Calaveras County Wine Tour November 21, 2009

Ironstone Vineyards
SPECIALTIES: Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petite Sirah, Shiraz, Zinfandel, Chardonnay

Ironstone's seven story multi-purpose facility on 1150 acres features daily tours and complimentary tasting of award-winning wines. Tour the historic caverns, award-winning gardens, amphitheater, lakeside park. Have a leisurely meal at the gourmet delicatessen. Shop at the jewelry store and visit the Heritage Museum which features a 44 pound rock of gold! Ironstone has a superb offering of wines for everyone, from Chardonnay to Zinfandel, along with Brandy and Grappa, all complimented by an outstanding Reserve Collection.

Main Street Murphys

Complimentary wine tastings are the norm in Calaveras County, California. Rubbing elbows and schmoozing with the winemakers are common. In fact, the owners love to talk about their wines so much, that you go away feeling like part of the family. Taking a stroll down Main St. in Murphys will likely result in visiting at least 12 tasting rooms and more on the side roads. By the time you get to the end of the road, tourists will have made friends with one another and shared business cards with all their tasting mates.
Each tasting room in Murphys reflects the personality of the winemakers, and are as different as their wines are. Some are set up in rustic barns. Others are like walking into rich living rooms with custom granite bars and plush chairs. And then there's the weird and off-beat rooms. The restaurants are inviting and top-notch with excellent cuisine. Each one has a unique menu and expertly pairs every course with these local wines.

You will enjoy a personal tour of Ironstone Vineyards and get a chance to sample their wines. After Ironstone, you'll have a couple of hours to roam Main Street on your own.

Depart:Clarion Hotel at 9:00am
Return Clarion Hotel at approximately 6:15pm

Parking is free at the Clarion
Cost:$45.00 per person

We need a minimum of 20 people to sign up to make this trip a go!

Ironstone Vineyards
Map of Main Street

Official Website: http://www.sacdaytrips.com