Where to begin? Long time Murphys visitors but first time visiting without the kiddos so we had to go wine tasting. We heard and saw so many mentions about Vina Moda we had to stop by. The service was as good as the wine. They have a beautiful history, a deep love of the area and the most welcoming vibe we experienced during our stay. Dre and Andi are absolute gems!! They offer the kind of experience you dream about for a weekend getaway. The aesthetics of the tasting room are beautiful and carefully curated. We felt home within seconds and left with delicious wine (must try the barbera!!!), a fantastic experience and what felt like lifelong friends. My husband and I became Instant fans! Vina Moda became a must-stop for every future visit. 10/10 recommend! read more

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Kesha ( hope spelled right), Kurt server is an awesome personality and knows how to take care of customers. Watched her serve inside and out, scan the area each time making sure to say hello to new customers. Wine, very nice and surprisingly tasty. Low tannins comfortable and beautiful read more

Vina Moda is a great little boutique winery that is nestled in downtown Murphys California on a street with multiple winery tasting rooms. Red wines are the expertise here, and the winemaker makes quite a few big heavy reds that stand out. There's plenty of awards displayed showing his success and the ambience is a feeling of a castle like atmosphere with deep dark undertones. The tasting room personnel are very knowledgeable and give great service, letting you try flights of wines or just specific ones. This is by far one of my favorite wine makers in the Calaveras County area and I enjoy all of his wines. read more

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Beautiful, welcoming tasting room...friendly welcoming service (Kelli is so friendly and warm )! And the the wine! Everything was so so good! Walked out a wine club member and can't wait to go back. read more

Really enjoyed the service and tasting. Really good selection. Friendly and inviting atmosphere.

Updating from my previous review of several years ago. Have come a couple times in the past year during COVID. They seem to be a lot more strict following COVID guidelines that most places. They taste in the back area which really could use fixing up it has the potential to be so much nicer if they put a few bucks and a little effort into it. I do like the building a lot and the history but you cant go inside it now. Service seems to be hit and miss. Only a couple of gals working seem to get overwhelmed at times and cant keep up when theres more than a few groups We had to wait a long time between pours and got a bit tired waiting near the end and left before the last pour (This was after 45 minutes and only 5 pours do the math). I noticed almost every group had empty wine glasses as well as we were leaving. The wines are good but a bit pricey for the area, good thing you get your tasting fee waived with a purchase so it evens out. Overall its a pretty good stop but there are plenty of other good places in Murphys I have discovered I like too. read more

What a delightful experience my husband and I had! Nate, the owner and winemaker, serve us and provided wonderful insights into his winemaking. The wines were delicious, and the tasting rom location on Main Street has a lovely backyard space to relax and enjoy each varietal. You won't want to miss it. read more

Don't go anywhere but here! The wine amazing, one of the best wine tastings in Murphys, Barbera...... yum. Jessica was super delightful and really knew how to share the uniqueness of each varietal. Well done read more

Excellent service. Jess did a great job explaining the process, the history of business. Had the Dessert wine Euphoria, not too sweet, great smell, very clean and good color. Awesome dessert wine. Definitely recommend this place. Great job Jess. read more

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First time visiting Murphys, very seldom do we find a winery where we like all of their wines and that was the case with Vina Moda, the staff is very knowledgeable and friendly, their wines all delicious, outdoor tasting area is lovely and distance seating during covid plus misters in the hot day just perfect, the icing on the cake are the furry ones running around and saying hello, great wine tasting experience, definitely our favorite, highly recommend :) Thank you! read more

Another first! Came with some friends and glad we did. This place is really awesome! The service was great and the folks here are very friendly and helpful! The wine is off the hook as well. I highly recommend you come here. read more

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Outstanding wines, gracious owners/winemaker & welcoming staff, dog-friendly, and a lovely new garden area for wine-tasting and seating. We love this place! For a delightful afternoon pick up some avocado tempura from Rob's Place across the street and enjoy it with a bottle of Vina Moda wine in their cool (misting) garden. read more

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We love coming to Vina Moda, spending a relaxing /full and fun day with our family, and sipping fantastic wine outside on the tables behind their tasting room. We also also love conversIng with Dre and Nate, the wine makers and owners. They make fantastic wine! This winery is definitely a must visit in Murphy! You will probably become a member after tasting their great wine! read more

Approximately one month ago, Vina Moda reopened a tasting room in Murphys. The building is one of the oldest in Murphys. The interior underwent a lovely remodel complete with chandeliers and a gorgeous counter. While there were not many wines to sample, what we tried was quite tasty. Our faves were the Barbera and Late Harvest Syrah. Both were very smooth and pleasing to the palate. Highly recommended. Cin cin! ;) read more

Shortly after you enter the town of Murphys you will find a stand alone old cobblestone building that is from another time. The building is so unique it will command your attention. Once you go inside the ambiance and architecture continues... There is even an imported wood carved door from India inside that is over 500 hundred years old. Vina Moda serves up a few whites and a few reds. Their wines are as unique as their tasting room. They add a different element to each varietal that makes you say "that's different." Different isn't always good though. They have a nice Cabernet Sauvignon, and okay wines. The tasting room is very accomodating and friendly. We enjoyed our time here and would come back. I would say this was the high point of the wineries visited in Murphys. read more

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Super dog friendly- dogs can roam in a gated area. Nice service. Great wine. Chill vibe.

Continued Gold and Sunset rave reviews of their Barbera! Sierra Rose is a nice summer wine. read more

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Absolutely love this tasting room! The wine is spectacular and the staff is great! Not to mention, it is dog friendly and family owned and operated. HIGHLY recommend if visiting Murphys!! read more

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Update: Added two stars thanks to management. My review initially docked stars from the business due to bad customer service but management's efforts to rectify the experience leaves me content with this tasting room overall. In my experience, some tasting rooms see an unfavorable review and lash out. Vina Moda handled the situation with class and dignity. They run a tight ship and the barbera is exceptional. If I'm ever in town again I'll give it another shot. read more

Excellent wines in a great tasting room and backyard ! The best part if this winery are the owners... so knowledgeable and genuine. A great place to taste and hangout in Murphys read more

Great ! Best I've had in Murphys! We like Pine Ridge Clones, Chimney Rock Cabs... if you do too you should try this winery. The tasting room is a charming updated cobblers shop but like none I've been in before. Loved it! read more

Great wines..just joined the wine club in February..Staff is so informative and fun!!! The wine maker Nathan makes great wines the Barbera and Phoenix so good. Murphy's has so many winery's to choose from this one is a must you won't be disappointed. read more

Great local wine options and super-knowledgeable owner pouring wine. Everything was good, but we especially enjoyed the Phoenix, Barbera, Syrah and Grenache. read more

Nice place. ., friendly. Very good wines , I really enjoyed the place, a great selection of wines Wonderful set up.Did the decor is beautiful and very classy read more

I'm surprised that the 1 review for Vina Moda is only for 3 stars. We've been tasting in Murphys a few times now and this past weekend was our first visit to Vina Moda. True, it is a bit off of the main st. but it really isn't that far of a walk from the main area where most of the tasting rooms are. It's right off of Main st. and we found it to be a perfect place to park and walk down Main st. from. We started at Vina Moda by accident because we decided to park at the far end of the road and make our way back. We were super happy we did. I loved everything about the tasting experience. Great service, which isn't unusual in Murphys but still worth mentioning. The tasting room is super stylish and well decorated, I couldn't stop looking around. Their Viogner was great and won several awards at the state fair and as my favorite varietal, I thought it was fabulous. It was nice to be served by the actual wine maker too. I fell in love with the glasses so I had to buy 2 and hope to get more. You definitely must visit Vina Moda if you're tasting in Murphys. It stands out from other experiences I've had and while the wine prices are slightly higher than other wineries in the area, I have to say it's well worth the price. The owners are young but seem wise beyond their years in the art of wine making. They bring a sophisticated yet young and contemporary feel to Murphys which I definitely can appreciate. read more

Vina Moda has just solidified itself as #1 on my priority list for Murphy's tasting rooms. The combination of great wine, warm and friendly proprietors, value, and a beautiful tasting room makes Vina Moda a must-stop every time I'm wine-tasting in Gold Country. This being the second time I visited the relatively new Vina Moda tasting room, I was left with an odd feeling. First, I couldn't help but be disappointed by the fact that many of their wines were sold-out. Their fabulous Viognier was all gone...suddenly, that feeling of disappointment turned into relief, as I noticed the 2003 Cab and the 2006 Zin were still available. Having recently completed a tour of the Dry Creek Valley AVA, I feel I have a decent frame of reference on what Zinfandel is and can be. Let me tell you, I love the humongous lively young Zins they produce there, but I also love the versatility of the varietal, as shown by the lighter style of Zin produced by Vina Moda. Right off the bat, you can see the clarity and almost ruby red color of the 2006 Sierra Queen Zinfandel, which differentiates it from more dense Dry Creek offerings I've recently tasted. Even with it's lighter color, the nose does not disappoint, offering an earthy backbone to its dark fruit and intense pepper scent. It did not have the jammy, extremely ripe aroma of a lot of Zins, which I found to be refreshing. The tannic structure is there, but with the 14.6% alcohol, it's just a lot lighter on the palate than I'm used to. I definitely remember the 2003 Cabernet Sauvignon was the highlight from my first tasting at Vina Moda. I could go on and on about this wine. Apparently, the winery opened with this wine, and let me commend them on starting with a bang, because this is without question the best value in Cab you will find in the world. If you find a better value, seriously PM me, because I want to try that wine. Speaking with the delightful French woman pouring the wine, I was informed that they aged this wine in the Bourdeaux tradition. This means oak barrel-aged for 3 YEARS, as opposed to the Napa style of 18 months. I have no idea how they waited that long, but I'm certainly glad they did. You can obviously tell the added complexity makes the process worth it. I don't even know where to start describing the aromas. Intense dark berries, caramel, and nutmeg burst from the bouquet, along with other more subtle aromas. Definition of complexity! I got goose bumps just smelling it, and the mouth didn't disappoint either, as softened tannins and 13.5% alcohol lend an elegance to the finish. I guess this wine won the San Francisco Chronicle silver medal for Cab in 2008. Not just Sierra Foothills, but from all of California (yes this includes you Napa). What does Vina Moda do? Sell it for $36. Not only that, any Joe Schmoe can walk in there and taste it for free! I feel like this is a gift for all of humanity. They are being extremely generous with this wine, and I love them all the more for it. Seriously, stop what you're doing, drive to Murphy's, and and go buy the '03 Cab. Meow! For those disappointed in the lack of tasting selections as of March '09, come back in June for the latest releases. I'll be there for sure. read more

These guys used to be on the other end of town but have moved to a really cute old building further down Main Street. Apparently it's actually the oldest building in Murphys. Very good wines here, I think we got to try four of them. They're out of their Viognier, which was a bummer! We bought a couple bottles of the Barbera, which has a lovely smooth character. Almost sold out of that too! If you're planning to stop by, keep in mind they're only open on Saturdays. read more

New winery just outside of Murphys. Building was previously occupied by Black Sheep Winery. One issue with this winery location is that it is harder to walk to from downtown Murphys. There is no sidewalk and the road is pretty busy. The new owners have upgraded the tasting room, adding windows and very nice furnishings. The bar top is gorgeous. The person serving us was very friendly and out-going. The wine was good, a bit on the pricey side for some. We did purchase a bottle of Barbera and a Zinfandel. We will keep our eye on this one. We were told they are going to expand the grounds for picnicking which would be very nice. They did get licenses to serve wine outside of their building. We will return. read more

Like getting cozy at a friend's house with a great glass of wine (if that friend happened to have a great palate and live in Murphys, CA), Vina Moda Winery makes you want to settle in and talk. Super friendly and fun. Make sure you get over there soon, other wise you might be told "sorry you'll have to wait until our next harvest." Their wine is amazing and gaining momentum. Don't get left in the dust. read more

Great place to wine taste with our dog since it's fenced in. The Phoenix is a must buy

Vina Moda is one of our favorite tasting rooms in Murphys. Their wine is so smooth and such a good variety. We love the Grenache and Barbera. The cab is wonderful too if you are planning a steak later. We brought a group of friends this weekend and everyone loved it. Several bottles purchased. Friendly staff, nice music playing and even Cooper the dog came out to greet us. It's down towards the East end of Main St, but worth the walk. We'll Be back! read more

The best winery in Murphy's, hands down. If you are looking for great wines, gregarious staff and a welcoming atmosphere, this is the place! I have been a member for years and each time I visit the wine is great and staff exceptional. My friends and We always make this our first stop as we arrive, and close out the day by making it out last stop as well. read more

The Phoenix blend is my favorite! Excellent online ordering service- the customer service by Dre and her team is beyond wonderful. I can't wait to visit them in person! read more

One of my favorite places to stop when i'm in Murphy's. They have some very good wines, especially their Cab which is to die for. Great people. read more

The wines are good and there are very cool metal animal head wine spouts for purchase. The tasting room has a small Napa winery vibe. UPDATE: The owners reached out to me privately after my initial 3-star review, which I really appreciate because I think it shows they do care about their customers and want to make sure they're providing good service. And the fact they didn't respond publicly tells me they're not just trying to save face - much respect! I can definitely support conscientious business owners, 4 stars! read more

Trust me: it is worth the short walk to get to Vina Moda. The historic barn setting is so cool and cozy and the wines are delicious. Our pourer was enjoyable; wish I could remember her name to thank her, but she was from the area and very knowledgeable about the area and varietals they offer. Great wine. You will not regret taking the time to walk down the short, cute Main Street to get here. Well worth it. read more

My husband and I always say we are going to make it down to the end of the block to try Vina Moda's wine every time we are in Murphys. We finally did and we are now kicking ourselves for not getting here sooner! I've always loved the old unique building but now I know It holds beautiful wine and awesome winemakers! Nate is a genius! The wine was so good we went back the next day to make sure we had fresh palates to be sure we really did love all the wines as much as we did the day before...they were even better! We walked out with another bottle and a wine club membership. Dre, the lovely girl pouring our tasting Saturday was so sweet and accommodating. On Sunday Will was pouring and he could not have been more of a delight to talk to and so a tentative. This place will now be our first stop every time we are in town. Cheers! read more

Such a fun and welcoming place! Wines are super tasty, we bought into the wine club! Had a great time with the girl who pours, she was HILARIOUS and just overall so awesome. Love this place! read more

This past weekend my wife and I had the opportunity to visit Vina Moda in Murphys. We loved everything they served. We found out we are not the only ones who think their wines are great. Many of their wines just won awards at the 2015 SF Chronicle Wine Competition. (They won 3 Gold Medals, for their 2011 Barbera, 2012 Barbera and 2012 Vinas Blend. They also won a Silver Medal for their 2011 Cabernet Sauvignon). It may be a small winery but all the wines are top quality. We also met Nate, the winemaker, who is really friendly and very down to earth. We found that the staff is knowledgeable and took time to explain each of the wines. When you visit Murphys, be sure to put Vina Moda on your "to visit" list. read more

Best wine in town, hands down and everyone knows it! Plus they have an amazing team of real people that you'll actually love talking to! Say hi to the pups and kick up your feet in the gorgeous backyard. This is a stop for me every time I pass by. read more