; the last tasting begins about thirty minutes before closing, and groups of seven or more should reserve.

A Main Street wine garden in the 1850 Albert Michelson house, pouring Chuck Hovey's broad Calaveras lineup where downtown Murphys likes to linger.
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The wine garden,a shady Main Street lawn built for lingering.
Broad varietal list,reds, whites and blends for mixed groups.
A Murphys landmark,pouring in the historic 1850 Albert Michelson house.
Later weekend hours,summer glass-and-bottle service extends the afternoon.
"Downtown convenience, a broad lineup and a garden that keeps the afternoon going."
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Current Releases
Wines change with each vintage
For an accurate list of current-release wines and library bottlings from Hovey Winery, please check the winery's official website or contact the tasting room directly. Calaveras County producers typically rotate vintages and offerings seasonally.

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Tasting Room & Wine Garden
Taste flights, or enjoy wine by the glass or bottle, in the Main Street tasting room or the shaded wine garden. Reservations required for groups of seven or more and encouraged on weekends; last tasting is about thirty minutes before close.
$20 standard / $25 red-only waived with two bottles

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the tasting room hours at Hovey Winery?

Hovey is open seven days a week, generally from midday, with later close on Friday and Saturday and summer-weekend glass-and-bottle service until 7pm. Hours shift seasonally, so confirm with the winery before visiting.

Do I need a reservation to visit Hovey Winery?

Walk-ins are welcome. Reservations are required for groups of seven or more and are encouraged on weekends. The last tasting begins about thirty minutes before closing.

What wines does Hovey Winery make?

Hovey offers a broad range of Calaveras County reds, whites and blends, with Zinfandel, Tempranillo and Sangiovese among the best known.

How much is a tasting at Hovey Winery?

The standard tasting is $20 and a red-only flight is $25, with one fee waived when you buy two bottles.

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