Sierra Foothills · Calaveras County Wine Country

Murphys

Calaveras County's Most Charming Wine Village

Murphys is one of the most perfectly preserved Gold Rush towns in California — a single main street lined with 1850s limestone and brick buildings, 20+ tasting rooms within walking distance, exceptional restaurants, and access to Calaveras County's diverse wine varieties including old-vine Zinfandel, Tempranillo, and Italian varieties.

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Wineries
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Wine & dining
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Tasting Fees
$15–$50
Vibe
Wine country charm
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🤓 Did You Know?
Wine has been produced commercially in the United States since the 1830s — California alone now has over 140 designated American Viticultural Areas (AVAs), more than any other state.

Wineries to Visit

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Where to Eat

V Restaurant, Bar & Bistro$$$

Murphys' finest — sophisticated California cuisine in a converted Victorian with an excellent regional wine list.

Grounds Restaurant$$

Relaxed farm-to-table in a historic building — one of the most consistent restaurants in Gold Country.

Alchemy Restaurant$$$

Creative California cuisine with outstanding local and regional wine selections.

Pickle Barrel$

Casual sandwich shop beloved by tasting room staff — perfect picnic provisions for a winery afternoon.

Things to Do

  • ✓ Walk Main Street from end to end — 20+ tasting rooms in 3 blocks
  • ✓ Ironstone Vineyards (5 min) — cavern tour, museum, and Heritage Mural
  • ✓ Calaveras Big Trees State Park (15 min) — ancient giant sequoias
  • ✓ Mercer Caverns underground tour
  • ✓ Lake Tulloch recreation — water sports in Gold Country
  • ✓ Moaning Cavern — 165-foot cavern rappelling (15 min away)
🍷 WinoNotion Insider Tip
Murphys is one of the most underrated wine day-trips from the Bay Area. The combination of walkable tasting rooms, genuine 1850s architecture, and outstanding restaurants puts it ahead of many more famous wine towns. Visit on a weekday to have Main Street nearly to yourself.
Known For

Walkable tasting rooms, 1850s limestone buildings, Calaveras County wine diversity, Ironstone Vineyards nearby

Drive Times
San Francisco
2h 30min
Sacramento
1h 30min
Sutter Creek
45min
Where to Stay
Murphys HotelBoutique

The original 1856 hotel — Ulysses Grant and Mark Twain both stayed here. Authentically historic.

Victoria InnB&B

Wine country B&B in a beautifully maintained Victorian — quiet garden and excellent hospitality.

Dunbar House 1880B&B

Award-winning B&B in a restored 1880 Italianate Victorian — exceptional breakfast and garden setting.

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