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Northern California's Best Kept Secret

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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Map Of The Wineries of Calaveras County

Where To Go For Wine In The Sierra Foothills

NOTE: Zoom in on the town of Murphys, many of the wineries listed below are all on the same street!

The Wineries of Calaveras County

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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
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  • KadabaCo Aug 6, 2008 @ 12:01 pm | delete
    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!
  • KimGiancaterino Jul 23, 2008 @ 3:38 pm | delete
    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.
  • GypsyPirate Feb 19, 2008 @ 6:56 pm | delete
    What a great lens and a great area! I love the Mark Twain tie in!
  • technovoid Jun 2, 2007 @ 3:08 am | delete
    Toured your lens and am highly impressed. Great lens! 5 Stars! Keep up the good work!
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  • eljefetwisted Apr 15, 2007 @ 2:35 pm | delete
    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!
  • Kakenetit2 Apr 6, 2007 @ 12:13 am | delete
    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!
  • KimGiancaterino Apr 3, 2007 @ 6:12 pm | delete
    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.
  • flaminglacer Apr 2, 2007 @ 2:02 am | delete
    What do I love about wine - Everything! Great lens - check out Sharing Good Wines for some more info.
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