Mineral Wines was founded in 2009 by the Henkel and Keller families, who grow grapes at our family owned and operated Cherokee Creek Vineyard in Angels Camp, California. Brett Keller, our winemaker, has been making wine in Calaveras County since 2003, when he graduated with a B.S. in Enology and Viticulture degree from Fresno State University. We source grapes from our Estate Vineyard, first plant
ed in 1993, and from other vineyards in Calaveras County. We focus primarily on Mediterranean and Bordeaux Grape Varietals. The Mineral brand is a cuvee of our passion for wine and our love for gemstones and minerals in their natural state. Brett is an amateur geologist, and our labels highlight minerals from our collection, captured in watercolor by renown artist, Frederick Wilda. New releases will have other species of minerals, chosen for their aesthetics and color. While Mineral Wines is primarily internet and wine club based, we will have offerings to select restaurants and independent markets throughout California, Nevada, and Arizona, and especially in Calaveras and Tuolumne Counties and in Mammoth Lakes. One place you will not find us is at your local Costco, Bevmo, or other Supermarket chain! We produce just about 1,000 cases annually, and currently sell retail only by internet, phone, and at our Tasting Room in the beautiful and historic town of Murphys in Mother Lode region of the Sierra Foothills.
