FOOD/DRINKS: all the cheeses were really good 4.5/5 - 2017 Grenache 4/5 - 2016 Mourvedre 4/5 - 2015 Cotes du Calaveras 3.75/5 - 2015 Syrah 4/5 SERVICE: Our host was welcoming, friendly, and accommodating. 5/5 FINAL THOUGHTS: We would come back. We love a wine and cheese pairing. read more

Lavender Ridge Vineyard - Wine Tasting Room Near Me - Murphys, California

Came about an hour before closing but they still accommodated us! The staff were super friendly and knowledgeable. The flights and snacks were super delicious. We tasted wines, cheese and crackers that were so unique! Great selection on cheese, snacks, and gifts to take home. Cannot wait to be back! read more

THE BEST TASTING ROOM ON MAIN! I absolutely loved everything about this place. It smells like lavender, every wine is ah-mazing, the pairings are so good, our service (Cheryle) was over the top 10/10!!! The inside is cute, cozy and inviting. Both my friend and I signed up for their wine club. I can't wait to visit again soon. Be sure to visit when you are in town! read more

Loved the cheese and wine pairing. Also gluten free options!! (Thank you!) The host was super friendly and knowledgeable (even if she was "new"). The wines were okay. Guess I am used to Napa valley wines, but I wanted to learn some lavender ridge history, history is what draws us into wineries as members. We were one of two groups when we arrived and then it got so busy, 5 groups were at the counter. I understand wanting to serve everyone, but it did feel overly crowded. The host did a great job balancing it all, but more room would be better, read more

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Cute little winery with an excellent selection of goodies to take home! Each wine tasting comes with a small cheese pairing as well.

This is the second summer we have been to Lavender Ridge and we continue to be impressed. The staff were very welcoming and accommodating for a walk in party of 8 adults and two children. They do a great job of pairing the wine and cheese. Their wines are delicious and most of our party bought at least two bottles. It is a quaint testing room with great ambiance. I highly recommend a visit to Lavender Ridge! read more

Lavender Ridge Vineyard the cutest little hole in the wall lavender shop that you can also do a wine tasting. We ended up doing the wine tasting with the cheese pairings which were really delicious. The service was also really great! read more

We tried the wine tasting here. She paired the wine well with the crackers and cheese very well. Cute shop to purchase different types of wines crackers and spreads. read more

Excellent wine. Worth the $ to do the wine/cheese pairing. I almost always end up buying some of their food pairings they are so good. Which is unusual for me. But their wines are singular. Great place to grab consumable gifts for someone. read more

Okay - decent wine, Cheese and Honey combos are cool. The staff tends not to be that helpful/build a rapport with you unless you sit in the reserved seating in the back. Would have better ambiance if more places to sit/restroom Prefer Above the Rush Winery read more

I loved our tasting experience at Lavender Ridge. When you first come in, your nostrils are bombarded by the smell of lavender, which I love. They offer a variety of lavender infused retail products here outside of their wine and cheese. For the tasting itself, they will provide cheese pairings with some of their wines. One of the first ones we tasted paired so well that we ended up getting all the ingredients to recreate it at home, including the crackers, cheese, and lemon-lavender curd. Delicious. The guy pouring our tasters was super knowledgeable about all the tasting notes for each wine and gave us background information about where the ingredients were harvested. We purchased a couple of bottles, which waived our tasting fees. Unfortunately, there was a mistake made with one of the wines we wanted - we only noticed once we got home that they had given us another type instead, but all the wines there were very delicious, so we didn't mind the mistake too much. read more

Great little tasting room on Main Street so it is convenient. They offer a cheese laying with their wine tasting. The servers were very knowledgeable and friendly. We enjoyed the wines and, because of the cheese pairings, found some new cheeses that we also enjoy. read more

My experience at lavender ridge vineyard was 10/10. We were visiting from out of town to celebrate my friends birthday and had the pleasure of being helped by Cheryle. The cheese and wine pairings were great. I would HIGHLY recommend the La Tur Formaggio Affinato cheese and lemon lavender curd as my life has changed since trying them. The icing on the cake was the customer service we received. Coming from someone who has worked in multiple customer service positions, Cheryle did an amazing job. She was extremely knowledgeable, sweet, and hospitable to me and my group of friends (she deserves a raise!). We 100% plan to come back again due to the delicious pairings we tried and great customer service we received. read more

Lavender ridge is the best experience. I belong to many wine clubs and they are the best and the one I have had the longest. Always consistent with good wine and friendly service. They always make you feel welcome. read more

We come to Lavender ridge each June for our Anniversary/Birthday week. I love their wines - both reds and whites. The other bonus to Lavender Ridge is their soaps, lotions, etc. We literally leave with a bag full of soaps for our trip back home. read more

We had such a good time tasting at Lavender Ridge. I was happy to find a tasting room that had cheese pairings since we were a little hungry and wanted something special. The tasting room has a strong aroma of lavender, but I love the smell so I enjoyed that. We heard there is a cheese expert that is part of the staff and comes up with the pairings to go with the wines. She picks the best cheeses because they used to own a cheese shop in SF! We really loved the machego cheese with dried fruit shaving on top that paired with the Syrah. We ended up taking this combination home, and had the price of the bottle taken off of our tasting. #winning Can't wait to taste the combo at home with friends and impress them ;) I'm not usually one to love cheese, but together with the wine pairings, I can get on board! read more

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This place was adorable. I loved the tastings alongside the pairings. It was a very intimate and affordable tasting/pairing. We were three moms who brought our kids into downtown Murphys and wanted to check this place out. They accommodated our crazy kids and gave us a wonderful tasting. Buy a bottle and 2 tastings are free! Highly recommend coming here, plus it smells divine in there and has some really amazing lavender goodies. read more

The staff were so very friendly, and went above and beyond to make sure we had a nice time. We didn't do a tasting but glasses and tried a few wines which we liked. Bought a bottle and some of the very fragrant lavender spray also sold inside this tasting room. read more

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Excellent all around! Will be keeping the handpainted bottles for decoration The only place to go! read more

I love the cheese tasting that goes along with their wines! Cheryle was our server last weekend, and she was so friendly and helpful! I also love all of the wonderful goodies they sell in their tasting room. read more

So much fun stepping in and grabbing last minute cheeses Purchased the lavender tea as well Great experience and love their merchandise read more

We love this tasting room. We took visiting friends here and enjoyed a wonderful tasting with cheese pairings. There are a variety of wine related Knick knacks, cheeses and of course wine available to purchase. The hostess provided us with a wonderful experience. read more

Cutest little shop with all things lavender + wine!! Located on main st in the cutest little town I've been to. A must visit if you're up here!!!! read more

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Great service! I love that they do the wine tasting with the cheese pairing. when you're in this winery, it feels like you're at a spa very relaxing and calming. They have a lot of little lavender knickknacks. read more

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Great french wine variatals and cheese pairings. The staff is very knowledgable. Lots of lavender products and fresh cheeses for purchase.

Great varietals and service. The wine pourer was extremely knowledgeable and she made us feel welcomed. (the cheese pairings were excellent too) read more

Cute winery! They have a little shop in there too. They give you a little cheese sample to pair with each tasting. We didn't like the wines too much but they just weren't our preference. Service was wonderful. read more

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This is my favorite tasting room in the Murphys downtown area. The wine tasting with cheese pairing is only $15 and the money is refunded if you buy a bottle. That's a quality and price that can't be beat! My friends and I came here with no reservation and was seated right away by the gentleman in the front where the shop was. The tasting itself was fantastic, the person pouring our wine was knowledgeable and kind. The cheese pairings were DIVINE. I really enjoyed their lavender honey and bought some home for myself. My favorite wine tasting was their dessert wine, called night cap. Overall, this place is a great wine tasting experience and I would come again! read more

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Best rosé in town, hands down, and I was not a rosé fan before I started coming here. It's in a super cute old building with real lavender sheaves lining the back wall. Their cheese selection is off the hook and is curated by a professional cheesemonger. They don't take reservations and they can get pretty busy on weekends, so there might be a wait for a tasting but it's so worth it. The little cheese pairings that come with the tasting never miss (we're still replicating one from last year that was Cremont + wildflower honey). Very worth a visit! Favorites include both the white and red blends (shocking, I know), the insanely good rosé, and the Viognier. read more

Went here today by accident, google lead us to the wrong place and was so pleasantly surprised. I wish I would have got the name of the man who helped us. He was so kind, had our boys with us after a hike and they were totally cool with it. The wine and cheese paring is 15 but is comped if you buy a bottle. There was a decent amount of good wines too! The cheese and jams , and selection of the munchies was fabulous. The whole vibe is perfection. I highly recommend a visit!!! read more

We've been to many tasting rooms in the Murphys area but for us, this one has the others beat. Lavender Ridge doesn't produce a great number of varietals. But what they do produce, they do very well. We enjoyed the sampling and I have to say the parings with cheese and toppings were spot on. We enjoyed the shop with lavender items as well as an excellent cheese selection. The ladies providing the tasting were a delight. For $15 a tasting, this is a steal these days. And even more so because it is waived if you purchase one of their very reasonably priced bottles of wine. We don't come to Murphy's very often but Lavender Ridge is at the top of our list for future visits! read more

We came back to purchase some lavender products which we love. The lady working at the register was very rude. She handed me my cc slip to sign I put 0 on tip line( all she did was ring my items) and then saiid lowly " oh no tip?" I ignored her and left . Sorry you never talked to us or helped us until leaving. Not such great customer service read more

A great stop in the middle Murphy's on Main Street. You'll be greeted with a wall of lavender behind the wine bar. $15 to taste with 3 cheese pairings, refunded w/a bottle purchase. Really enjoyed all of their wines. I brought home their bargain offerings, a Semillon that was 25% off and a port-like offering that was 50% off. I saw a man grab a case of it, so I didn't want to miss out! A nice array of lotions, candles and cheeses. read more

We stopped at Andis winery and told the person helping us there that we were headed to Murphy's. She suggested Lavender Ridge vineyard tasting room because of their cheese samples. Like other wineries, they have a few for tastings, which can be waived if you buy a bottle. Out of the different wines we tried, we liked the rosé enough to get a bottle to go. I really liked that they paired the tastings with different cheeses. I love cheese. A few people came in during our tasting just to buy cheese from their cheese fridge. They also have a lot of lavender products, crackers and spreads. It's a one stop shop if you're planning on having a picnic. The interior was nice. I liked all the drying lavender. They have a pretty small bar, which can only fit maybe 8 people who want to do tastings. read more

Very friendly staff. We aren't wild about the wine, but they do pair the cheese with the wine very well. They also have cheeses and spreads, along with other snacks, for sale there. read more

The little store is very personable and cute! We visited during the weekend and there was a few people in there, the limit is 10 in the space with a face covering during Covid. It was my birthday as well as the man who worked there so that was pretty fun! I have a strong love for lavender and putting it in everydishpossible So seeing all of the lavender infused sugars, honeys, and powders was exactly what I needed! After my brain broke from getting too excited I narrowed down my purchase to a lavender recipe guide with a packet of lavender and a herb mix included, and a lavender earl grey tea test tube. I tried out the salmon lavender basil recipe last night and it was DELICIOUS! (I'll attach some photos) I cannot WAIT to try out the other recipes in this pamphlet. The tea is also incredible good, a little floral twist on a classic tea! Add some legends honey and sugar into it and it's heaven! read more

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The best wine tasting room in Murphy's! I've visited for years and I'm always excited to go to lavender Ridge. First off, building is SO cute and the wine tasting experience is great!! They pair their wine with cheese which is right up my alley. And if you want to purchase the cheese, you can! They sell it in their main tasting room area. The staff is always so friendly and informative. Highly suggest visiting Lavender Ridge during your trip in Murphy's! read more

The scent of lavender actually wafts outside to the sidewalk. Loved that. The wall facing you when you walk in is covered with fresh lavender. Loved that. There are a slew of lavender products for sale. Loved that. The star of the tasting was the artisanal cheese pairing. Divine. Beautifully presented, well paired, & delicious. There was not a wine that struck me enough to consider making a purchase. Though this could be the fault of having come directly after a tasting at La Folia, which was exceptional. La Folia is a hard act to follow. A warm, inviting space. The lavender element is definitely memorable. But I'll be more inclined to return to cheese shop rather than for the wine. There's a case to the right when you enter that's full of fabulous cheeses. Loved that. 3 stars. read more

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Before I get to my review I musr say this little town is great. It has a definite tourist feel, it also feels very nostalgic and welcoming. We drove down from Elk Grove to enjoy the weather and sample the local wines. The main road through town is packed with wineries, restaurants and antique stores. So you can imagine parking is a bit cumbersome. Ok on to the winery. This place is very pretty cool. There is a tasting fee, but is only a few dollars and is refunded when you purchase a bottle. I loved the wine and cheese pairings. The have an extensive wine list and you get to taste them all. My favoite is the Mourvedre We walked out with six bottles, some cheese and good memories. read more

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This review is about the intern for a day program at the actual winery on Hunt Road off of Hwy 4. It's a very bumpy road for about 10 to 12 minutes so be prepared. The owners Rich and Siri are wonderful folks - very laid back and friendly. We arrived at nine a.m. and were greeted with freshly brewed coffee and scones. Then we helped punch down the cap (with our bare hands) on bins of Mourvedre, Syrah and Roussanne. Then bins that were ready to press were then dumped into a pressing machine to extract the juice. We helped scrub and wash down the bins and then watched as they did lab work - pH, titratable acidity and Brix (%sugar). We tasted fresh Viognier juice pressed the day before and compared it to finished wine that had aged a few months. We then were served cheese and crackers along with Roussane. Lunch followed - delicious salad with dried cherries and almonds along with two flatbreads - a roasted tomato, basil and fresh mozzarella version and a prosciutto one. The dough was crispy on the bottom with a tender crumb and great flavor, perfect amount of salt too. Dessert was lavender ice cream (they need to strain out the lavender leaves though - was like having popcorn kernels in your teeth - a little weird) and gluten free brownies (not sure why if we had full gluten flatbreads for lunch) that weren't very sweet and a tad salty. Wines served were syrah and petite syrah (better, more full bodied.) The assistant winemaker Ryan was very informative as well. Our only suggestion is that they ought to have a little more of a curriculum explaining wine making to fill the time. They should also set up a tasting of the wines at various points in the process to show the levels of fermentation and aging. We had to ask to taste the fresh pressed versus the bottled Viognier. read more