The Barn at Locke Vineyards
Home to Locke Wines + Farmhouse Shop
Due to the current State Order we are unable to facilitate wine flight reservations. Please place an order for pick up or shipping.
949 Green Meadow Ct.
Murphys, CA 95247
Questions?
Email: thebarn@lockevineyards.com
Call: (209) 559 -2218
1995
Locke Vineyards Mt. Ranch
Kevin Locke establishes Locke Vineyards by completing the first harvest at the Mt. Ranch vineyard with Zinfandel. Grapes sold to local Calaveras County winery.
1999
Murphys Vineyard
Kevin and Theresa Locke expand Locke Vineyards to two vineyards by establishing and planting the Murphys vineyard. Both vineyards operate and grapes are sold local to wineries.
2003
Locke Wine Label
Locke Vineyards starts it's own wine label wholesale with three red wines. Zinfandel, Sequoia (Zin/Cab Blend) and Cabernet Sauvignon.
2014
Tasting Room Opens Downtown
Kevin (owner) retires from his 35 year career as a local forester. He opens a tasting room in downtown Murphys with the help of his youngest daughter, Kirsten.
January 2017
Locke Farmhouse
Kirsten opens Farmhouse Shop sources and creating goods from our onsite lavender and fresh flower farm.
2018
The Barn Opens
Downtown Murphys tasting room closes and moves to The Barn at the Murphys vineyard. Kirsten Locke is named Director of Operations. Locke Vineyards is home.
2019
Reserve Locke Label
Locke Vineyards creates a new reserve label with three new wines. Under the two Locke wine label there are currently (16) wines produced.
Our Family + Crew
Kevin Locke
Proprietor + Vineyard Manager
Kevin moved to Murphys, CA for a career in Forestry in the early 1980's. He started Locke Vineyards in 1995 with his love of Calaveras terrior with his wife, Theresa. He can usually be found driving the tractor while managing both vineyards or building custom furniture with his brothers from local hand milled wood.
Currently Enjoying:
Reserve Zinfandel + Ponderosa
Theresa Locke
Proprietor
Theresa helped start Locke Vineyards with her husband in the 1990's. Growing up on a dairy and orchard outside of Modesto, farming was nothing new to her. We can always count on her to fill in with evening harvest picks and holiday weekends + club events. She spends most of her time operating her Physical Therapy clinic in Angels Camp, CA.
Currently Enjoying:
Viognier + Zinfandel
Caitlin Locke-Henson
Proprietor
Caitlin currently lives in Austin, TX and assists Kirsten behind the scenes with operations & budgets. She visits often through the year and it is common to meet her during harvest or wine club events.
Currently Enjoying:
Sequoia + Cabernet Sauvignon
Kirsten Locke
Director of Operations + Proprietor
Kirsten grew up following her dad around the vineyards in Calaveras County learning the passion & dedication it takes to make Locke wines. She loves being apart of the details start to finish and is usually the person answering the phone or pouring you wines in The Barn to enjoy.
Currently Enjoying:
Apsen + Rosé + Petite Sirah