The friendly staff is great, the no pressure to join a wine club, the professional expertise on…read moreeach wine. We walked out with a few bottles which was not in the original plan.

The tasting room, while nothing fancy, is roomy and inviting, with their resident dog greeting…read moreeveryone who comes in. Personally I like their red more than their white. Unlike other tasting rooms they do not charge a flat rate tasting fee. In fact, they don't charge, trusting that you will want to buy a bottle or two instead, out of enjoyment or guilt (saying this in jest - their wine is perfectly nice and the guys there do know their wine).

Super homey wine tasting room. Sue is such a personable wine connoisseur. Generous pours and loved…read morehearing her stories. Crisp white wines and rich reds. Stop by on your trip to Murphy's!!

Wonderful place to visit with great wines. Welcoming vibe, definitely worth stopping by to taste!read more

FOOD/DRINKS: all the cheeses were really good 4.5/5 - 2017…read moreGrenache 4/5 - 2016 Mourvedre 4/5 - 2015 Cotes du Calaveras 3.75/5 - 2015 Syrah 4/5 SERVICE: Our host was welcoming, friendly, and accommodating. 5/5 FINAL THOUGHTS: We would come back. We love a wine and cheese pairing.

Came about an hour before closing but they still accommodated us!…read more The staff were super friendly and knowledgeable. The flights and snacks were super delicious. We tasted wines, cheese and crackers that were so unique! Great selection on cheese, snacks, and gifts to take home. Cannot wait to be back!

We visited Ironstone Vineyards to celebrate my daughter's birthday and it was such a beautiful…read moreplace to spend the day. As you drive up, you're greeted by gorgeous landscaping and flowers everywhere -- the setting alone makes you want to slow down and stay awhile. We did a wine tasting and really enjoyed the wines. The Sauvignon Blanc was especially good -- crisp, refreshing, and perfect for a warm day. The Pinot Noir was also a standout, smooth and easy to sip. You can tell they put care into their wines, and there was something for everyone in our group to like. The grounds are spacious and peaceful, with views, gardens, and plenty of spots to wander or sit and relax. It feels more like an experience than just a quick tasting stop. The woman helping us was a bit reserved, but still helpful as we made our selections. Overall, Ironstone is a lovely place to visit if you're in the area -- great wine, beautiful scenery, and a relaxing atmosphere that makes for a memorable outing.

We attended a Willie Nelson concert at the Ironstone amphitheater. The lawn seating was perfect and…read morea great price lots of food options and plenty of restrooms. The only downside was their Wi-Fi. I was unable to pull up my Ticketmaster tickets so after I went through security, I had to get out of line and go all the way over to will call to get printed tickets and go back through security again.

The dog is cute and yes he barks but doesn't bite. The wines are good and there are several Zins on…read moresale right now at a great price. The tasting room server knows wine and is friendly enough. I have been coming here for years.

Six of us visited over the weekend and discovered a rude server who even though we stated we were…read moregoing to buy some wine he was upset because we didn't taste wine the way he wanted us to. Been to a lot wine tastings in my life and this one wins for worst customer service. Went other tasting rooms in Murphy's and had great experience. Talked to locals and agreed this guy has a reputation for bad service.

Visited this quaint stop while on a guided wine tasting day with the girls. This was the smallest,…read moremost hidden spot of our day but the ambiance here is BEAUTIFUL. The owner and his dog greeted us right away and took us back into the vineyards where he spoke to us about the different varietals he was growing, showed us his owl boxes, and more. We continued on to the tasting room, and enjoyed a variety of reds, all of which I enjoyed. Each bottle of wine includes a personal touch- there is a small photo of the owners elderly dog on the back. I loved the sentiment! We'll definitely be back when we are in the area again. Thanks for a great experience, and some great wine!

Wow what an amazing, quaint & stunning winery! I took a…read morewine tour (see Courtwood review) with a bridal party and this was our last stop. We were the only ones stopping in at around maybe 330/4pm. It was "Irish day" so most were down in Murphy's. We were greeted by one of the owners and his dog! *there is a sign on the tasting room that you can always find them working in the vineyard if nobody is in the tasting room* Before we started our last taste of the day, we were asked if we wanted to go see the vineyard, if you don't like wine, no issue, you'll have a beautiful place to relax all the same. We were educated on the process of harvesting,etc. took photos,enjoyed the breezy warm afternoon. Now the fun part...the wine was amazing, and there were also little bits of chocolate and crackers to have while you sip. The cherry on top was being taken back where the barrels are stored and having Port straight from the barrel!! Not sure if they do that all the time, or if it was to celebrate the engagement of my cousin! I couldn't walk away without getting a bottle of the port. I would definitely come back to try more. The Rosé wasn't ready when we visited but I can't wait to try it next time (hopefully on a romantic weekend trip with my bf!) What's your favorite Winery!?

Wine + eats = a happy day…read more As you walk in the door of the Calaveras Winegrape & Gourmet a wristband is placed on your wrist, and you are presented with a wine glass and plate. Each participating winery is paired with a restaurant or catering company. The wines and foods compliment each other so nicely. Let the festivities begin! It is so fun to try new wines and wineries that I haven't visited before on my tasting excursions. So many delicious foods and wines to experience in one place! If you've never visited the Calaveras wine country, the Winegrape and Gourmet weekend is the perfect opportunity to experience the wonderful wines and foods of Calaveras County. Buon Appetito! ;)

Damn, she beat me to it again. I swear Karen you have the fastest fingers in the west…read more Anyway, I'm a member so got the whopping $5.00 discount per person and to tell the truth $100.00 per person would not have been out of line for what you got there. Some of the best wines in the state were served and I even found some which I had not tasted before which I now have in my wine celler. The food pairings were superb from the local restaurants. I really hate to say this but I tasted food from restaurants which I didn't even know existed there, but, I do now. And in the words of A. S. "I'll be back." Now if you really want to read a great review on this, NON-Yelp sponsored event, then I suggest you read Karen G's. Her gift of gab is far better than mine and she really hits the nail on the head. I know she is going to read this so 3 thumbs up Karen, great review and if it doesn't get ROTD then yelp is nuts.

I'm so happy that I passed the sign that led me to Mineral Wines. What an adorable experience. An…read moreolder man poured me tastes of two whites and two reds, and he was not stingy in quantity or in conversation. It was delightful to hear about his history on this property, his son-in-law-the-winemaker's experience and interest and awards mineral collecting, and the creation of these wines. I was very comfortable sitting and chatting with the man and his wife (I think that's who she was..?) for a while, like new friends. It was fun to talk with the winemaker too. I left in such a good mood after tasting good wines and hanging out with these really kind, genuine people. Apparently plans (or dreams) are in the works to develop a more sophisticated tasting room. In the meantime, it's adorable and friendly. The minerals should keep any non-wino interested. And the company can't be beat.

We did 2 wine tastings and the wines were very good. The host - server Amanda was amazing. We…read moreappreciate their Covid protocols! We will be back.