We discovered Locke a few years ago and now make it a point to visit every time we're in the area. First and foremost we love their wine! I say go for the wine but stay for the hospitality. Kirsten and her dad, Kevin, are incredibly kind and welcoming. They always remember us from previous visits and genuinely make us feel like valued guests. The property is beautiful, with comfortable spaces to enjoy your tasting, whether you choose the cozy barn or the outdoor patio. It's a relaxing place to stop while in Murphys. Their no outside food policy is clearly communicated, and it makes perfect sense to me. It's important to remember that this isn't a public park--it's a winery, and the purpose of your visit is to experience and enjoy their wines. If you get hungry while tasting, they offer a wonderful selection of cheeses, crackers, and other snacks available for purchase. I'd also add, respectfully, that in my opinion wineries generally aren't the best destination for an afternoon with young children. If you are tasting with kids I recommend going downtown which is 5 minutes away from Locke. When our kids were little, we loved visiting downtown Murphys because we could taste at the wineries along Main Street while taking turns with the kids at the public park just behind the tasting rooms. It was a great compromise that allowed everyone to enjoy the day while respecting the purpose and atmosphere of the wineries. One extra perk worth mentioning at Locke: if you become a wine club member, there's a separate area behind the tasting room where you're welcome to bring your own snacks. We enjoyed that this weekend, and it made an already wonderful experience even better. We always look forward to coming back and highly recommend a visit. read more

**Updated response from owner Kirsten in photos. She sent it as a private message rather than post publicly, but I think her message speaks for itself .*** Unfortunately, Locke Winery was not a good experience for our family this time. This was incredibly disappointing because we had been the summer before and loved both their wines and their hospitality. We had even bought several bottles from them. This year we went with a group of 8 adults and 2 children and brought food with us for lunch. To be fair, they have a no outside food policy but we didn't realize that until we arrived. They only allow wine club members to bring in outside food. My husband asked if it was ok if our two kids even had a small snack because they were hungry, but the owner's daughter's response was "no, food is food." We went to eat sandwiches out in the parking lot before doing a tasting, which we were really looking forward to and had highly recommended it to our family. However, the owner's daughter came out and said, "Sir, I don't know what is going on here but I am not ok with this." We told her ok, that we'd leave but we were disappointed. She continued to say it's the state's rules and not her's. She then said it was her property and she could make the rules. She continued to lecture us until I let her know she had made herself clear and we had already told her we were leaving. The owner, her father, came out to try and talk to us but we were done at that point. We understand that they have the right to make their own rules, but the snippy approach is what completely turned us off. Locke just lost money on multiple tastings, purchases, and recommendations to others. read more

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A great stop near Arnold, Murphys town, and snowboarding! We really enjoyed tasting a couple of options and also went home with a couple of bottles to relive the experience! They have ample indoor seating as well as some pleasant outdoor seating as well! Great friendly staff :) read more

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What makes a wine tasting experience great is more than just the wine itself. It includes all of your senses. Locke Vineyards checks all the boxes. They are located just outside of Main Street where most of the tasting rooms are located, so it is a perfect place to stop on your way in to town. The grounds are charming and filled with a garden and outdoor pavilion for wine club members. A perfect place to enjoy your wine flight on a lovely day! Upon stepping inside you feel a sense of calm not only for the cozy atmosphere but the lovely lavender fragrance from the lavender bundles. Kirsten the owner is a fantastic hostess. She is a wealth of knowledge about her family's winery and history in the farming industry. The wine list was presented to us and we were encouraged to relax and enjoy the experience. Don't mind if we do! We made our way to the tables within the barn and commented what a perfect place to gather with friends and family while enjoying some delicious wines! Our flights were brought to our table on the cutest little serving tray along with some tasty treats to enhance the experience. Every single wine was delicious! I'm not a fan of big jammy reds at all and none of the reds gave that taste. I'm obsessed with their rosé and Aspen white blend. The Sequoia red blend is also a favorite. We were so impressed with the quality and flavor of the wines as well as the entire tasting experience. If you are looking for a new wine tasting experience in Murphys I highly encourage you to give Locke Vineyards a try. Cheers! read more

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What a wonderful afternoon with the lovely Kirsten visiting with us as if we were old friends! Every wine we tasted was good to exceptional...and yes....we have another membership. We have become less tolerant to red wines as we have aged, so the wonderful selection of whites here made our day! read more

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We taste often in Murphys but first time trying Locke. We had a great experience here. The grounds are lovely and Kirsten and her father Kevin were both a delight to talk to and learn about their history. The wines were good and they also provided some cheese and crackers. Our favorite was the Giant Sequoia. They waive the $25 tasking fee for every two bottles purchased so of course we bought wine, bought enough to get a 15% discount which was nice since their retail prices are a bit higher than I expected compared to another local winery that we belong to that's similar quality. Overall a great stop that I highly recommend. I response to Kristen. I think you might be confusing me with someone else we never said we were in the wine industry and we bought 8 bottles so we could get the 15% discount. As far as pricing I stand by my comment that the prices are a bit high compared to some of the other places we frequent nearby. Anyhow as I said we enjoyed our time there we appreciate the visit. read more

Hands down the best wine tasting experience I have ever had. Kirsten was an amazing host, incredibly attentive and personable. The ambience at this winery is beautiful and the inside was clean, and cozy. As soon as you walk in, you are greeted with a fresh scent of lavender coming from the bundles they have hung to dry. The wine here is delicious and like nothing else I have had before! There flavors are unique and you can tell they are passionate about what they do. My only problem was I didn't get more wine to go. I would 100% recommend Locke Vineyards and I can't wait to come back! read more

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We had such a great experience at Locke Vineyards. The wine was delicious, the staff were extremely friendly and knowledgeable. The shop in the barn was so cute and the patio outside was so cozy and relaxing. Thank you for such a lovely experience and we will definitely be returning! read more

The founder, Mr. Kevin Locke has always been hands on with his clients by making them feel welcome whether they are just looking around or visiting for wine tasting. There's a fun and vibrant ambiance which makes us want to come back every time we visit Murphys. His wines are great and price points are reasonable too. read more

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I was blown away by the hospitality I received visiting Locke Vineyards. As soon as my friends and I walked in we were greeted by Kirsten and Kevin Locke. They were very knowledgeable and friendly. The tasting itself was amazing. What really stood out to me was the service. During the tasting my dress ripped and I instantly ran inside embarrassed. In no time Kirsten starts searching for a sewing kit and stapler. Well needless to say my dress was fixed and I was able to enjoy the rest of my day. Thank you Kirsten & Locke Vineyards for a day full of good wine and even better people. read more

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I have been a wine club member here for years. I love all of their wines. The beautiful garden, amazing lavender and fun events at the charming barn is not to be missed. read more

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I stopped here with my family while we were visiting California and we had such a great time! Locke vineyards is a charming, relaxing winery with indoor and outdoor seating and a cute gift shop. In addition to wine they have dried lavender, farm signs, and a ton of amazing vintage looking items. They also have a TON of lavender drying in hanging bunches which gives the whole area an even more relaxed, natural smell. We each had a wine tasting and really enjoyed the different wines. They offer mostly drier, bold wines and not sweeter wines like Moscato or Reislings so if that's your preference this might not be the place for you. If you're looking for a relaxed, rural scene with friendly people and unique wines definitely give this vineyard a try! Rating from a F to A+++ I give it an A++ only because I wish they had a sweet wine on the menu. read more

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I planned a girl's day with my mom visiting from Texas to some of my favorite Calaveras Wineries and of course, Locke was on the route. Kirsten and her dad are some of the nicest and most genuine people you'll meet. They're super knowledgeable about the industry and are passionate about their brand. The flight came out on handmade wood boards in silver rimmed plastic cups. I know working through these muddy waters of COVID are tough, but I think they did a great job making the experience great while keeping the sanitization at the forefront. I love their Aspen wine! It's light and refreshing. Perfect for an easy sipper on a Saturday or paired with a tasty charcuterie while sitting at home. Their Orange Muscat isn't on the tasting flight but I know it's delish so we snagged a bottle of it too, and it was on sale! They also have a real sweet nursery to replant your own plants or let Kirsten put together a farm grown floral bouquet that will dress up any room or as a nice present. Locke Vineyards is a must when visiting Calaveras County! Allow a full hour to enjoy the beautiful grounds and of course the vino. read more

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At the recommendation of some friends, we just tried a flight of wines during a weekday visit to Murphy's. Come to find out, we just missed wine festival crowds by one day (thank goodness). The staff there we're extremely friendly and we shared some info & recommendations with them from our own wine region (in the Paso Robles area). Our flight consisted of a Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Rose', Zinfandel, Cabernet and a red blend. The whites were light & refreshing (and I'm usually not a fan of Chardonnay). The rose' was also refreshing, not too sweet or too dry. Being big fans of Zin, we definitely liked their offering. My husband's favorite was their blend, the Giant Sequoia. They also had a number of lavender products (I took home a few bath bombs to try), as well as a swag section with vintage signs and other rustic decor items. We really enjoyed our tasting and we will return!! read more

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The wine was excellent. The service and the people were very knowledgeable about the wine they were serving. All Good!

Great wine! Loved sitting outside as we had their wine flight! They had snacks available for a reasonable price! read more

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I was given a bottle of zin from Locke by my wife, and it was one of the better zins of my wine drinking career thus far. Perfectly balanced and peppery. I hope to visit one day myself. Thank you. Locke for a great wine; Zin is a hard wine to master. Well done. Update: I visited Locke today (5-6 months later) and all the wines we tried are amazing. They're open now with reservations after/during COVID, so make your way there ASAP!!!! read more

My family and I went into this winery, 13 of us walked in the seating table outside.. we unpacked our food and began to eat itS Suddenly management came in and told us that we were going to be charged $75 for bringing food an hour. WHAT?! No signs, no heads up, no documentation. we were under the impression that it was ok however, a staff member before the manager came and welcomed us and let us know where the trash is. Very misleading. We purchased a bottle or two thinking we can drink it, however they opened and it and did not let us return it and gave us a new total. Overall, my family and myself did not feel a welcoming presence and we've been to many beautiful wineries in Murphey's with very welcoming spirits, you might as well go to Indian Rock Winery and Hovey's. Such great staff, welcoming spirits, and they seem to love big families. read more

A great experience. Of course the wine was well worth the stop and time to taste. Extra bonus was the opportunity to have a lengthy conversation with the owner of the vineyard. The venue was very pleasant, mostly due to great weather so I could sit outside and enjoy the sun and the beautiful gardens. A very good experience . read more

Great tasting experience. Intimate, not too crowded. Family run business with the wine maker coming out to chat with customers. Loved their whites specially the sauv blanc. read more

What a great find! Kirsten was a wealth of knowledge. Not only does her family make great wine, but she can tell you about all the hidden gems in the area! We will definitely be back again! read more

What a wonderful place. We are currently sitting in the garden drinking a white wine (aspen) and it's phenomenal. Kirstin Locke, the owners daughter came out and hung out with us and told us the entire story of the winery and everything they do here, and even got into the science behind everything. What a treat!! This is a MUST STOP if you're visiting Murphy's. The essence of a family vineyard! read more

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My favorite winery in the Murphy's area! Hands down! A little out of town but well worth the visit! This family ran winery is not only nestled in a great plot of land, but the tasting room is cute and inviting. Selling a lot of lavender (grown onsite) inspired and infused products, we had to walk away with something to remember the way we felt being in there. But let's get down to what this place is really known for, its wine. Serving one of the best Rose' we have ever had to a Zin and other robust reds using grapes all grown themselves aka estate wines, something rare in Murphy's that we discovered. The owner Ken Locke not only personally poured our wines, but gave us the history of the winery and story behind each wine. I cannot wait until I can cork the bottles we got and have my taste buds revisit the experience I had when we were there. read more

My first time to Locke Vineyards was not impressive. We have a cabin in Twain Harte, and decided to check out some wineries in the Murphy Valley. The model at Locke was order a flight at the counter and they deliver it to you. Also there was only 2 flights available and $15 each, which was more than any other place in Murphy. No explanation of the wines or personal story about the vineyard or owner. It would be one thing if the wine spoke for itself regardless of the service model, but the wine was subpar compared to every place we went to in Murphy. The only upside was they brought us 2 full complimentary bottles of water. read more

It was a nice little vineyard. The wine was ok. The tasting was disappointing. A tasting for 2 was (maybe) 2 oz total. We thought it was just 1 tasting to share but they charged us for 2. It was $20 for approx a total of 6 oz. It was nice that the fees were waived if we bought 2 bottles. read more

Awesome! Good wine, we liked the white blend Aspen. Beautiful place with cheerful friendly hosts. Kristen was great! So relaxing. Dont go into busy town, enjoy the countryside. read more

Kirsten and her family vineyard is everything that a small town winery should be. The wines are delicious, they are involved in their hometown history and they're rewriting what customer service should be. They exceed expectations with everything they touch. Love the Locke family. read more

We love this winery! Had a great time at their harvest event! Great wine, amazing people, and first class experience touring the vines. read more

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Great wine and the best location around to relax and enjoy the scenery. Amazing garden, lavender and flowers as well!

Wine tasting includes 3 small tastings in Plastic cups for $15.00. Party of three, I tasted the reds and my friends tasted the whites. All 6 wines were terrible. Very disappointed in this winery. Zero stars would be more appropriate. read more

I stopped by here on Friday afternoon because I was meeting family for lunch across the street and I was early. I'm so glad I went in! Kirsten was serving and she was just opening the room. We chatted while I tasted their great wines. I was very impressed with all of them, and with her knowledge of wine. The tasting fee is $10, which is refunded with bottle purchase. I left with two bottles, the Viognier and Zinfandel, as both were wonderful. I'd gladly go back! read more

Loved it! We were served by the owners daughter who was very informative. Enjoyed everything we tried. And then bought their limited "Ponderosa" which they were not putting for tastings because they have so few available. It was great too. The environment was lovely as we were served indoors at a table we shared with friends ... so much more enjoyable than some of the downtown tasting rooms. read more

Red lovers have to try the Sequoia, my absolute favorite. I've lived abroad in Portugal for several years now ... and every trip home accompanies a casual packing of several of these bottles to open for special occasions in Lisbon. For a culture that also loves and appreciates their wine, my Portuguese friends cannot get over how delicious Locke Vineyards is. The price you pay for the quality you get, you can't go wrong. read more

Great experience here the server was very friendly. She was from the family. Wine was good atmosphere good. Nice a cozy there

In a town with 30+ tasting rooms this was one of our favorite stops. The wines were really good, and they let you taste six or seven of them. Our pourer had only been working there for a week but was incredibly knowledgable about the wines already (not so much the automatic pourers, but that was ok since we got a few extra sips out of the deal!) read more

From the moment you walk into Locke Vineyards you are treated like family! The wine is absolutely delicious. My favorite is the "Giant Sequoia". It's amazing. If you are traveling to Murphy's you must stop at Locke Vineyards! Jennifer Cox read more

The Locke family is a family of hard workers so you know they put a lot of effort into crafting their wines! I am so excited for them to open up their barn along Highway 4 as a tasting room/visiting site. Nestled right in the hills as you enter Murphys, make it a priority to stop at Locke once this picturesque barn opens! Great wine, great conversation and relaxing vibes. Try the Sequoia. read more

My favorite winery, hands down. Every wine on their list is fantastic--a must try if you're anywhere near Murphys.

Absolutely love this winery and the owners, Kevin and Theresa! Every wine is delicious, and the variety is fantastic. You will enjoy crisp whites for the summer, all the way to inky and rich reds like the Giant Sequoia (a red blend). They are friendly, and the pours are generous. Every time we are in Murphys, we have to stop here. They waive the tasting fee with purchase of one bottle (very reasonable), and host some great wine club events. read more