 A visit to the Bodega del Sur tasting room is an experience of its own. Soon after purchasing the winery, Evelyn realized very quickly the first thing to be done was to create a tasting room with an atmosphere that complemented the flavors and texture of the wine. Scraping off the four old layers of wallpaper and painting inside and out wasn't enough. She wanted something special to build around and create a perfect setting. Thus came the cocuchas.
Cocuchas are large ceramic jars made exclusively in the remote Purepecha Indian village of Cocucho, Mexico. Each piece is hand formed without the use of a wheel, mold or mechanical device.  The colors and textures are unique and created when the artist uses a corn meal solution to splash on each piece before it is charcoal fired. The villagers were originally taught the method for making the pots more than 300 years ago. It was a method the monks learned in Africa and that fitted the local resources. The pots were originally used for storing grain and water. Now they are pieces of art. With the cocuchas in place, a copper-clad bar was fashioned to rest -- carefully -- upon them. Then, to light the room, Evelyn designed and commissioned a wrought iron fixture to hang above the bar. It was also produced in Mexico, and is set off with blown glass light shades in the shape of poppies. Tasting Room Staff ... With the tasting room remodeled, then came the task of staffing it with the best possible people to match the elegance and comforts that the tasting room inspired. This required finding a crew that not only had knowledge of wines, but one that would add to the ambience and make each person coming in feel truly welcome. Our current team of Al, Catherine and Sam fit that role perfectly. They are making a name for themselves by the courtesy and professionalism with which they treat each and every customer. They complement the experience for any taster that visits Bodega del Sur, and help create the perfect formula for a memorable experience. Tasting Room Location ... The tasting room is located in downtown Murphys, just across from the Murphys hotel on Algiers street, next to the park. There is plenty of parking in the area. The address is: 457 South Algiers St., Murphys, CA 95247
Phone: 209.728.9030 | 
