We discovered Locke a few years ago and now make it a point to visit every time we're in the area…read more First and foremost we love their wine! I say go for the wine but stay for the hospitality. Kirsten and her dad, Kevin, are incredibly kind and welcoming. They always remember us from previous visits and genuinely make us feel like valued guests. The property is beautiful, with comfortable spaces to enjoy your tasting, whether you choose the cozy barn or the outdoor patio. It's a relaxing place to stop while in Murphys. Their no outside food policy is clearly communicated, and it makes perfect sense to me. It's important to remember that this isn't a public park--it's a winery, and the purpose of your visit is to experience and enjoy their wines. If you get hungry while tasting, they offer a wonderful selection of cheeses, crackers, and other snacks available for purchase. I'd also add, respectfully, that in my opinion wineries generally aren't the best destination for an afternoon with young children. If you are tasting with kids I recommend going downtown which is 5 minutes away from Locke. When our kids were little, we loved visiting downtown Murphys because we could taste at the wineries along Main Street while taking turns with the kids at the public park just behind the tasting rooms. It was a great compromise that allowed everyone to enjoy the day while respecting the purpose and atmosphere of the wineries. One extra perk worth mentioning at Locke: if you become a wine club member, there's a separate area behind the tasting room where you're welcome to bring your own snacks. We enjoyed that this weekend, and it made an already wonderful experience even better. We always look forward to coming back and highly recommend a visit.

A great stop near Arnold, Murphys town, and snowboarding! We really enjoyed tasting a couple of…read moreoptions and also went home with a couple of bottles to relive the experience! They have ample indoor seating as well as some pleasant outdoor seating as well! Great friendly staff :)

Olivia is a F****** gem. We will be back…read more We learned a lot about wine on this visit. Kisses

Did their wine-tasting, listen to some great music and ended up buying all the wine and champagne…read morefor our wedding. Had a wonderful experience. The staff was amazing.

I hosted my friends bachelorette party in the cellar space on a Saturday afternoon, and let me tell…read moreyou, what a BEAUTIFUL and MEMORABLE experience! The old cars and motorcycles in the cellar surrounded by wine barrels was the perfect ambiance and cool atmosphere for wine tasting in the middle of July. All of the wine was delicious and we brought in our own charcuterie style picnic. Highly recommend this space for a mid-sized event!

I hosted my friends bachelorette party in the cellar space on a Saturday afternoon, and let me tell…read moreyou, what a BEAUTIFUL and MEMORABLE experience! The old cars and motorcycles in the cellar surrounded by wine barrels was the perfect ambiance and cool atmosphere for wine tasting in the middle of July. All of the wine was delicious and we brought in our own charcuterie style picnic. Highly recommend this space for a mid-sized event!

I hosted my friends bachelorette party here in the outdoor space and let me tell you, WOW. What a…read morebeautiful, relaxing, lovely experience! The wine is all delicious and affordable. The staff was incredibly kind. And the atmosphere is beautiful. Would highly recommend hosting a mid-sized event here, Steve was very responsive and helpful.

A beautiful place to enjoy wine. This place is dog and kid friendly. There is a beautiful pond that…read moreyou can sit by too. Their wines are very good. Our server was Steve who we knew from a different wine room. He is great and so was the other gal there too.

We visited Ironstone Vineyards to celebrate my daughter's birthday and it was such a beautiful…read moreplace to spend the day. As you drive up, you're greeted by gorgeous landscaping and flowers everywhere -- the setting alone makes you want to slow down and stay awhile. We did a wine tasting and really enjoyed the wines. The Sauvignon Blanc was especially good -- crisp, refreshing, and perfect for a warm day. The Pinot Noir was also a standout, smooth and easy to sip. You can tell they put care into their wines, and there was something for everyone in our group to like. The grounds are spacious and peaceful, with views, gardens, and plenty of spots to wander or sit and relax. It feels more like an experience than just a quick tasting stop. The woman helping us was a bit reserved, but still helpful as we made our selections. Overall, Ironstone is a lovely place to visit if you're in the area -- great wine, beautiful scenery, and a relaxing atmosphere that makes for a memorable outing.

We attended a Willie Nelson concert at the Ironstone amphitheater. The lawn seating was perfect and…read morea great price lots of food options and plenty of restrooms. The only downside was their Wi-Fi. I was unable to pull up my Ticketmaster tickets so after I went through security, I had to get out of line and go all the way over to will call to get printed tickets and go back through security again.

Wonderful place to visit with great wines. Welcoming vibe, definitely worth stopping by to taste!read more

Came over Labor Day weekend in Sept 2026 and had an awesome experience. TLDR: very approachable,…read moreless common varietals, and family-friendly. Sue was super friendly, low pressure. We have two young kids who were happily hanging out, drawing, and chatting with Sue. Sue shared lots of stories behind how she & Gary got into wine, info about the wines we tasted, and details about the wine making process. Sue was super sweet, patient, and chatted with all of us -- including my 8 year old kid who asked tons of questions about the wine-making process. Wines were fun and different, including varietals you don't usually see at the grocery store / Costco. Wines were good, especially enjoyed the Tempranillo Rose, Carignane, and Petit Sirah.

The wine was excellent, the service even better! Linda was amazing and such a sweet and funny…read moresoul. We would come back just to visit her!

Decided to visit this winery based on the wonderful reviews. It was cute. We were greeted by the…read morefragrant of the fig tree on the back patio. The sparking Chardonnay was yummy. Nice, crisp and fruity. The whites (Calaveras Chardonnay, Calaveras Viognier) on the tasting menu were good. The Pinot was good, a bit light. The best ones were the Old Vine Zin (blend) and the Ghirardelli Heritage Vine Zin. Our favs! Service was a bit slow which was a surprise since there were only 2 other couples. The experience was a bit different from what we're used to, no real explanation of the wines itself. Just serve and pour. Not really a winery we were real impressed with but cute.

The wine was awesome, the tasting area is super cool, and our bartender hooked it up with the pours…read moreand was super nice! 10/10 recommend

Every glass was amazing. Truly, I enjoyed the journey of their wines. My favorite has to be High…read moreCountry - it smelled the way you'd want your man to smell, leathery, warm, strong, comforting. It was devine. Johanna, the sommelier, was very personable and friendly, while pouring. I will be back.

Our friends are members of this nice winery.While visiting them they insisted we go here,apparently…read moreit's the best winery in Murphys. We tasted their Pino,Chardonnay and a few blends.Loved it so much bought 4 bottles!

Love this find. I've been going to Murphy's for 30 years and finally stumbled a few blocks down in…read moretown. Had a tasting with friends and enjoyed the wine and the experience. It was so good I joined the club. It's worth the visit to see this lovely place