The lone bartender slid the wine glass across the stone-topped bar toward me, saloon-style. I was the only person in the grotto-like tasting room, and received full attention from the black Lab at my ...

Long known for the quantity and quality of its local wines, Murphys has begun to diversify its food and beverage options. Here are five ways to indulge your thirst for more than just wine. 1 Murphys ...

Reporting from Murphys, Calif. — Forget green beer this year. In this grape-rich Calaveras County hamlet, they’ll be celebrating with green wine. Not surprisingly, a town with a name like Murphys ...

The “Queen of the Sierra” lives up to its regal billing in many ways. Murphys is a charming village, full of quaint shops, top-notch wineries and appealing restaurants. It’s also thick with historical ...

Murphys Historic Hotel is a state landmark dating back to the Gold Rush. It features technology-free rooms and a Wild West-themed saloon. Lisa Boulton Calaveras Visitors Bureau An emerald green sign ...

A rotating selection of craft brews is available in 4-ounce samples ($4), full glasses ($10 or $16) or bottles ($5-$20). Cider and wine are also available, as are deli sandwiches. There is seating ...