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Wineries of Calaveras County

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Nestled in the Sierra Foothills of Northern California about 170 miles east of San Francisco, Calaveras County was a bustling land of gold and silver mines in the late 1800's. Famous people like Mark Twain lived there and wrote about the area, bringing its name to the rest of the world. But when boom times went bust, the tiny towns nearly died, until vintners and wine growers took notice of the area's arid climate and rich red soil, which was perfect for growing wine grapes. Years later, these same towns are bustling with wine lovers and tourists from around the world, eager to sample the local wines and take in the rich local history.

My husband's parents own Holleman Vineyards in San Andreas, CA, and a local winery has even named one of their wines after my father-in-law, "Big John" Holleman.



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The Celebrated Jumping Frog of Calaveras County 

Mark Twain lived in Calaveras County for a short time and wrote this short story in 1865. The City of Angels Camp, where the story takes place, continues to hold its annual frog jumping contest in his honor. ~BadMsM

The Celebrated Jumping Frog of Calaveras County

Mark Twain's famous story about betting on a frog jump.

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Best Western Cedar Inn & Suites

Best Western Cedar Inn & Suites

'From: All directions. The Best Western Cedar Inn & Suites is on scenic Highway 49 between Jackson and Sonora. 'From: Stockton. Travel 50 miles east on Highway 4 to the Highway 49 junction. The Best...

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Angels Camp Condos

You know you?ve hit pay dirt when you arrive at Angels Camp. Home to everything from the popular Calaveras County Fair & Jumping Frog Jubilee to museums, rodeos, wineries and more, this is the heart of...

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Days Inn Sonora

Days Inn Sonora

Camacho's Restaurant/Hotel Lounge/Rooftop Swimming Pool/Interior and Exterior room access/Downtown shopping district/Columbia State Historic Park, Rail Town Museum, Mountain Springs Golf Course, Dodge...

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Inns Of California Sonora

Inns Of California Sonora

Inns of California-Sonora is a clean, contemporary, AAA rated motel located in downtown Sonora. We are short drive to Columbia State Historical Park, wine tasting, and Gold Rush Towns. Yosemite National...

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Best Western Sonora Oaks

Best Western Sonora Oaks

'From: All directions. The Best Western Sonora Oaks Motor Hotel is located on the corner of Highway 108 and Hess Avenue, 3 miles east of Sonora. From Highway 49, travel east on Highway 108 for 3 miles....

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KadabaCo

Great Lens! Ironstone's Apple Wine has to be my favorite! I also love the town of Murphy's even though I live in Copperopolis! I'm lensrolling this on my Copperopolis lens!

Posted August 06, 2008
KimGiancaterino

My grandparents lived in Calaveras County when I was young, so we have many happy memories of that area. Welcome to Culinary Favorites From A to Z.

Posted July 23, 2008
GypsyPirate

What a great lens and a great area! I love the Mark Twain tie in!

Posted February 19, 2008
technovoid

Toured your lens and am highly impressed. Great lens! 5 Stars! Keep up the good work!
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Posted June 02, 2007
eljefetwisted

hi Bette - I'm a fan of Big John, and the Zin too! Just set up my own lens for Twisted Oak Winery here at http://www.squidoo.com/twisted/ And as soon as I figger out how I'll link back to your lens...:) Thanks for setting this up!

Posted April 15, 2007
KevinBurris

I have to say we don't drink as much wine as we should!

We both grew up in "Wine Country" in the Finger Lakes Region of upstate New York. Love your lens!

Posted April 06, 2007
KimGiancaterino

A day without wine is like a day without sunshine. Wine tasting at beautiful wineries is a great way to unwind - a treat for all of the senses.

Posted April 03, 2007
flaminglacer

What do I love about wine - Everything! Great lens - check out Sharing Good Wines for some more info.

Posted April 02, 2007

 

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Bette Miles-Holleman is a retail merchandiser, customer service analyst, model and stylist with over 25 years experience in the fashion industry. Her online name, BadMsM, is an old nickname derived from a song by Danielle Dax called "Bad Miss M".


Bette discovered Squidoo in February 2007, after the launch of her online magazine, Beauty Culture . She was elevated to the title of Giant Squid in September 2007, and hopes to progress toward her goal of 100 quality lenses in 2008. She received an Honorable Mention in the Squidoo Superhero Project, and became a Squid Activist in July 2008.


In her spare time, Bette writes, knits, teaches, cooks, sings, lives and loves on the West Coast of the USA. She is blessed by every day God sends.


 


 



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