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32nd Annual Calaveras Grape Stomp Recap and Results!
On October 4, 2025, the Calaveras Winegrape Alliance hosted the 32nd Annual Calaveras Grape Stomp, a beloved tradition that has welcomed teams from across the United States since 1993. Held every year on the first Saturday of October in Murphys Community Park, this spirited competition celebrates community pride, teamwork, and a healthy dose of friendly rivalry. More importantly, it also gives back. Proceeds from the silent auction support the Calaveras Winegrape Alliance’s h
Oct 234 min read
Calaveras Winemakers Awarded Top Honors at the 44th Annual Sierra Foothills Wine Competition
Calaveras County Fair 2025 Wine Competition Winning Wines - Tom Bender Late last month the 44th annual Calaveras County Fair wine judging...
May 143 min read
A Taste of Gold: Calaveras Wines at the 2025 San Francisco Wine Competition
Calaveras County wineries took home thirty-seven awards at the 2025 SF Chronicle Wine Competition.
Jan 232 min read
31st Annual Calaveras Grape Stomp Recap and Results!
On October 5th, 2024, the Calaveras Winegrape Alliance hosted the 31st Annual Calaveras Grape Stomp, a cherished event that has brought...
Oct 11, 20244 min read
End of an Era: Twisted Oak Winery Bids Farewell After Two Decades
After more than two decades Twisted Oak Winery is closing its doors, marking the end of an era in the Calaveras wine community. From its...
Sep 19, 20242 min read
Calaveras Winemakers Awarded Top Honors at the 43rd Annual Sierra Foothills Wine Competition
[May 1, 2024 - Calaveras County] Winners have been announced for this year's Sierra Foothills Wine Competition! This year's competition...
May 1, 20242 min read
Striking Gold: Calaveras Wineries Shine Bright at the 2024 San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition
Congratulations to the many Calaveras wineries who took home medals in the 2024 San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition! Nearly 1,000...
Jan 26, 20242 min read
The Calaveras Winegrape Alliance Raises $10,250 at the Annual Grape Stomp Auction
Established in 1989, The Calaveras Wine Alliance (CWA) is a non-profit organization, dedicated to increasing the awareness of all wines...
Nov 17, 20232 min read
30th Annual Calaveras Grape Stomp Recap and Results!
October 7th 2023 marked the 30th Annual Calaveras Grape Stomp at Murphys Community Park. Since 1993, teams from all over the United...
Oct 10, 20234 min read
Calaveras Grape Varietal of the Month: CHARDONNAY
[June 9, 2023 - Mark Silverstone] Chardonnay is a green skinned grape variety used to make both still white and sparkling wines. It is...
Jun 9, 20232 min read
Calaveras Grape Varietal of the Month: GRENACHE
[MAY 16, 2023 - Mark Silverstone] Grenache, or as it’s known by its Spanish name, Garnacha, is one of the most widely planted red grapes...
May 16, 20232 min read
Calaveras Winemaking Families Awarded Top Honors at the 42nd Annual Sierra Foothills Wine Show
[May 1, 2023 - Murphys, CA] Winners have been announced for this year's Sierra Foothills Wine Competition! 16 Calaveras County Wineries...
May 1, 20232 min read
Calaveras Grape Varietal of the Month: ZINFANDEL
Calaveras Winegrape Alliance "Grape Varietal of the Month" for April 2023 is Zinfandel! Read on...
Apr 12, 20233 min read
Murphys Irish Day - Top 5 Tips
[Sandra Beals - March 15, 2023] Get your costumes ready and come celebrate being Irish for a day on Saturday, March 18th! Each year on...
Mar 15, 20234 min read
Calaveras Grape Varietal of the Month: MERLOT
[February 10, 2023 - Mark Silverstone] Merlot (pronounced mr · low) is one of the world’s most popular red wines, and is known for its...
Mar 10, 20233 min read
Calaveras Wine of the Month: Dessert Wines
[February 10, 2023 - Mark Silverstone] Dessert wines are a broad category of wines – their sweet flavors make them very desirable and...
Feb 10, 20233 min read
Calaveras Winemaking Families Shine at the 2023 San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition
Congratulations to the many Calaveras County winemaking families who took home medals in the 2023 San Francisco Chronicle Wine...
Feb 1, 20231 min read
Calaveras Wine Grape Varietal of the Month: Petite Sirah
Calaveras Winegrape Alliance Varietal of the Month Spotlight: Petite Sirah. Read more...
Jan 13, 20232 min read
Local Growers Save the 29th Annual Calaveras Grape Stomp!
[October 11, 2022 - Murphys, CA - Sandra Hess] Mother nature certainly gave us a scare this past grape harvest season as extreme...
Oct 11, 20223 min read
29th Annual Grape Stomp Recap and WINNERS ANNOUNCED!
[October 2, 2022 - Murphys, CA - Sandra Hess] The Calaveras Winegrape Alliance hosted the 29th Annual Calaveras Grape Stomp & Auction at...
Oct 2, 20223 min read
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