Spring Wine Weekend 2023
Special Events & Offers
JOIN US April 22nd & April 23rd for two days of fun. In addition to complimentary wine flights at 20+ Calaveras Wine Country tasting rooms, a keepsake wineglass, and weekend guide, ticket holders get added benefits! Show your wine weekend wristband for access to special events and offers. We have added a list of special events and offers below. Wineglass/wristband pickup opens at 9:30 am each morning at the Wine Information Center - 202 Main Street, Murphys (across the street from Alchemy Cafe). Tasting rooms open at 11:00 and the event wraps up at 5:00 on Saturday and Sunday. Scan the QR Code below using your SmartPhone camera to view a Digital Version of this page!
ONLINE TICKETING SOLD OUT - STOP BY OUR VISITOR CENTER AT 202 MAIN STREET MURPHYS TO CHECK FOR SAME-DAY TICKETS.
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Live Music @ Jazz Cellars
Saturday, April 22nd @ 2:00-5:00
Enjoy the sweet tunes of Alan Drown and Laura Marion, aka “Couple of Beans” as you sip on award-winning wines at Jazz Cellars located off of the historic main street in Murphys!
380 Main St #3, Murphys
Estate Tours & Spring Bloom at Ironstone
April 22nd & 23rd every hour @ 11-2 with an RSVP
Explore the beautiful grounds at Ironstone Vineyards while taking in the gorgeous spring bloom. Spring Wine Weekend ticket holders can RSVP for an exclusive tour and tasting with the Ironstone Vineyards team HERE.
1894 6 Mile Rd, Murphys
Vineyard Hikes at Aloria Vineyards
April 22nd & 23rd
Aloria is opening their exclusive estate above New Melones Reservoir for a Sustainable Vineyard Tour by Vintner's Rob and Sheri. Saturday and Sunday 10:30-12:00 with reservation. Maximum of 20 guests per tour so be sure to RSVP HERE.
Spring Wine Weekend ticket holders will enjoy a welcome glass of their award-winning Sparkling Wine, "Divinity", with strawberry shortcake bites at the Vineyard Quarry. Take a tour through the vineyard with a glass of wine in hand, learn about their sustainable vineyard practices, and take in the gorgeous vineyard views.
Tour guests should dress in layers, stay hydrated and wear comfortable, closed-toed shoes. Valued at $40 and free of charge for the first 20 Spring Wine Weekend ticket-holders each day (advance reservation required and 21 and over only).
Vallecito, CA Vineyard & 448 Main St C, Murphys
Free Entry to the Angels Camp Museum
Enjoy free entry to the Angels Camp Museum, which includes the artifacts from the Murphys Old Timers Museum. Open 10-4 Saturday and Sunday.
753 S Main St, Angels Camp
April 22nd & 23rd
Sunday, April 23rd @ 12-3
Private Concert - Jill Warren at Stevenot Winery Vallecito
Sunday Funday will be happening at Stevenot Winery in Vallecito, right off of Highway 4 and only a five-minute drive from Main Street Murphys. Catch glimpses of bud break in their beautiful vineyards and lounge in their patio space while listening to sweet tunes and sipping on their delicious wines. Open to Spring Wine Weekend ticket holders only. AND ticket holders get Member for the Day savings on all wine purchases! TIP: might want to bring a folding chair if the patio seats fill up.
2849 Batten Rd, Vallecito
Barrel Tasting with the Winemaker & Live Music on the Patio!
Spring Wine Weekend ticket holders will will receive a select wine flight and a 4 Pack Special.
Buy any three bottles of wine at regular price & take home the Petite Coquette (Sparkling Wine) for $4
Enjoy a winemaker-led tasting experience that includes barrel samples on Saturday and Sunday at Noon. Reservations are required so call ahead at 209-728-9911. This is the only working winery on Main Street Murphys and with beautiful outdoor seating spaces.
634 French Gulch Road Murphys
April 22nd & 23rd
Explore Calaveras Big Tree State Park
April 22nd & 23rd
[Offer to be added the week of February 27th]
Established in 1931, Calaveras Big Trees State Park preserves two groves of giant sequoias - the world's largest trees - in the North and South Groves. The park is a mixed-conifer forest (a variety of trees living together). In addition to the giant trees, you will find the Stanislaus River, Beaver Creek, ancient volcanic formations, and natural meadows. Trails throughout the park allow you to discover the natural beauty that has awed visitors to the area since 1852.
1170 CA-4, Arnold
Live Music, Winemaker Meet-Up & Prize Wheel
Get on up to the patio at Boyle MacDonald Wines for a whole lot of fun! Enjoy Live Music from the Lush Life on Friday 4/21at 6:00-8:00 and the Bob Eisenman Jazz Trio on Saturday 4/22 at 2-5 on the Rooftop!
Meet up with the winemaker for special wine flights both days! AND... taste the first release of Boyle MacDonald Brandy. Be sure to spin the Prize Wheel for some fun prizes and special offers.
The tasting room is located off of Main Street, across the Street from the Murphys Hotel. Look for the alleyway behind Sierra Nevada Adventure Company and follow the signs to the stairs up!
April 22nd & 23rd
448B Main St, Murphys (Upstairs & across the street from Murphys Hotel)
Live Music at Milliaire Winery Main Street
Enjoy the live music from "Sequoia" on the Creekside Patio at Milliare Winery on Main Street Murphys. Spring Wine Weekend ticket holders will get access to a barrel tasting of Clockspring Zinfandel. Show your wristband to receive special savings on wine purchases.
Saturday, April 22nd @ 11-3
276 Main St, Murphys
Barrel Tastings with the Winemaker, Music & Snacks at
Brice Station Vineyards
Spring Wine Weekend ticket holders will enjoy barrel tastings with winemaker and proprietor Stuart Mast as well a live music and snacks. A visit to this beautiful vineyard features the rustic Brice Station Vintners tasting room, the Quyle Kilns pottery studio and shop, carefully tended vineyards, an outdoor amphitheater, and private camping grounds . If you look around you will also discover several antique printing presses, and a blacksmith shop. Just a short drive up Hwy 4 you will find the highest elevation vineyard in Calaveras Wine Country.
April 22nd & 23rd
3353 CA Hwy 4, Murphys
(209) 728-9893
Wine Cave Tours at Twisted Oak Winery
April 22nd & 23rd
Twisted Oak Winery is just minutes away from Murphys off of Highway 4 in Vallecito. Drive up through our vineyards and check out the Rubber Chicken National Forest. Ticket holders will enjoy a tour of our gravity-fed winery and barrel cave, including a barrel tasting in the cave. Taste a selection of current release wines and receive "Twisted Few member-for-a-day" savings on purchases. Open 10:30 to 4:30 each day. Must RSVP for cave tour in advance at events@twistedoak.com. 21 and over only.
4280 Red Hill Road at Hwy 4, Vallecito
(209) 736-9080
Barrel Tasting & Bites at
Above The Rush Wines Vallecito
April 22nd & 23rd @ 12-5
Ticket holders with enjoy a special experience
with winemaker Ryan!
A place for dreamers to leave behind the rush of life; to look up at the stars through the Big Trees, reflect on the preciousness of life as the water cascades majestically down to the reservoir. Our vineyard is nestled at 2200 ft amongst rolling, golden hills, with the essence of the gold rush that made this region famous. Our family offers you our small craft, sustainably grown, meticulously made wine from our dreamy backyard. We are Calaveras County in a bottle.
3210 Main Street, Vallecito CA
(209) 728-8229
Special Wine Flights & Wine Deals at
Newsome Harlow Wines
April 22nd & 23rd
Ticket Holders will enjoy a complimentary wine flight and get $10 savings on 6-packs or $25 savings on cases during Spring Wine Weekend!
Newsome Harlow combines hand-farmed varietals with years of local industry experience, so you can expect exciting things from this new generation of Calaveras vintners. Enjoy wine in their tasting room and on their shady patio. Always a good time and great wines!
403 Main St, Murphys
(209) 728-9817
Wine & Picnic Fun at Hovey Winery Lawn
April 22nd & 23rd
Ticket Holders will enjoy a special wine flight and a 10% savings 6-pack wines and 15% savings on cases. Mix & match your favorite varietals.
Sit back, relax and enjoy our award-winning wines on the porch of the historic 1850 Albert Michelson House, or bring a picnic to pair with your favorite Hovey on our lovely shady lawn. With 15 varietals to choose from there is something for everyone.
350 Main St, Murphys
(209) 728-9999
9 Wines, Complimentary Lunch, Pet-Friendly Spaces, and Picnics at Hatcher Winery - Home of School Street Wines
April 22nd & 23rd
Ticket Holders will enjoy a tastings of up to 9 different wines from Hatcher Winery & School Street during Spring Wine Weekend! AND the first 250 event guests can get in on a complimentary lunch! Flank Steak Sandwiches with Homemade Potato Salad. Lunch starts at 11:15.
Picnics and pets are welcome at this beautiful winery location of off Highway 4, minutes from Main Street Murphys. Since 2002 Hatcher Winery has been making fine wines in Calaveras County. Brothers Matt and Sewell have been an important part of the winemaking scene in our Gold-Rush Era wine region!
1969 Highway 4 Vallecito - just a sort drive from downtown Murphys
209-736-6500
Wine Tasting & Picnic Fun at Indian Rock Vineyards
April 22nd & 23rd @ 12-5
SPECIAL OFFER FOR TICKET HOLDERS!
Enjoy a 20% savings on a 3-Pack of our Coyote Creek wines - one of each: red, white and rose blends at $60 for all three.
Indian Rock Vineyards is located in historic Murphys in the heart of the Sierra Nevada Gold Country. A little over a mile from the bustling downtown, Indian Rock Vineyards is a sprawling 40-acre vineyard estate that grows more than 16 different varieties, making it one of the most diverse vineyards in the area. The grounds are beautiful and peaceful, inviting you to come rest and picnic near our spring-fed pond with a glass or a bottle of our award-winning wine.
154 Pennsylvania Gulch Rd, Murphys
Stay-Play-Wine-Dine
April 22nd & 23rd
1 night stay at the Bungalows for 2
(one-bedroom suite includes bedroom, bathroom, living room and kitchen)
$50 voucher at Verona 18 Restaurant
Two 2-Day Spring Wine Weekend Passes
($120 Value)
$500 Special Package Price. Limited time offer - expires 4/21/2023. While supplies last. CALL TODAY TO BOOK!
101 Stone St, Copperopolis, CA
Explore Moaning Caverns - $5 Savings
April 22nd & 23rd @ 10-4
SPECIAL OFFER FOR TICKET HOLDERS!
Enjoy a $5 savings on admission with a coupon certificate at wineglass pickup!
Moaning Caverns Adventure Park holds California's deepest cave chamber, where you can descend deep underground on a guided walk tour. Moaning Caverns is a solutional cave located in the Calaveras County, California, near Vallecito, California in the heart of the state's Gold Country. It is developed in marble of the Calaveras Formation.
5350 Moaning Cave Rd, Vallecito, CA
Cabernet Franc Wine Dinner
Verona 18 Restaurant Copper Valley
Saturday, April 22nd @ 6 pm
The final event of The 4th Annual International Cabernet Franc Competition & Celebration! Enjoy a Gourmet Wine Dinner and Cabernet Franc Wines From Around the World. The event is Saturday April 22nd at 6 pm and tickets are limited.
Call 209-783-9518 for reservations.
1001 Saddle Creek Dr, Copperopolis
Dave Christian
Art Exhibit
Calaveras Visitor Center Garden 202 Main Street Murphys
April 22nd & 23rd @ 11:00-4:00
Dave is a fan favorite, local artist and we are excited for his exhibit during Spring Wine Weekend! His prints not only share his love for travel, exploration, the outdoors, painting, and drawing, but also fuses history.
Enjoy a
Complimentary Mimosa!
310 Town Square Road, Copperopolis
(Copper Valley Town Square near Gateway Hotel)
April 21st, 22nd & 23rd @ 10:00-2:00
Our friends at The Tipsy Frog Wine Bar will be serving up complimentary mimosas in celebration of Spring Wine Weekend! Stop by on your way up from the Bay Area or Central Valley and show your ticket for a complimentary mimosa. OR be sure to stop by on your way down the mountain with your Spring Wine Weekend Wineglass to enjoy this special treat. Choose from Orange, Cranberry, and Peach Mimosas!