Murrieta's Well
Livermore Valley Wine Country
Legend meets romance at picturesque Murrieta's Well. The winery is named for the legendary outlaw, Joaquin Murrieta, who was known to have camped out on the property during the Gold Rush era. A winery was built on the site in the 1880s, and was brought back to life more than a century later, continuing a tradition of handcrafting unique premium wines.
Murrieta's Well is located at 3005 Mines Road in Livermore, California.
Murrieta's Well Winery & Tasting Room
Murrieta's Well
Murrieta's Well Wine Tasting
3005 Mines Road, Livermore
The century old, stone winery building at Murrieta's Well is a stunning example of early California architecture. Constructed of local timbers and gravel extracted from the nearby Arroyo Mocho Creek, the winery has aged quite gracefully. From the balcony, visitors are treated to extraordinary views of vineyards and oak trees dotting the landscape. The historic facility is available for private events and weddings after normal tasting room hours.Open Wednesday-Sunday from 11am to 4:30pm
Watercolor Illustration by Rich Sigberman
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Murrieta's Well Wine Varieties
- Cabernet Franc
- Cabernet Sauvignon
- Merlot
- Petit Verdot
- Sauvignon Blanc
- Semillion
- Souzao
- Tempranillo
- Touriga
- Zinfandel
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The Legendary Joaquin Murrieta
Joaquin Murrieta: Bandit or Patriot?
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Joaquin Murrieta (sometimes spelled Murieta or Murietta) (1829-ca. 1853), also called the Mexican or Chilean Robin Hood or the Robin Hood of El Dorado, was a semi-legendary figure in California during the California Gold Rush of the 1850s. He was either an infamous bandit or a Mexican patriot, depending on one's point of view. Murrietta was partly the inspiration for the fictional character of Zorro. His name has, for some political activists, symbolized resistance against Anglo-American economic and cultural domination in California.Historically, Murrieta is said to have became the leader of an outlaw gang called The Five Joaquins, composed of himself, Joaquin Botellier, Joaquin Carrillo, Joaquin Ocomorenia, and Joaquin Valenzuela. Between 1850 and 1853, the gang, joined by Murrieta's right hand man, "Three-Fingered Jack" (Manuel Garcia), were said to have been responsible for most of cattle rustling, robberies, and murders committed in the Mother Lode area of the Sierra Nevadas. They are credited with stealing more than $100,000 in gold and over 100 horses, killing 19 people, and having outrun three posses and killed three lawmen.
At the time, no one was certain of the leader's name, and he was simply called Joaquin. It was also unclear how many gangs there were. Murrieta's band was supposedly supported by many Californios, who protected them, and even by some non-Hispanic Californians such as Robert Livermore.
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Will have to visit your area the next time I invade California. I, too, love to find new wines.
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