Different from the rest
We are located in the Gold Rush town of Murphys, California in Calaveras County
in the Sierra Nevada Foothills. Murphys, with its historic, tree-lined Main
Street is a 2 1/2 hour drive east from most locations in the San Francisco Bay
Area.
Black Sheep Winery opened in
1984, featuring small releases of wine handcrafted from high quality grapes grown
in Calaveras, and Amador Counties. We produce about 2,500 cases of
wine per year, specializing in zinfandel, but also producing cabernet sauvignon,
sauvignon blanc and a second label we call True Frogs Lily Pad Red. This wine
pays homage to our jumping frog heritage here in Calaveras County! Wine making came to this region with the gold-seeking 49ers.
Many of them were immigrants who brought grape cuttings from the old country as
well as wine making knowledge. Soon there were many acres of grapes grown and
much wine produced. After the gold ran out and the population dwindled, most of
the vineyards died. The last two decades have seen a rebirth of wine making in
Calaveras County. New vineyards are being established. There are currently 18
wineries in the county. With excellent soil and climate
conditions, this region is becoming more and more popular as an uncrowded,
enjoyable wine tasting destination. We invite
you to visit our New Tasting Room and taste our award-winning wines. If you can't visit in person just yet, please see
our current releases,
and online order form.
Black Sheep Winery
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P. O. Box 1851
Murphys, CA 95247
(209) 728-2157
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