The host was super friendly and the wine was great. We did a tasting menu for only $5 each and bought a Grenache Blanc and Alicante (both were hits back at home)! The winery also had a variety of almonds and gave us a tasting of all of them. read more

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Gary and Sue are some of the most genuine people I've ever met in the wine business. As soon as you walk in to Gossamer Cellars, you get a strange nostalgic feeling of walking into a close friend's parent's house: There are polaroid pictures adorning the back wall, butterfly art surrounding it, and animal crackers and pretzel sticks in small tubs waiting for you at the bar. The tasting here is $5 and, like many other tasting rooms in the area, it is waived if you purchase a bottle. And I'm almost certain you'll end up purchasing at least one bottle. Gary started us off with some lighter wines, and as we moved down - Sue finished our tasting off. My group was most impressed with their Nebbiolo (which is the only Nebbiolo currently being produced / sold in town!) and almost all of us purchased a bottle of it. We made small talk with Sue, and after she asked some of us about our tattoos, she told us about the tattoos she wants to get - you'll have to ask her to find out more :) All in all, my experience here was incredibly pleasant and I will for sure go back next time I'm in town. Thank you Gary and Sue! read more

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We had a great experience here and a huge reason why are the owners. They go by "Wine Dude" and "Cellar Rat." They make a lot of wines and the tasting is $5 but they waive it if you buy wine, tell a joke, or basically find any reason and they'll waive it. We enjoyed the reds a great deal and took home a few bottles and great memories. Also, if you're here for any celebration you may end upon the wall! read more

Gossamer Cellars - Wineries Near Me - Murphys, California

Wine dude, I mean Gary is a wonderful host and wine purveyor. I've been wine tasting in Murphys dozens of times, but have never been to Gossamer. After looking on yelp and seeing all the great reviews, I decided Gossamer was going to be one of our stops. If you find this review helpful, don't be shy about giving it a helpful vote below! :) I'm really glad we stopped into Gossamer. Gary is a really welcoming, friendly, informative, easy going guy, who made our wine tasting experience a wonderful treat. There is an EXTENSIVE list of whites and reds to taste and the cost is a measly $5 to taste. You get to taste anything you want on the entire list. You also might get lucky and get to taste something extra that isn't listed. In our case he let us sip on a new port style dessert wine that he recently just finished making. There was no pressure to buy and he didn't constantly harp on us to buy anything, it was a refreshing approach and aided in us feeling comfortable. That being said if you buy a bottle, your tasting is free. If you leave a review on yelp, your tasting is free! I noticed this on the chalkboard, told him I would do a yelp review, but then also insisted on paying for the tasting as well. It was well worth my $5. Another thing to note is that we were a group of minorities, a mixed group of girls and guys, were not dressed up fancy or anything, but we were treated with warmth and professionalism without a touch of snobbiness or any other negative anything. It is always refreshing to be treated this way. There is also a small bathroom which was nice to have while wine tasting and drinking water. There were animal crackers and pretzels to snack on while tasting and that was a nice touch. If you are not schooled on the types of animals that are offered in the animal cracker offerings, there is a handy chart to help you identify which type of animal cracker you are munching on. We were told that Tigers pair really well with whites, but that elephants go really well with anything. My favorite flavor is the majestic puma. That was a test. If you know anything about animal crackers, you know there is not a puma offering. Getting back on track. I'm a red wine guy. I don't really buy white, I rarely choose to drink white and just prefer and mostly partake in reds. I really liked all the whites that I tried here. That is saying something. I was not a huge fan of the reds, but I also didn't dislike them. A friend of mine who is not a huge wine person really enjoyed the reds. That person compared one red as being something that felt close to their heart, like a distant cousin. lol. The tasting room was full, but we were still accommodated and started our tasting standing up and later sat down when seats opened up. We were not rushed through the tasting and had a really relaxing and wonderful experience. There was a constant flow of people stopping in for their wine club pick ups, so Gossamer is definitely doing something right. Talking to Gary, he explained that he doesn't like to do the exact same thing that everyone else is doing and like to experiment with wine and try new things and different things. He had some very unique tasting wines and had wines with grapes that I had never heard of before. He also told us about a few different techniques that he has used to come up with some of his wines and like I normally do, I learned something new about a interesting way in which grapes can be processed to produce a specific result (it included dry ice!). This was my first time to Gossamer and it will definitely not be my last. Go tasting there and if you feel inclined, buy a bottle. Most bottles are in the low 20s, but keep in mind your tasting is free when you buy a bottle. Sue (Cellar Rat) also seemed very pleasant and was taking good care of the folks next to us. I'm sure she is just as cool as Gary. read more

We had been considering joining a wine club in Murphys for quite a while, but had never made the commitment. I mean, there are so many wonderful wineries in Murphys with fabulous tasting rooms and hosts. However were we to choose? On a trip to visit family, my husband and I decided to do a little wine tasting. As we walked down Main Street, we noticed a tiny tasting room that was unfamiliar to us. Being the curious people we are, naturally we popped in for a taste. How lucky we were that we made that decision! I can honestly say we love every single wine Gary "the Wine Dude" makes and Sue "the Cellar Rat" pours! The varietals are not of the typical variety. No Merlot or Cabernet Sauvignon here! We are smitten with varietals such as Negroamaro, Nebbiolo, and Alicante Bouchet. Absolutely divine! After our first tasting visit, there was no doubt in our minds that we needed to join Gossamer Cellars' wine club! We are so happy with our decision and we look forward to every shipment. If you are looking for "out of the box varietals", give Gossamer Cellars a try! I hope you enjoy it as much as we do! read more

Amazing atmosphere and service! Definitely a fun place to check out if you are in the area.

Our favorite winery in Murphy's! Great wine and amazing owners! They treat you like family here and the conversation is fantastic!We liked it so much we joined the wine club. You're not just getting a wine tasting, you're getting a wine tasting experience. We love Gossamer! Gary and Sue are the best!! read more

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Best wines we've had at a tasting room . . . . EVER. Sue is awesome, friendly and very knowledgeable. Wonderful and unusual varietals. Gary should have started making wine a long time ago so we could have been happier earlier. read more

Such a fun comfortable experience. The owner is a sweet lady! The wine was yummy and the environment is great! read more

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Had a great time today at Gossamer Cellars. Awesome variety of wines and they were all wonderful, including a lot of varietals you rarely find. Friendly atmosphere, awesome wine at a great price point! Looking forward to going back and picking some more wine. read more

The wine tasting room in Murphy's is perfect. Everyone is incredibly friendly and although I'm only half way thru my tasting I've already decided that I'm taking home two bottles of white (when I normally go red). The 2017 Amelie and the 2016 Torrontes are AMAZING. And in case the wine wasn't good enough on its own (which it is) they give you animal crackers to heighten the experience! read more

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Gary the wine dude is great and gave great food recommendations!!!! Super nice about my family not being HUGE RED FANS but the whites and rose were great read more

Gary the wine guy knows his wines from front to back. Delightful tour of wine styles from around the world. Great choices and reasonable prices. Fun laidback atmosphere and many stories behind production. Take your time... hang out with Gary and enjoy! read more

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Unique varietals, dedicated winemaker, fantastic conversation- an adventure for your pallet! Unlimited pours for a very reasonable price. Highly recommend the white tasting on a hot summer day. read more

Fun little winery in Murphy's CA. Too many wines to choose from. Great vibe with wonderful hosts pouring the tastes. Fee for wine tasting is $5. Our favorite is the Pinotage. Highly recommend this little gem to visit read more

Such a friendly crew and the wines are bomb! Definitely a mandatory stop while you are in Murphy's.

All the five star reviews are very much well deserved. This is a great example of how yelp is very beneficial to businesses and users, i found them through yelp and it did not disappoint. This is a small and special place, family owned and Gary's passion for wine really comes through, my lucky stars led to me tasting a sparkling Sunday, it was dry, fresh, sparkling, rosé, stone fruit, exceeded my expectations. I was simply thrilled to get a taste of it, if you are lucky enough to stop in and get a sparkling taste- ask for it! Very exciting to see them take this direction, a GOOD sparkling wine in the region is not easy to find. They have it here, toss your cava, make room for a bottle of it if you can get one. Sue was incredibly thoughtful and friendly, they really make you feel so welcomed, the tasting room is intimate and small, its like visiting a friend who happens to have wine and great stories to share. I cannot wait to return, they stole my heart. Brought home two bottles of wine, down to just one in just 48 hours. read more

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Very friendly and great wine tasting if you are new to the wine world Gary is very kind and more than willing to explain anything to you! I Definetly recons this place to anybody coming to murphys! Everything was great very home and a wonderful experience! read more

One of my favorite tasting experiences in all of Northern California. Have a large selection of unique whites and reds and allow you to choose your adventure. Great wine from start to finish and such an amazing host! Can't recommend this place enough. read more

This winery took me by surprise. I normally prefer a sweet white wine, but most of the whites where surprisingly delicious. Sue was very lovely as well. I would visit this place again just for the lovely hospitality. Check out this place if you visit Murphy's! read more

We have been wine club members for years! Gary makes the most amazing wines. Super unusual varietals that you can't easily find. Each of them beautifully executed. Come taste here! read more

Sue was an absolute delight and Gary was very kind and resourceful. We enjoyed the ambiance and had a great time. I took home 3 bottles and can't wait to come back for more. Due I need you to be there always!!!! read more

The "wine dude" is Gary. He has unique/different grapes. The zinfandel is great. My husband loves the port. It's not syrupy and light. read more

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Cute, casual tasting room with friendly staff! Loved the photos of customers on the walls and casual atmosphere! Pourer was happy to let us taste anything we wanted. read more

My husband and I stopped by and had such a fantastic time! The owners are great and we tried so many different wines they had. All the wines were great and we will definitely be returning. read more

Wonderful and unique varietals. Superb wine tasting experience with Gary whom is very knowledgeable and enthusiastic.

This is by far the most family friendly winery we visited! The wines were amazing. The atmosphere what's so pleasant and inviting we ended up buying bread from a local vendor (who was tasting) and the owners made us feel at home!!Thank you! read more

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Came here today because of all the positive yelp reviews. Tam was our wine pourer and she is fabulous. We had a great experience and tried some great wines and met some very cool people. We will definitely be back. read more

Fantastic winery!! Gossamer has varietals that we've never tried before that are amazing and the ones that you can get anywhere else are great as well!! We joined their membership today. The owner is also super nice read more

Very cute lil spot ran by a lovely couple. Came with a few girlfriends during covid times and called ahead and they were able to accomodate us. Love that they take polaroid pictures of all their guests and hang them on the wall :) read more

Sue and Gary (the "Wine Dude") are awesome! So many wines to try and love the atmosphere here. Definitely worth a stop while you're in Murphys! read more

I love Gossamer Cellars. It's definitely a must-stop in Murphy's. Overall, a wonderful experience with wonderful wine, a great experience! Dog friendly. Gary was incredible - the Riesling is amazing. Will be back for more. Nice variety of not so common wines. read more

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Great conversation! Delicious wines! The 2016 Alicante Bouschet was my personal fave. I enjoyed all the tastings. read more

Gossamer Cellars - Wineries Near Me - Murphys, California

The owners are super sweet and give you as much wine as your heart desires. They stayed open well past closing time and welcomed us like family. I truly recommend this place for the wine and the experience. read more

Gary takes the time to explain the origins of the grapes and process behind the fermentation. Very pleasant experience. More tastings than most, as he wants you to get the "whole experience" (whites, through rose, to reds) read more

Amazing wines! Sue, the owner, is very sweet. We had a great wine tasting experience. They make wines that are so different than ones I have tried before. Had a great time :) read more

Came here on a whim while we waited for a restaurant to serve food and I am glad we tried it out. They have quite the variety of wine to taste and the atmosphere is mellow and lovely. I really enjoyed the Grenache blanc the most. Had a wonderful time hanging out with my sis, boyfriend, and the wine dude lol for snack they have animals crackers and pretzels :) Ps-my sister's favorite is the Tannat Rose :D read more

Sue is amazing! For $5 tasting fee you get to try 10 wines! We even got 2 bonus tasting. That's incredible! What a great first stop in Murphy's. Tiny tasting room decorated really lovely with snacks - pretzels and animal crackers - with a key! Lol. Pretty delicious wines. I bought the Amelice and I'm not a super big fan of whites but it's soooo good. Thank you Gossamer! read more

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You will want to have this as your first AND last stop! It's definitely a must in order to visit and have a tasting. Very friendly, family business that will make you feel right at home. Sue and Gary are a true delight to be around and will give you a true Murphy experience as well good recommendations for where to go and where to eat. read more

Wonderful service, Sue was very fun to talk to and extremely funny! She was such a delight and sold the wine :) enjoyed our tasting here very much read more