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).

On the Main Street in downtown Murphys, the tasting room has plenty of seating indoors, along the…read morebar and outside as well. Not sure how much tastings actually cost, but I believe it runs the gamut of most of the fees in the area which average about $15 per person. The owner didn't say how much the fee was but that we would "work something out." I tried about 6-7 different wines, my favorite being a rare Italian varietal (can't recall the name) but at $70 a bottle it was out of my price range.

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.

Love this place!! We visit every time we're in Murphys! We bought an entire bottle of sparkling…read morewine, and sat out under a beautiful tree! Such a great Saturday afternoon. The gals came out to check on us often. Loved the ambience too.

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.

The wine was excellent, the service even better! Linda was amazing and such a sweet and funny…read moresoul. We would come back just to visit her!

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.

To call this place a hidden gem fits it perfectly…read more As a Sommelier I enjoyed all of the wines. Ken, who was working the wine bar was experienced and knowledgeable about the wines and the region. Another couple in my party joined the wine club. I totally recommend them.

Upping my rating to 5 stars. Stopped by on a rainy day no one was there. the server was Florence…read moreand she was delightful and seemed glad to have the company. It was a fantastic tasting we tasted a lot of different wines and bought several. The quality is good here better than most Murphys wineries and we have tasted quite a few however you will pay a premium they are bit pricey as well. I was tempted to join the wine club but we belong to so many already and I didn't want to commit to quarterly pickups if they had a semi annual option I probably would have joined. We will be back!

We dined at Alchemy this past Thursday and Friday night...one night wasn't enough !…read moreThe first night we started with Moonlight Bloom cocktails that were made perfectly... keep in mind we are picky types! Highly recommend this drink. We ordered Brussel sprouts which were absolutely amazing!!! Very few places make them well. We were very impressed! Caesar salad perfect , and bread was fresh baked. The following night we had short rib stroganoff with fresh pasta and Caesar salad. Fabulous! Our waitress really made both evenings special. Service was excellent and she was a delight...

If you find yourself in the area, I highly recommend visiting this great restaurant, its blend…read moresmall-town charm with an impressive dining experience. The menu a delightful selection that stands out significantly compared to many of the surrounding eateries. Whether you're in the mood for something classic or a modern twist, there's something for everyone. I was particularly impressed with the service. The staff members were attentive, friendly, and made us feel right at home. The food itself was delicious, showcasing quality and creativity that felt more similar to a higher-end restaurant than what you would expect in a small town. Given the limited options nearby, it's refreshing to have such a great place to return to.

Amazing service! Great wines just joined the wine club excited to be a member! The experience here…read moreis great!

Great service. Friendly staff. All wine tastes good. Try the Cheeky Red. It's the best.read more

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.

We stopped by for a wine tasting. The wine was very good and…read morethe server was friendly and attentive but didn't explain a lot about the wine (which I appreciate and enjoy when I wine taste). Overall a nice 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.

I've always enjoyed the wines from La Folia. I enjoy that…read moreparking is easy and I can easily pop in to pick up a few bottle. At times, the owner even delivers. It's been since pre-2020 that I've taken the time to stay and taste with friends. The addition of patio seating is a huge bonus. It's nice to sit outside on Main St and watch the day go by. Visit La Folia and enjoy their wines and team. Service is great, the wines are fantastic.

The owner was an absolute clown. No customer service. He was rushing people out. Guess he doesn't…read morelike the witch walk.