Twisted Oak Murphys Tasting Room & Gift Shop

363 Main St.
Murphys, California 95247
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Local Phone: (209) 736-9080

Twisted Oak Winery is a family-owned boutique winery in Vallecito, California specializing in wine made from grape varieties native to the Mediterranean regions of western Europe.

The winery is located in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada Mountains, and most of the grapes for the wines are sourced from nearby vineyards in Calaveras County.

The winery name and logo design are derived from a California Blue Oak tree on the property.

Dog Access:

Dogs allowed everywhere

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Calaveras County

Glory Hole Recreation Area <br/> Photo Credit: @stacydwinter

Glory Hole Recreation Area
Photo Credit: @stacydwinter

Calaveras County became known in 1800s for its rich gold deposits—and for a certain jumping frog memorialized in a short story by Mark Twain. Today, it’s a destination for Gold Rush tourists, campers, skiers, hikers and adventure seekers, many of whom wouldn’t think of heading into “them ‘thar hills” without their dogs. Angel’s Camp on Highway 49 and Murphys ?on nearby Highway 4 are the principal destinations in these parts. more »

What’s Cookin’ In Calaveras County

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Any time’s a good time to head up Highway 4 to the hip and happening town of Murphys, but if you can be there in October, so much the better. That’s when the annual Grape Stomp Competition and Gold Rush Street Fair fills downtown streets with vendor booths and lots of people with bewildered dogs on the other end of the leash. It’s probably the first time Duke and Daisy (and maybe you?) have witnessed a bunch of people stomping around in wine barrels, so go figure! more »

Murphys Law: You'll Love It

When it comes to history and charm overlaid with low-key sophistication, Murphys has everything going for it—except, alas, dog-friendly hotels. But no worries. more »

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