Category Archives: Calaveras Wine Country

Twisted Oak Winery – Zany Place

Posted on September 27, 2011 by Joe

Brett Keller came to our rescue. He took us on a tour of the crushpad, the fermenting tanks, and then to the cave for a few barrel samples of aging wines. Brett Keller recently replaced Twisted’s former winemaker, Scott Klann, and it was interesting to hear how Brett will continue the legacy and add his own personal touches, one of which will be the production of an Albariño wine. Continue reading →

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Indian Rock Vineyards in Murphys – A Little Different

Posted on September 20, 2011 by Joe

They prefer to be off the radar, building their clientele on word-of-mouth and the reputation of their wine. They don’t sell their wine retail; most of it goes to their wine club members and the rest is sold to visitors out of their tasting room. A few bottles can be found in local restaurants.
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Wine Traveler Visits Twisted Oak Winery in Murphys

Posted on August 19, 2008 by Joe

We made some great wine discoveries while visiting Murphys last week. We visited several wineries and

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The Wine Traveler in Murphys, CA

Posted on August 16, 2008 by Joe

Murphys is a historic small town in the Sierra Foothills on Highway 4 in Calaveras County, just up the hill from Angel’s Camp. There are several historic landmarks in the town, the most notable being the Murphys Hotel built in … Continue reading →

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