{"id":15515,"date":"2016-02-26T16:33:26","date_gmt":"2016-02-27T00:33:26","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/69.46.6.243\/?p=15515"},"modified":"2016-02-26T16:35:12","modified_gmt":"2016-02-27T00:35:12","slug":"calaveras-wineries-winning-prestigious-awards-cvb-feature","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/new.thepinetree.net\/?p=15515","title":{"rendered":"Calaveras Wineries Winning Prestigious Awards ~CVB Feature"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Murphys, CA&#8230;Wine aficionados have discovered the unique\u00a0qualities of the Sierra Foothills appellation which includes Calaveras, but they may be unaware of the scope and quantity our wineries. \u00a0You don\u2019t want to miss the wine scene here in Calaveras,\u00a0and here\u2019s why: \u00a0What makes Calaveras wines stand out? It\u2019s a combination of soil, climate, talent, expertise and sometimes luck. But innovation is also a huge part of the winemaking process in Calaveras County, with local winemakers showing a\u00a0fearlessness about trying\u00a0new varietals, techniques and ideas. You\u2019ll also discover a low key, snob-free zone; a lack of pretension, and just a genuine love of excellent wine. You\u2019ll experience this as a friendly, helpful, down-to-earth attitude\u00a0from our local wine experts.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.gocalaveras.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016-Calaveras-Wine-Awards.pdf\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-15516\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-15516\" src=\"https:\/\/new.thepinetree.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/2016cvbwine.jpg\" alt=\"2016cvbwine\" width=\"640\" height=\"787\" srcset=\"https:\/\/new.thepinetree.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/2016cvbwine.jpg 640w, https:\/\/new.thepinetree.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/2016cvbwine-244x300.jpg 244w, https:\/\/new.thepinetree.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/2016cvbwine-570x701.jpg 570w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/CfWxbiPNr4A\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>But don\u2019t let our laid-back attitude fool you. Calaveras wineries win big, prestigious awards. And that\u2019s why we put together this\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.gocalaveras.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016-Calaveras-Wine-Awards.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Calaveras Wineries Awards and Accolades<\/a>\u00a0Guide.\u00a0Despite the fact that some of our wineries never enter a contest, we still get excellent results for our region. The guide is updated every time a major contest puts out their list of newest award winners, and this may help you find some new Calaveras favorites.\u00a0\u00a0Please feel free to share, upload to your own blog or website, and help us get the word out about our wine region.<\/p>\n<p>Oh, and don\u2019t forget this unique fact about wine tasting in Calaveras: Not only can you visit individual vineyards, many also have their own tasting rooms in historic downtown Murphys. In fact, there are upwards of 23 wine tasting rooms in this charming\u00a0Gold Rush town, named one of the top 10 small towns in America by Frommer\u2019s. Combine your wine tasting with shopping our boutique retail stores, dining at our quality restaurants and enjoying the history and architecture of the town. Catch some Shakespeare or a modern theater production at the Black Bart Playhouse, and enjoy live music and special events around town and in the adorable Murphys Community Park.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_108353\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\">\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.gocalaveras.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/historic-downtown-murphys.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-108353\" src=\"http:\/\/www.gocalaveras.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/historic-downtown-murphys.jpg\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 580px) 100vw, 580px\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.gocalaveras.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/historic-downtown-murphys-300x186.jpg 300w, http:\/\/www.gocalaveras.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/historic-downtown-murphys.jpg 622w\" alt=\"Historic downtown Murphys, Calaveras County\" width=\"580\" height=\"359\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-caption-text\">Historic downtown Murphys | Lisa Boulton<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>Check out these great additional resources published by the <a href=\"http:\/\/calaveraswines.org\/\" target=\"_blank\">Calaveras Winegrape Alliance<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Want to know which wineries produce which varietals? Download\u00a0this handy\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.gocalaveras.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/CWA-varietals-brochure.pdf\">CWA varietals brochure<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>Get a map of Calaveras Winegrape Alliance members, including vineyards and tasting rooms:\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.gocalaveras.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/CWA-wine-map.pdf\">CWA wine map<br \/>\n<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Get your tasting notes booklet free of charge from any CWA member winery and keep track of which Calaveras wines you love!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>This Calaveras Winegrape Alliance video\u00a0will give\u00a0a little taste of what\u2019s on offer for all the wine lovers out there:<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Murphys, CA&#8230;Wine aficionados have discovered the unique\u00a0qualities of the Sierra Foothills appellation which includes Calaveras, but they may be unaware of the scope and quantity our wineries. \u00a0You don\u2019t want to miss the wine scene here in Calaveras,\u00a0and here\u2019s why: \u00a0What makes Calaveras wines stand out? 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