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Black Sheep Vintners
Murphys

Black Sheep Vintners

About Black Sheep Vintners

Black Sheep Vintners opened in Murphys in 1984, releasing a 1984 Amador Zinfandel from that first harvest. The house specializes in Zinfandels and Rhone varietals, introducing the latter to Calaveras County Foothills. Grapes come from Calaveras and Amador Counties. About 2,500 cases flow from the program each year. The tasting room occupies a converted Flying-A gas station on Main Street, open Friday through Sunday, 11 AM to 5 PM. Wine club members receive quarterly shipments of two bottles and a 20 percent discount on purchases.

Tasting Experiences

Wine Tasting

Experience wine tasting in Murphys at the converted Flying-A gas station tasting room

Wine Club

Quarterly shipments of award-winning wines with 20% discount on purchases, members-only dinners, special events and prerelease tastings

Varietals

ZinfandelRhone varietalsSemillonChardonnayCinsaultShirazCabernet SauvignonMerlot

When to visit Black Sheep Vintners

MondayClosed
TuesdayClosed
WednesdayClosed
ThursdayClosed
Friday11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sunday11:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Good to know about Black Sheep Vintners

Can you visit Black Sheep Vintners? Is there a tasting room?

Yes, Black Sheep Vintners has a tasting room open to visitors (from their website, September 5, 2026). Visits are by reservation.

What wines does Black Sheep Vintners specialize in?

Black Sheep Vintners focuses on Zinfandel, Rhone varietals, Semillon, Chardonnay and Cinsault, and more. Signature bottles include 1984 Amador Zinfandel, 2023 Chardonnay, 2022 Calaveras County Semillion, Cinsault, Shiraz, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Fortissimo.

Do you need a reservation to visit Black Sheep Vintners?

Yes, Black Sheep Vintners requires a reservation for tastings (from their website, September 5, 2026).

Does Black Sheep Vintners serve food?

Yes, Black Sheep Vintners has food available alongside tastings.

Where is Black Sheep Vintners located?

Black Sheep Vintners is at 3468 Murphys Grade Rd Suite B in Murphys, California. Phone: +1 209-728-2157.

When was Black Sheep Vintners founded?

Black Sheep Vintners was established in 1984.

What tasting experiences does Black Sheep Vintners offer?

Black Sheep Vintners offers Wine Tasting and Wine Club.

What are Black Sheep Vintners's tasting hours?

Black Sheep Vintners is open Friday to Sunday, 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM, closed Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday.

Where to find Black Sheep Vintners

Black Sheep Vintners is at 3468 Murphys Grade Rd Suite B, Murphys, California, United States.

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