First time here and we enjoyed our visit and Sue was delightful and let us taster quite a few different wines. Tasting room is very small so this was the first time after trying a couple previous times we found room to sit at the bar and taste. I really wanted to like the wines more since it was a good experienece but to my palate they were pretty average for Murphys nothing really stood out as a must buy. We left with a couple bottles wines but will stick to our favorite wineries in the area for future tastings. read more

Gossamer Cellars has a friendly, welcoming tasting room, and the owners are incredibly kind and knowledgeable. They take time to talk with everyone and make you feel comfortable. We'd definitely recommend it and can't wait to come back! read more

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The wine, service, and atmosphere here were delightful! Sue poured us wine and was an absolute sweetheart with a grand personality! Highly recommend a visit :) My favorite was the Treixadura aka T-Rex! read more

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Service was number 1, Sue was great, had a fantastic time talking with her about wine and her family, made us feel very welcome as tourists. Will definitely be returning read more

Wine tastings are absolutely amazing! The rascal is my absolute favorite red! The service is amazing! Ambiance of the tasting room is very nice. The room itself is small, but very comfortable. read more

Great wine and the owner was so pleasant to talk to. He let us taste everything we wanted! I loved the Mariposa Roja.

Amazing wine but honestly the owner treated us so well that the wine which was great was really 2nd to our time at the event. Believe me the wine was great so that just tell you how great the service. Excellent. read more

Awesome wine tasting experience and I don't even normally drink wine. They had a selection of 22 wines and yes you can try them all if you want. From white to rose to red. It was such a great deal as it was $10 for a tasting and if you buy a bottle then it compensates for 2 tastings as well. Gary and Sue (owners - couple) were super friendly and knowledgeable and it was such a chill and casual environment to learn and drink wine. And they provided animal crackers as a snack as well which was very helpful as a snack to help keep sipping the wine. 100% recommend as a fun experience with or without friends/other people. read more

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This is an unpretentous, cozy wine tasting room with a wide variety of wines you won't find at bigger wineries. They let you try everything they have in stock. We left with a nice variety of bottles for the year. read more

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Always a must when you're in Murphy's! New flavors/ combinations of wine I've never heard of. Been multiple times and have had great experience with both Gary and Sue! Very personable with many pours, can't forget the animal cookies can't miss when you're in the area! read more

Walk the Wine Since we were visiting Murphys, affectionately referred to as "California's other wine country," we figured we should do a wine tasting. We're not winos by any stretch of the imagination, but as they say, when in Rome... After a cursory search of the Yelps, we decided on Gossamer Wines--mostly because it was one of the few that were still open--but the five-star average didn't hurt either. :) The Good: *Unlimited wine tasting for $10/ea *Wine tasting was free (for up-to two people) with the purchase of a bottle. *Bottles are very reasonably priced from the $20-30/ea range, with most falling in the $25 category. *Gossamer deals with mostly unique vintages of wine that one would be hard-pressed to find anywhere. *Sue was delightful and kept the pours coming. *hic* *I'm not sure what one other reviewer was mentioning, but prices are very clearly marked for both the tasting and wines themselves. The Meh: *Not the largest space, as there's probably only about seating for 8-10 and that might be pushing it. The Ugly: *They keep it a bit warm in there, especially on a hot summer day. I'm not sure if it's for the wine's sake, or they just like it warm? TLDR: Great place to taste unique wines and get to see what Murphys is all about. read more

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Sue, the proprietor and wine maker's wife was so kind and accommodating. We tasted the full portfolio of reds ($10 tasting) and bought a half case of delicious and reasonably priced bottles. Sue was knowledgable but not pretentious. And she was warm and welcoming, not just to my husband and me, but our 4 and 6 year old boys too. She had coloring books and asked them what music they would like to listen to. The sweetest! Gossamer Cellars is a must stop spot in Murphys!! read more

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Great experience! Wine was very good and unique! We recommend it highly! Different varieties of wine grapes that we have never experienced. read more

I have never been to this town before and there are tons of testing rooms. It's a little overwhelming and you don't know where to start. So you pull up yelp and look at the ones with great reviews. This was one of them so it was my first stop. I tried several reds and the sparkling. There was not a single one that I would have chosen to have a glass of. They had hardly any flavor and almost taste and watered down. They were bland and boring. Surprised they were out of so many. I didn't really see an option to do a flight, they just let you try what you want. I had four very very small pores which was $10. There was no advertising or pricing anywhere that I could see how much that was gonna cost. Kind of odd. The best part was the animal crackers and the "tasting menu " Was hilarious. The owners were nice enough but it was not my cup of tea. I would not return for the wine read more

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Sue is amazing! Witty and knowledgeable! We definitely recommend a visit to this cute little tasting room In Murphy's!!

The wine tasting room has a great, comfortable vibe. The owners are so friendly and knowledgeable and make you feel right at home. They make wine tasting fun! We left Murphys with 6 bottles of wine, most of them varietals we had never tried before. This was one of our best experiences in town. Don't be put off by the small size of the space or its more basic appearance. The wine is delicious and well-priced, and the experience of tasting--whether you buy or not, it is phenomenal: definitely an experience worth the time for anyone who enjoys wine. This was our best tasting experience in Murphys. Thank you, Sue, for being so kind and welcoming! read more

Perfect. Great service. Unique wines. Quiet shop with knowledgeable staff and good wine.

Spent an afternoon tasting with Sue at Gossamer. She is so sweet and the wines were tasty. If you are in Murphys, stop by and taste and enjoy the good company. read more

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Wasn't going to come in, but certainly glad we did! If you visit ANY tasting rooms in Murphys, make sure it's Gossamer Cellars! Gary (the Wine Dude and owner) is funny, friendly, and knowledgeable about the surrounding vineyards. Ask him about his wine bucket list! This place is hidden but worth looking for! read more

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Gary was great and can only hope my future wine tastings are as fun and memorable. We talked about the local grapes and his experience as a bottler. We must have gone through 10 different wines (2 white and 9 reds) and was welcomed to more. The $10 tasting fee is comp'd with even a single bottle purchase. My friend was skeptical that they had practically a 5 star rating, but so glad we went and 5 stars is definitely deserved. As a wine neophyte, it was a great experience - I am warned that I should not expect anything even close this experience at other tasting rooms. Only one was a cab, the rest all different and fun wines. Highly recommended. will visit again and bring friends. Thanks Gary and Gossamer wines! What a local treasure. So unpretentious and welcoming. read more

Other Sue's brother Jim who is NOT Gary, but also has an art major was amazingly hospitable! We will come here again and again... no matter who does the pouring. The varieties at Gossamer are ones that you wouldn't find anywhere else. They are complex and so pleasant that you don't want to drink it too fast. Make sure you make a stop at Gossamer the next time you're in Murphys and say "Hi" to Sue, Jim and probably Gary. read more

The wine was not good. Either too sweet or slightly vinegary. Staff was nice, though.

What a fantastic visit we had on the day after Thanksgiving. They're dog friendly and down to earth people with some great wines. The "wine dude" as our pourer called him knows what he's doing. The white you have to guess the varietal blew my mind. The young lady who did our tasting was incredibly friendly and so patient as she opened bottle after bottle. My favorites were the Sangiovese and the Rascal. The Drinkerbelle t-shirts are great. Their wine gear for sale is hilarious. Darn it, I forgot to take home some of the flavored almonds! read more

Sue is the absolute BEST! She made our wine tasting so fun and memorable, we will definitely be back because of her. She gave us great conversation, and we really connected with her. If you're in Murphy, definitely see her and support her winery... you won't regret it! Thank you Sue, you're the best! read more

Amazing! This was such a fun place to sit with friends. Susan was so sweet and my group had a great time with her! I had some of the best wine I've taste red here. I'm such a fan for full bodied reds and bought a bottle of the 2019 Barbera here. Would absolutely go again read more

Had a lot of fun! The owner was a hoot! Wine was great, atmosphere is cozy, loved hearing the stories about the owner's family.

Amazing service with great wines! So glad we stopped by! The variety and atmosphere is great

Interesting tasting room. The pics of customers on the wall was a nice touch. The winemakers wife was the person serving our flight. She is warm, welcoming and chatty. They served over at least 15 tastings. None of them were above average in my opinion. Her husband makes "wine that he likes in case he doesn't sell it and has to drink it himself." Some of them he created himself that you've never heard of so could a be a unique experience for someone that likes very dry and bitter wines. The tasting was over 90minutes which to me is draining. I stopped accepting tastings after about an hour in. My friend was tipsy and wanted to keep taking them like shots. Oh they also have listed on their chalkboard a free tasting for a good review . So this 5 stars is most likely deceiving. read more

My wife and I really enjoyed this place. The wine was good. Sue, the winemakers wife, was extremely friendly!! She has a Polaroid and you can have your photo taken and placed on the wall. You can write a message on it as well. They are prepared with water bowls if you choose to bring in your dog. read more

Gary is the happiest wine dude In the sierra foothills- the inviting warm bar front is full of options and healthy pours. Sue, the cellar rat, is a charming hostess who fills the place to the brim with cheer and knowledge of the vine read more

You get to taste with the owners/winemaker. Very friendly people and the wines are great! Not only are they great people, but they make A LOT of unique wines. 10/10, would recommend. read more

Gary is chill, Anna the ghost is also chill. The Deciever was delicious. Horray for nice people & good wine read more

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We wondered in here just as all the tasting rooms were closing. Sue cheerfully invited us in to taste anyway. We were surprised at the varietals we had never heard of. It was fun learning something new. We enjoyed the wine and bought a few bottles to take home. We enjoyed our conversation and experience with Sue, will it'll be a highlight of our trip. read more

Amazing wine! The staff was very knowledgeable, helpful, very friendly and funny! I'll be coming back and bringing my friends and family to enjoy the wine! read more

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Never done a wine tasting before but I'm glad my first tasting was here. Most other places were closed on the Monday I went but they open! Me and my buddies know nothing about wine but we learned a lot here and had good conversation. All the wines we tasted were great and even picked up 2 bottles. I think the best part was that we weren't made to feel like we were clueless or out of place since the hostess was kind and helpful. read more

This is Murphy's best kept secret in that you don't want to miss this gem of a place up........it's so good. The wines are so amazing and you have so many wines to taste and can do them all or do some of them one day and follow up with the rest on another day. I did them all and the wine maker has a few surprises to let you taste and see if you know what it is? I missed it but was pleasantly surprised. I sat outside and enjoyed a warm autumn day, just before Thanksgiving, and I'm really glad I visited and tasted the wines and encourage you to check it out and spend some time here tasting. It's fun! read more

My family and I had such a great tasting experience here. Sue, our "cellar rat" was so awesome and kept us entertained the entire time. Thank you so much for welcoming us and showing us some great wines! My favorite was the 2018 Petite Sirah! Cheers and happy Valentine's Day! read more

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We were drawn to this tasting room because the winemaker features single varietals some of which aren't very common in the US. We had a great experience tasting 11 different reds and learning about each from the winemaker's wife. All very smooth but distinct profiles. We went home with a case and will definitely visit again. read more

Truly charming family run business. You'll meet: Dave, Wine Dude Sue, Cellar Rat And if you're lucky, Sue's mom will be cross stitching in the back. So sweet. Their motto is: there is more to life than Cab, Chardonnay and Merlot. I totally agree. Highly recommend the tasting experience. Loved the Riesling! They also poured us some a few additional selections that were not on list - Metamorphia was a stunner. Not only will you get your resveratrol levels up for the day, but the hospitality and the little gems shared through a genuine human conversation is priceless. Favorite tasting in Murphys, hands down. read more

We enjoyed a tasting with the owner near and maybe past closing time. Despite that the owner didn't rush us and was so kind to let us try whatever we talked about. We really appreciated her time and kindness in sharing the many stories of the winery and the wines, many of the varieties we had never tasted before. We bought a few bottles and said goodnight to the owner and one of the best tasting experiences we've ever had. Well worth a visit. read more