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

Definitely one of the gems in the area! Cozy atmosphere,…read moreattentive staff, and the friendliest poster cat, Otis! She's such a pretty girl who charms every customer that walks in！

What a beautiful winery. From the grounds to the tasting room it's great. The wine club dinners and…read moretop notch. The wine verity selection is second to none.

This is one winery that everything they produce is exceptional! Reds, whites and ports all are…read moreamazing. Last night was a dinner at the winery and it was an experience. Great food, and service. Excellent company to converse with during the meal. This is quality! Definitely a must to taste while here in Calivaras county. See you there

Super homey wine tasting room. Sue is such a personable wine connoisseur. Generous pours and loved…read morehearing her stories. Crisp white wines and rich reds. Stop by on your trip to Murphy's!!

First time here and we enjoyed our visit and Sue was delightful and let us taster quite a few…read moredifferent wines. Tasting room is very small so this was the first time after trying a couple previous times we found room to sit at the bar and taste. I really wanted to like the wines more since it was a good experienece but to my palate they were pretty average for Murphys nothing really stood out as a must buy. We left with a couple bottles wines but will stick to our favorite wineries in the area for future tastings.

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.

What a delightful experience. The grounds are lovely and they allow you to bring a picnic. The…read morefolks here were super helpful and the wines good.

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

Review for Above the Rush…read more Great vibes and wine. Best experience, service, and wine selection in Murphy Area. I'm a Bourbon & Rum drinker and there were some really cool wines that compliment. The server and staff were friendly and had great conversations with them.

This was my favorite winery in Murphy!…read more They have a sister winery closer to Angel camps. It's called Above The Rush and that one offers bites with wine pairing, tasting fee is still waived with bottle. The bites were delicious really brought out the tastes of their wine!

cozy and fun. Great beers & wine selection. Live music always a plus…read more Local talent show cased.

Food is getting more consistent. Not great but decent and affordable...which is all we hope for in…read morethe Foothills. GREAT VENUE. I dig the taproom and go often for LIVE music now. People LOVE the wine selection. The staff is VERY friendly!!!!

We had our wedding at Airola Vineyards, and what can I say? It was MAGICAL! Everything was perfect!…read moreNicole, our wedding coordinator made our dreams come true. She was truly dedicated to the success of our wedding making sure we were stress-free the entire time. And I must add she is extremely creative! The owners (the Klauses) were also extremely diligent and genuinely cared that we would have the most amazing day. They are the kindest and most gracious people you will ever meet! The location/venue was perfect! I mean the view overlooking the lake was breathtaking! And it wasn't the only spot that was beautiful. Every inch of that property was gorgeous. It felt like I was in some magical land that I couldn't imagine even in my wildest dreams. I mean, our photographer was so inspired she kept finding great places for us to take pictures. Shout out to Renee as one of the Vendors too, she was handsdown one of the best decisions we made regarding the wedding. You will regret not booking her for your wedding/event. This was truly a memorable day and a huge reason for this was the people involved and the location. We didn't have to worry about random people showing up to our intimate wedding like I've seen happen at other venues. It was spacious enough to for a large wedding party without sacrificing comfort, we loved that we felt tucked away into nature while still having "city accommodations". And I must add, the view from the casita is unmatched. Best view on the property. I loved that it served as my bridal suite! I can't say enough about Airola Vineyards. Truly, our wedding was just enchanting. While our guests were originally skeptical about the location (many had to drive 8+ hours) once they arrived they all thanked us for the invitation because it meant they were in such a beautiful location. I'm surprised this place isn't better known and while I want to be selfish and not the let the secret out, I would be doing humanity a disservice if I didn't shout Airola Vineyards' (and it's staff) exceptionalism from the roof tops. I am convinced this is one of the most romantic places on planet Earth.

We had the most amazing stay at Airola road Vineyards. The most spectacular views I've ever seen…read morelike heaven on earth We stayed in the "Tiny Homes" which were packed with everything you needed for a long weekend. We forgot our bialetti and were worried we wouldn't be able to have coffee but the tiny homes had Bialettis as well as kettles, air fryers, great sized fridges, plus the cutest decor! We also had the most amazing assistance with staff who are on call, help with where to get my car fixed, great recommendations for breakfast and sites. We felt so looked after. There's so many areas to explore nearby, but also just using the pool/BBQ/Pickleball courts at the main house was so much fun. It was an incredible weekend and highly recommend to anyone wanting a little get away.

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.

**Updated response from owner Kirsten in photos. She sent it as a private message rather than post…read morepublicly, but I think her message speaks for itself .*** Unfortunately, Locke Winery was not a good experience for our family this time. This was incredibly disappointing because we had been the summer before and loved both their wines and their hospitality. We had even bought several bottles from them. This year we went with a group of 8 adults and 2 children and brought food with us for lunch. To be fair, they have a no outside food policy but we didn't realize that until we arrived. They only allow wine club members to bring in outside food. My husband asked if it was ok if our two kids even had a small snack because they were hungry, but the owner's daughter's response was "no, food is food." We went to eat sandwiches out in the parking lot before doing a tasting, which we were really looking forward to and had highly recommended it to our family. However, the owner's daughter came out and said, "Sir, I don't know what is going on here but I am not ok with this." We told her ok, that we'd leave but we were disappointed. She continued to say it's the state's rules and not her's. She then said it was her property and she could make the rules. She continued to lecture us until I let her know she had made herself clear and we had already told her we were leaving. The owner, her father, came out to try and talk to us but we were done at that point. We understand that they have the right to make their own rules, but the snippy approach is what completely turned us off. Locke just lost money on multiple tastings, purchases, and recommendations to others.

Visited this quaint stop while on a guided wine tasting day with the girls. This was the smallest,…read moremost hidden spot of our day but the ambiance here is BEAUTIFUL. The owner and his dog greeted us right away and took us back into the vineyards where he spoke to us about the different varietals he was growing, showed us his owl boxes, and more. We continued on to the tasting room, and enjoyed a variety of reds, all of which I enjoyed. Each bottle of wine includes a personal touch- there is a small photo of the owners elderly dog on the back. I loved the sentiment! We'll definitely be back when we are in the area again. Thanks for a great experience, and some great wine!

Wow what an amazing, quaint & stunning winery! I took a…read morewine tour (see Courtwood review) with a bridal party and this was our last stop. We were the only ones stopping in at around maybe 330/4pm. It was "Irish day" so most were down in Murphy's. We were greeted by one of the owners and his dog! *there is a sign on the tasting room that you can always find them working in the vineyard if nobody is in the tasting room* Before we started our last taste of the day, we were asked if we wanted to go see the vineyard, if you don't like wine, no issue, you'll have a beautiful place to relax all the same. We were educated on the process of harvesting,etc. took photos,enjoyed the breezy warm afternoon. Now the fun part...the wine was amazing, and there were also little bits of chocolate and crackers to have while you sip. The cherry on top was being taken back where the barrels are stored and having Port straight from the barrel!! Not sure if they do that all the time, or if it was to celebrate the engagement of my cousin! I couldn't walk away without getting a bottle of the port. I would definitely come back to try more. The Rosé wasn't ready when we visited but I can't wait to try it next time (hopefully on a romantic weekend trip with my bf!) What's your favorite Winery!?