Came over Labor Day weekend in Sept 2026 and had an awesome experience. TLDR: very approachable,…read moreless common varietals, and family-friendly. Sue was super friendly, low pressure. We have two young kids who were happily hanging out, drawing, and chatting with Sue. Sue shared lots of stories behind how she & Gary got into wine, info about the wines we tasted, and details about the wine making process. Sue was super sweet, patient, and chatted with all of us -- including my 8 year old kid who asked tons of questions about the wine-making process. Wines were fun and different, including varietals you don't usually see at the grocery store / Costco. Wines were good, especially enjoyed the Tempranillo Rose, Carignane, and Petit Sirah.

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!!

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!

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.

We have been coming to Murphy's CA for about 4 years and always make a stop at Milliaire. Right on…read morethe Main Street and easy to walk to. Love the back patio with the fig tree and the sound of the creek running in the back- so relaxing. The best part of visiting this tasting room is Linda! She is always so welcoming and remembers our names and our doggos. We love hearing her stories and catching up with her while we are tasting delicious wine. Thanks Milliaire and thanks Linda for such a great experience! -Courtney and Jeremy "Reno kids"

Decided to visit this winery based on the wonderful reviews. It was cute. We were greeted by the…read morefragrant of the fig tree on the back patio. The sparking Chardonnay was yummy. Nice, crisp and fruity. The whites (Calaveras Chardonnay, Calaveras Viognier) on the tasting menu were good. The Pinot was good, a bit light. The best ones were the Old Vine Zin (blend) and the Ghirardelli Heritage Vine Zin. Our favs! Service was a bit slow which was a surprise since there were only 2 other couples. The experience was a bit different from what we're used to, no real explanation of the wines itself. Just serve and pour. Not really a winery we were real impressed with but cute.

I love everything about this winery! First off, they have the outdoor tastings with social…read moredistancing seating, AMAZING wines, beer tasting area and they serve food (sandwiches, small plates, etc). Fortunately we were able to get in without a reservation on this busy Saturday, the friendly host cleaned off our table and got us situated. The grounds are really nice with picnic tables, umbrellas, lots of shade and even little wicker sofas. They've done a really great job adapting to these Covid times. Wine tasting is $15 per person which is kind of high from the last time I was here but they probably need to make up some deficit after lockdown. Anyway, the four of us did a wine tasting flight of 5 different wines plus a few tastes of their special ones. When I do wine tasting, it's very rare that I end up liking all of the wines but I seriously loved every single wine that Hovey had. My favorites were both end of the spectrum...a light criso viognier and their petite Syrah. Both were like summer and winter in my mouth! We ended up buying the viognier since it still feels like summer! Our hostess was great and explained the taste and background on each tasting, she was very knowledgeable and friendly. Murphy's is about an hour and a half from home but I might consider doing a membership here because I loved both their whites and reds which is rare. We all left feeling a little happier than when we got there! I will most definitely be back!

I had an absolutely lovely time at Hovey Winery and I have no doubt that you will two. For…read morestarters, the set up is fabulous. Outside surrounding the space you'll find picnic tables and other seating scattered about. The day I visited it was a bit chilly and they even had blankets placed around to help keep us warm. Such a nice touch that went a long way. I didn't spend much time inside except for when I went to the bathroom, but it was nice and cozy, too. This place is family owned and operated, and of course, everyone is extremely knowledgeable about their wine, where it comes from, and all that stuff. My friends and I got flights, so we could try a little bit of everything. Each new wine our waitress poured came with a back story and I loved it. All of the wine we tried was great and I can't remember exactly what they were, but my favorites were the white wines, I know that. While they don't have food, we were welcome to bring food from outside so we grabbed a few pizzas from down the street to munch on while we were there. I'm not from the area, but I do visit every so often and I can totally see myself returning whenever that day comes.

Magnificent! My brother and I stopped in for a tasting and were able to meet with the owner Lorne…read more These are quality wines. Not acidic, smooth and unique. We got to meet Bosco the pup and he took a nap while we tried the tasting. This is a standing tasting room but there are some small tables inside if you prefer to be seated. Lorne took the time to speak with everyone about his experience and how each wine is made. It was honestly such an amazing tasting and very educational

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.

I had a glass of their wine when dining at a local restaurant, and I really liked it. Good tasting…read moremenu, and we liked their Rose, Melbac and petit Syrah. Price is reasonable too. Tasting room is cozy and modern, and inside was very well air conditioned which helped in a hot day. Big outdoor seatings and tables in a shade, and mister is going with huge fan browsing. Do swing by for a good tasting experience!

It was our first time doing wine tasting and did not really know how it goes. We were given a menu…read moreand each wine was brought out to us one by one. Each was explained, what year it was made, how it compares to the other wines. It probably would be nice to be able to sit longer and order some food to go with our wines. Not bad for our first wine testing.

We walked in for a wine tasting. The wine was good, perhaps…read morea little young. Staff were great, very friendly. We were able to speak to the winemaker Tana and really enjoyed learning a bit more about how the wine was made, growing conditions and challenges.

Amazing service and even more amazing people. Pam and her husband are the GOATs. Truly amazing…read morepeople.

Where to begin? Long time Murphys visitors but first time visiting without the kiddos so we had to…read morego wine tasting. We heard and saw so many mentions about Vina Moda we had to stop by. The service was as good as the wine. They have a beautiful history, a deep love of the area and the most welcoming vibe we experienced during our stay. Dre and Andi are absolute gems!! They offer the kind of experience you dream about for a weekend getaway. The aesthetics of the tasting room are beautiful and carefully curated. We felt home within seconds and left with delicious wine (must try the barbera!!!), a fantastic experience and what felt like lifelong friends. My husband and I became Instant fans! Vina Moda became a must-stop for every future visit. 10/10 recommend!

Kesha ( hope spelled right), Kurt server is an awesome personality and knows how to take care of…read morecustomers. Watched her serve inside and out, scan the area each time making sure to say hello to new customers. Wine, very nice and surprisingly tasty. Low tannins comfortable and beautiful

Jazz Cellars has the best music and wine in Murphy's. My group of girls had the best time at Jazz…read moreCellars. The wine was excellent and so was the customer service. I really enjoy their Barbara and Champagne, but they have so many other wonderful wines to try and buy.

Hidden gem in Murphys. It's located down a little alley, definitely DON'T want to miss this place…read moreoff of the Main Blvd. Rebecca was such a great hostess, giving details of each wine, and sharing some extra samples as we shared what we did like or didn't. We definitely walked out of there with a few bottles of great wines and will be coming back for more.

This was our first tasting room When we got into Murphy's. The owner was extremely accommodating…read more This is a very casual tasting where all wines are presented at once, it is unguided and you're free to go back and forth between them all. Indoor seating is very cozy and they also have a small patio area. Give their frozen rosè a try if you're there in the summer ! 3 stars- my personal preference is a little bit more of a structured wine tasting. The wines are more on the acidic side when I prefer sweet

Kate makes some amazing wines and she and her staff are so fun to hang with! I am more of a "new…read moreworld" wine drinker, so I really like her rose and whites, but my hubby loves all her reds. The tasting room is welcoming and the music on the deck is so cool.