The tasting room, while nothing fancy, is roomy and inviting, with their resident dog greeting everyone who comes in. Personally I like their red more than their white. Unlike other tasting rooms they do not charge a flat rate tasting fee. In fact, they don't charge, trusting that you will want to buy a bottle or two instead, out of enjoyment or guilt (saying this in jest - their wine is perfectly nice and the guys there do know their wine). read more

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On the Main Street in downtown Murphys, the tasting room has plenty of seating indoors, along the bar and outside as well. Not sure how much tastings actually cost, but I believe it runs the gamut of most of the fees in the area which average about $15 per person. The owner didn't say how much the fee was but that we would "work something out." I tried about 6-7 different wines, my favorite being a rare Italian varietal (can't recall the name) but at $70 a bottle it was out of my price range. read more

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One of my fav wineries in Murphy's, we always make a stop when we're in the area! The wine is tasty, interior is updated and super cute, and the service is great. Be mindful they do not charge a tasting fee, however help support the business by buying a bottle of wine and tip your servers. read more

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Tasting room was empty when we arrived. We had visited the visitor's center earlier and we given a Free tasting card. When we arrived at the tasting room we didn't mention we had a Free tasting card. The server started serving tiny amount of wine for us to taste. I hadn't seen any wineries do this so I asked. The server didn't answer my question and continued by giving us a tiny amount of wine not enough to swirl or smell the wine. I then opted to end my wine tasting. It was clear we were not welcome even though no one else was in the large tasting room. I don't know how an employee can decide to be rude for no reason to customers. I will never be back to this tasting room when I'm back in Murphys. read more

Allegorie is not a wine bar. It is a tasting room owned by Loren Bishop, an excellent wine maker. Educated in vino at UC Davis, Loren produces several excellent wines that he serves without a tasty fee. His strategy is that after tasting, you will enjoy and purchase what you like. He also has a "Non-WineClub" in which your purchases are counted for the year to earn your discount. If you enjoy tasting wines, Allegorie is a great place to visit. read more

Just amazing. Such a laid back, informative and yes, tasty adventure. Small winery, which is very local. Our host, Ellie (I hope I have that right) treated us to an amazing and extensive tasting of so many different varieties, with enough knowledge to not make us feel dumb lol. Because it's a smaller winery, the bottles -- if you choose to buy, you of course don't have to-- are pricey. But, we bought two anyway! Can't recommend this place highly enough. We spent probably over an hour there, never felt rushed, but welcomed the entire time. read more

If I could give this place zero stars, I would. We walked in (group of 8) and the guy at the front asked us to buy 12 bottles of wine or he would cry... very strange comment. He said that the tastings were free and that's why he was asking us to buy 12 bottles. However, 12 bottles of wine was a big ask specially given that there wasn't even 12 of us and the place was EMPTY. Do not waste your time here read more

We visit Allegorie every time we go to Murphys on our way up to Bear Valley. Loren is the owner and is often on site pouring the wine, greeting people and sharing his extensive knowledge of wine making. The wine is wonderful!! Some of the best reds in the region. I am not a white wine person, but even their modest selection of whites and/or Rose, is excellent. The building is an old stone construction type, with a modern but simple interior vibe. Service is also exceptional. They allow dogs inside and have a winery dog that also greets you. Another incredible part of the experience is that they do not charge a tasting fee. Don't miss this winery when you are in Murphys! read more

Allegorie wines were new to us, and we were so glad to stop in for a tasting. The tasting was free and if you buy three bottles you get a discount. This is one winery you'll have to try while in Murphy, the reds here are pretty amazing. Our favorites were the Petite Syrahs and Zinfandel, however all of their wines were excellent. The wine maker, who served our wine was great company as well and provided exceptional commentary for each wine that was poured. read more

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Wonderful place. DELICIOUS wines! Very knowledgeable people with a delightful variety. read more

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Love this. First time and will definitely be back. Wine is smooth especially the Rendezvous Vous. Bought a bottle!!!!! read more

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Amazing service. We came in right before closing and didn't know it was closing until more people came in. Had a great time. The main guy there gave us so much information. We will definitely be back. read more

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We live locally but had a family member visit from out of town so decided to do lunch and wine tasting in Murphy's. I was unfamiliar with this winery and thought it would be fun to give it a try. I'm quite familiar with tasting etiquette and expected to pay a tasting fee. However, there was no fee printed on their menu. The lady helping us was very pleasant and attentive since we were the only customers. In my opinion, the wine was marginal in quality, and I was not interested in purchasing a bottle. At the end of our tasting, the wine maker came in. He overheard us discussing the fact that we were not going to purchase and inserted himself into the conversation. He was extremely angry and condescending. He raised his voice and insisted that we leave the tasting room, not allowing us the opportunity to tip the young lady behind the counter. It was the most disappointing wine experience imaginable. Perhaps the wine maker does not appreciate local patrons nor understand the value of local support. read more

Awful awful awful! The owner was soooooo incredibly rude. We'll never go back. He was a condescending bully all because we didn't want to buy his gross wine. read more

beautiful simple atmosphere, the lady pouring the tasting made wonderful small talk while also walking me through the different styles and types of grapes used for the different wines. there was no tasting fee which was a delightful surprise. while none of the wines were my style enough to take home a bottle, i did enjoy talking to the staff and exploring new wine varieties! read more

Very disappointed this past weekend... had a group of 9 of us in Murphys and this was our first stop. I have been to this location prior a few yrs back and didn't expect what happened fast forward to this past Saturday. 6 of us walked in and were waiting on the other 3 of our group to come in so we could all taste together. The younger gentleman explained how they're the only ones who do a complimentary tasting around the area and they will waive the fee if bottles are purchased after, or we can each do the $15/pp tasting. Once we all sat down and the tasting began, the gentleman kept pouring and doing his explaining of each wine. Our group wasn't too fond of the wine but kept going and still being friendly. Towards the end the dump bucket was quite full. Then the older gentleman who I believe was the owner came by at the end and was upset we weren't going to buy any bottles yet we were going to pay the $15/pp tasting fee for each person. The younger guy comes back and says there was a miscommunication and I said no there was not. Some of the ones in our group were going to purchase a bottle or 2, and everyone was also willing to each pay the $15. They claimed that they went through 3 bottles total in full for our group of 9 which was quite inaccurate considering that each bottle we tried had hardly a drop of wine poured in each glass. They didn't start pouring with full bottles for each taste. The rudeness and unprofessionalism was astounding. Considering I've been wine tasting in many other areas and also to different tasting rooms in that area as well as Lodi & Napa. I have never seen such rudeness and horrible customer service. The owner came up at the end and raised his voice and told us all to leave as we were all waiting to pay at the end and buy a few bottles. The younger gentleman also seemed offended when one of us had mentioned some of the reds not being very smooth on the palette (just trying to make convo). They lost our business and got $0 from us. We ended up at Pop the Bubbly after! They definitely got our business and we all bought bottles as well as food to munch on! I will never recommend or come back here to this place. Your wine is not even that good to be acting so rude and snooty, remember you're in Murphys not Napa even then, people there aren't half as rude as what we experienced this past weekend. read more

Cute little tasting room, it was nice we were able to sit down. Tastings were free. Our server was pretty nice until we said we didn't want to purchase any wine then she got really rude and said that we could still leave a tip. We didn't care for the wine so weren't going to purchase any. We were shocked at her attitude. :-/ read more

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Wonderful atmosphere! Tasty wine, greeted by friendly staff and Bosco the dog! Every time we are in Murphys we always visit! Highly Recommend!! read more

We stopped in for some wine tasting the other day. First we started with the wine makers wife trying to serve my 17 yr old and said "oops I should have known that" when I said she can't drink she's a minor. Then the dog growled at my 5yr old scaring her. The wine was okay, but we did not purchase any. The pours are very small as you try about 9 or 10 of them but we couldn't really decide if we like them because it was one sip. The tasting was free (I didn't know this until the end) but the wine makers wife seemed put off we didn't want to purchase any wine. I think they should look into getting some friendly staff! read more

Best wine in CA. Always leave with a case and a deeper appreciation for the wine makers methods and overall curation.

We had a lovely, COVID safe wine tasting experience here! We sat outside in the cute little alley next to the tasting room, and enjoyed the tasting flight that was brought out to us. The wines were good, especially the Chardonnay and Beno Gusto. The staff wore masks, and handled serving and payment outdoors in a manner that felt respectful and safe. I have pleasant memories of visiting Allegorie last summer, in pre-Covid times, gathering around the pianist and enjoying the live music. I look forward experiencing that again. In the meantime, I commend Allegorie for taking Covid-19 seriously and creating a safe wine tasting experience during this surreal time. read more

This spot is inviting for sure. There is plenty of space to sit (at the bar with a relaxing water fountain or the tables set out around the room). The decor is earthy and it seems to be going for a zen theme with their mini waterfall and the middle of the bar has a strip of water running through it. It was pretty cool and I've never seen something like it before! The rest of the space was filled with local art which was available for purchase as well. Our wine steward was friendly and professional. She encouraged comments and questions and provided detailed answers. She really knew how to involve everyone in the room and was truly educational. This person is essential in selling not only the wine but the overall experience in wine tasting; she definitely hit all of those expectations. I believe we tasted 6-7 wines. It costs $10 per person but depending on the number of bottles you buy the fees are waived. In our case we needed up purchasing two bottles so it came out to be about $65 (and both mine and my husband' fee were waived). There was a wide range of wines to taste. I'm not usually a white wine person but this Chardonnay was refreshing and enjoyable. For example, our expert explained to us how their grapes are aged in steel cases instead of the oak and it has been a process that is currently changing. Pretty cool. Last their reds were so smooth and memorable. We purchased the Barbera and Bene Gusto. In addition I'm a sucker for great packaging and their design is beautiful as you'll see in the photos. Favorite spot in town for wine tasting! We'll definitely be back again. read more

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Great experience here, the lady name Debbie was kind and gracious. We didn't get to try the Tempranillo but the GSM and Petite Syrah did the job just fine! Only $10.50 per glass or $10 per tasting! Check it out if you in the area! read more

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So I called and made a reservation to do winetasting. Went to the address that's on the website on Main and it was closed. So I called the number and was told you need to come to our winery which was about five minutes away. Not sure why I wasn't told this when I called. The wine was just OK. The girl that served us didn't tell us anything about the wines didn't check on us very much just brought the wine out and left it. My husband and I are used to people talking to us and explaining how it's made where it's made etc. They waive the wine tasting fee which is $15 if you buy a bottle of wine. So we bought two Barbera read more

I'm not much of a wine drinker but these wines were fantastic. The wine maker was pouring himself and he just added to the experience and was able to tell us where all the grapes were from. We came here with the three little kids and they had plenty of room on a Wednesday afternoon. Favorite was the Petite Rose YUMMY!! read more

Some wine tasting rooms have gift shops to accompany the wines being poured. At Allegorie, the art, ceramics, and jewelry take the lead, and the wine follows. This reversal of the usual "wine+art=culture" formula is a little disorienting at first, but you'll get used to it, real fast. For starters, there is the undeniably interesting water feature and koi pond that is built into the tasting bar itself. While it wasn't flowing with water on the occasion of our winter 2016 visit for a twin tasting (we had a complimentary tasting card from a previous visit to Val du Vino), it reminds you that this spot was designed to showcase the owner's artwork and those of other artists, which fills the space in display cases, tables, and shelves all around. There are unique and affordable pieces for purchase here: bracelets, earrings, rings, necklaces, alongside collectible, giftable items from $15-$50 and higher for more elaborate pieces. So don't come here just for the wine. It is only one of the pleasures you will encounter when you visit. The wine choices vary, in selection and quality, with most made by the winemaker at Val du Vino for Allegorie, while several others are sourced from the Santa Lucia Highlands and Lodi, including a very good Chardonnay and light sparkling Prosecco style white wine. In contrast with some of the tasting rooms in Murphys like Hatcher, which lean towards exposed walls, big red wines, and dark, candle-lit atmospherics, Allegorie is bright, airy, inclusive, and inviting. It feels like an art museum in miniature, an intimate gallery space in which affordable and enjoyable wines are available as tasting flights or by the glass. In terms of the Main Street tasting scene, Allegorie is in a category of its own! Check it out if you're as interested in great art as you are in good wine. read more

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Thank you Scott for such a great experience! Definitely a gem in Murphy's when it comes to wine tasting and great company. Will definitely be coming back with more friends in the future :) read more

I like Murphy's for wine. It's not my fave wine spot overall but it's still great and close to our cabin. But this place takes the cake for best wine and experience in Murphy's every time for me. Their red blend I could drink every night. read more

Allegorie literally opened yesterday. Fact. Located in a former art gallery, Allegorie features art and wines for tasting and purchase. The art includes sculptures and jewelry created by local artists. Very lovely pieces I might add. The wines are made by Val du Vino, which in my opinion, has some of the best wines in the county. The tasting room is managed by Ellie, the niece of Val du Vino's owners. The decor is lovely. A water channel flows through the bar and culminates at a little water fall which goes into a Koi pond. Very soothing and relaxing touch. The wines range from Viognier to Tempranillo. My absolute favorite was the Rendezvous Rouge. Oh my goodness! Gorgeous bouquet and scrumptious taste. I was seriously in love with that wine. It is currently sold as a future release. Can't wait until the official release! Cheers! read more

DANG!! What a cool place!! Art and wine together at last. And not your regular boring art either -- this is some really cool and unique stuff. Paintings, sculptures, textiles....check it out if you get a chance! And if you can't go in person, take a look at the photos I posted. The wine bar itself is very cool as well -- a little stream runs along the back of it and trickles into a koi pond at the end. Eee! Don't dump your wine in the stream though. They don't want a bunch of drunk upside-down fishies. The wines are tasty as well, and the bottles are quite pretty. I know you shouldn't base your opinion of a wine on its label, but it sure does have some initial curb appeal potential if you do it right. My favorite was the Bene Gusto red blend, and my husband loved the Cabernet Sauvignon. The guy pouring was a lot of fun to talk with and we had a great time visiting here. Can't wait to come back and see what new art works they have up! read more

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Another must stop on the wine strip in Murphy's. The wines were so well balanced and tasted so good from the start to finish on the palate. Ardelle, was pouring and then sent us on our way down the street to Val-du-Vino...a double knock out punch for superb, delicious, wine tasting. I enjoyed the time with them so much. read more

This place has the best jewelry, art, and wine. I'm so pleased we stopped in here. From the hand sanitizer, masked employees, social distancing, and remarkable products, this is Murphys at its finest. My thanks to the great employees, yummy wine, and beautiful jewelry. read more

One of my all time favorite wine places to stop and taste and stock up on my favorite wines. Ellie and Kevin are so amazing and friendly. If you don't stop by here..you're crazy. Plus Ellie makes and sells BEAUTIFUL jewelry! Seriously stop by, you won't regret it!! They're sparkling wine and Bene Gusto are my all time favorites!!! read more

Very spacious tasting room and counter. Attendant was very friendly and did a nice job explaining each wine. Wine was great - walked out buying 3 bottles! read more

I loved everything about this winery. We were treated so well, and owners spent time with us, talking about each wine we sampled. The atmosphere was really nice and laid back even tho Murphy's was crowded that weekend. Best of all, loved each wine we tasted and thought they have done a great job on both whites and reds. I definitely recommend this establishment! read more

Came here a few months ago for the first time with my boyfriend and we loved the wines we tried -- I was even tempted to buy a case! In the end I settled on a Chardonnay, which is also funny because usually that's my least favorite white variety. Theirs is light, delicious, and perfect for a warm day. I visited again recently with a group of friends for my birthday and we were all so impressed by everything we tasted. I also noticed that there was no fee for joining their wine club, so I signed up and am now officially a member! Everyone with me also bought at least one bottle. I highly recommend at least visiting, if not signing up for a whole membership read more

You truly only get one chance to make a first impression, and you failed. I always assume these establishments are "for profit". I walked in today to check it out while my family was shopping next door. I asked for a glass of their Merlot, since it's my favorite wine, and there was no need for me to wade thru wines that I may not care for to get to the Merlot. The lady replied that they were only in the business of "selling by the bottle". A little surprised by her reply, I asked for a tasting then, and I'm always 100% happy to pay for what I ask for. She motioned over to some guy sitting at a close table and he appeared to wave it off, I'm assuming his motioning said no. I walked out and will never step foot in this establishment again. However a neighboring wine tasting facility a couple doors down was very happy to have my business, selling me my glass of Merlot, plus 6 other bottles of their wine. read more

Fun wine tasting experience. Super nice wine maker and staff. Wines are excellent, both red and white. One of my two top favorites in Murphys with Vina Moda. read more

We had a great time tasting very unique wines! The tasting room lady gave us lots of insight into the area and other wineries to. Is it. We will definitely add this to our must list. read more

Another gold rush is occurring in this region, but this time it is grapes. Although grapes have been grown in this area for a long time, they weren't a significant contributor to the California wine industry. But big things have small beginnings. The growth is just starting in the upscale touristy town of Murphy's - ground zero with over a dozen small tasting rooms. It's like a young Paso Robles, Santa Ynez, or Philo, but before production increased and brought more money and tourists. Whether any growth takes hold remains to be seen as more vineyards are planted, but a visit to Murphys and tasting rooms like Allegorie is worth a try for those who like following wine trails. Allegorie makes a sparkling wine which shows an adventurous attitude, but is also a sign of their unbridled winemaking style that produced uneven results. But chances are one of the bottles is going come up aces and I found a bottle worthy of purchasing which also eliminated the $3 tasting fee. read more