Amazing service! Great wines just joined the wine club excited to be a member! The experience here is great! read more

Four Winds Cellars - I just became a wine club member here! My son's first wine tasting trip and this was his favorite place! I can't wait to go back next month! - Wineries Near Me - Murphys, California

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Great service. Friendly staff. All wine tastes good. Try the Cheeky Red. It's the best.

We enjoyed a fun filled weekend getaway with friends and decided to try wines at tasting rooms we had never visited before. I am so glad we visited Four Winds! The tasting room is pleasantly decorated with a good amount of room for multiple parties of guests. The lady at the counter was very friendly and accommodating to our large group. We were given a list of the varietals available and instructed to select 5 for each tasting room. Our most favorite by far was the Sangiovese. My husband chose to bypass the tasting and opted to purchase a glass of Sangiovese instead because it was that good! Four Winds will be visited by us again in the future for sure! read more

The wine is fantastic and the owner and his employees are courteous, friendly and helpful. Their knowledge of the wine was great! read more

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The reds are really good here. They charge $15 for your pick of 5 wines on their list. The tasting fee is waived if you buy a bottle, so of course you are going to buy a bottle! Regardless of the waived fee, their wines were good enough to buy anyhow. They have the best barbera on Main Street. Their red blends are also very nice. Service is very attentive and will keep your wine glass filled asap. They have some small things to buy around the tasting room, too. read more

Four Winds is excellent for its wines, location, and staff. The grapes are Estate grown on the beautiful hills surrounding the tasting room. The talents of the winemaker are showcased in the many award wining varietals they produce. There is a grassy and tree shaded picnic area, perfect for enjoying your lunch with a bottle of their wines. David, one of the owners, with his British accent is engaging and knowledgeable. He has great stories that ensure a fun experience. Their Wine Club activities include dinners and live music under the shade trees. Always great events! It's easy to miss this gem of a tasting room, but don't. It's off Highway 4, and up 6 Mile Rd. Watch for the sign near Highway 4 Fitness Center. Definitely a 5 star experience. read more

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Could not find order on line!! We have been Wine Club Members for years. We receive shipments quarterly and enjoy almost all their wines. David recognizes me immediately when I personally visit. read more

Our friends told us about this winery! It's a gem! All the reds are amazing! So excited to get our first shipment of wine!

One of my favorite tasting rooms in Murphys. The owner is always cheerful and welcoming. The "Cheeky Red" is by far one of the best red blends I have ever had. We always keep it on hand at home for dinner or gifts. Def add it to the list of places to stop! read more

Four Winds Cellars is somewhat off the beaten path in Calaveras County, but those that venture off Highway 4 heading to or from Murphys will be rewarded with a beautiful wine experience in a wonderful setting. The tasting room is located in an old farm house at the end of a rough and winding road, but it is paved. Once you see the wine barrels you have arrived. David runs a nice tasting room with a great flight of wines. Most have the standard Calaveras taste, however he also has several unique blends which were a real treat. Some of my local friends really like this place too, which says a lot for their quality. Plus, the place is nestled in a very picturesque valley which is a real treat outside the typical Downtown Murphys experience. I highly recommend stopping here on your journey. It is a bit out of the way, but it makes a great beginning or ending to a great winery tour. read more

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Fun stop here and the wines are mighty REAL....try the Cheeky, and get smart with everyone there. Really enjoyed the taste and dig the new merchandise in the tasting room.. the metal wine holders to hold one bottle of wine are very creative. I had to buy two as gifts for Christmas. Try all of their wines and find yourselves not wanting to leave. Try it! read more

Four Winds cellars has an upbeat, fun owner who sells some really good tasting wines...Simply the best tasting room environment you can find in Murphys...!!! read more

The wines at 4 winds are some of the best in Murphy's The staff is the best, we've been visiting David for many years and he's always extremely nice and personable Love the Chardonnay and merlot especially read more

Four Winds has the best wines and David makes the wine tasting fun and informative. This is a must stop for wine tasting in Murphys--we love the wines (and are always entertained by the wine maker)! read more

I would give this a 5 star on the personality and atmosphere of the tasting room and hosts at the tasting room in downtown Murphy's. However, sorry - the wines we tasted were average to downright bad. Two of the reds, a Syrah mix and the other was a petite syrah, were undrinkable. It reminded me of boxed wine and unfortunately, yes I have had the misfortune of catching a whiff of Franzia at a crab feed once. Maybe my palate is just more developed than these other reviewers. read more

I ordered a case of wine during his whole Stay in place experience. The wine came next day, reasonably priced and excellent wine. We enjoyed immensely. Well worth doing business here. Every variety from Zinfandel to Sangiovese all the way to the Cabernets and Syrah were quality. read more

Been a customer before they were even Four Winds (Laraine Winery) and met David early on. He's such a great ambassador for his fantastic wines. We've long thought they make the best Chardonnay in the foothills and adding to Viognier gives them a really good white offering. My favorite has always been the petite syrah - grabbed so more today! read more

Wine tasting in Murphys is something I'm not usually the biggest fan of. There's some decent vineyards in the area, don't get me wrong - like Newsome Harlow, Broll, and the underrated Milliaire - but none of them hold a candle to my favourites in Amador or Sonoma. So to be honest, when I pulled into their tasting room, I didn't have high hopes. I mean sure, the vineyard is straight out of a postcard, but for me it's all about the sauce. And y'know what? Pretty damned good. Excellent Syrah. An awesome value blend (imaginatively called "Red Wine"). A kickass Petite Syrah. And, I have to say, the best Merlot I have ever had. By far. (And in true Sideways style, I don't like Merlot.) All served up to taste by the most charismatic tasting room manager I've met in a while - who was a Liverpool fan to boot. Well worth a little drive if you're up in Murphys! read more

I am so enamored with Laraine... where could I even begin? We're having our wedding here in September and the manager David has been so amazing to work with. They have been so laid back and kind throughout the process it makes me warm and fuzzy to think of the day. The ceremony site and reception area in front of the tasting room are beautiful and perfect for my vision. If you're not looking for a wedding venue and just want to try some fabulous wine, you should definitely have it on your list for any tasting trips in Murphys. They make quite a few varietals and none of them are bad. The Scarlet Harlot comes in a super cute bottle too and is really drinkable. You won't be disappointed. The price points are excellent for the quality of wine and I guarantee a fun time while visiting the tasting room! read more

My wife and I were married at Four Winds (4WC) on 7/19. We found the winery a few months before and had joined the wine club and visited several times to enjoy a glass in the shade on their beautiful property. First, a review of Four Winds as an event location: Outstanding, and all of our guests agree. They are still raving about the ceremony and reception, both held at Four Winds - and while I wish we could take all the credit, it was David's communication, action, and stress-squashing good humor that helped move things along swimmingly. From the day we decided under the oak trees - all the way to the last chair folded up late in the evening... he was there to offer help, answer questions, and pour more of the great varietals there. Even for a hot July day - the large oaks provided perfect shade for a 6pm ceremony then reception. We had 9 tables for about 70 guests, a live band of four, and AQUA TERRA Culinary from Monterey area catering paella with local breads (Aria). Stringed lights already exist on the property (we added lanterns), along with a few picnic tables (we used these for the kids). There are 2-3 perfect spots for the ceremony; we chose between the trees looking over the hill and vineyards - perfect for our photographer (Sabrina Jovanna Photography) with great backlighting. This is my tip to anyone considering 4WC for their wedding: Talk early with David, and check in often. He was able to clarify things quickly as we approached the big day, caught details that I'd not thought of - and had tips for local resources from caterers and bands to photographers, photogenic spots on the property and more. More importantly: Realize that you are renting the grounds and the grounds only. Go into this realizing that they expect you to leave the place as you found it. For the extremely reasonable rental fee (discounted to wine club members), and his small staff (read: one) I'd think it obvious and courteous to have everything covered from start to finish. Some reviewers here don't seem to keep this in mind, or seem to have a bone to pick (that's yelp, after all) for something 4WC really shouldn't be responsible for. That in mind - 4WC was cheerfully pouring wines throughout the night and keeping our guests happy, and gladly directed our friends and family that were helping set up and tear down. I can't thank him enough for his courteousness, wit and humor. Raising a glass to you, David. In reviewing the wine: This is our favorite Gold Country winery by far. The Spanish-style reds really stand out here: The tempest is by far my favorite. The cab franc is a close second and a must. They released a reserved chardonnay and viognet recently - both are really well done for the area, and nothing beats buying a bottle of cold viognet after tasting for a glass out under the oak trees. I'd say - finish your Summer wine tasting here with a picnic, and wander back to Murphys on 6-Mile. Again, we are club members - but I don't frankly recall the cost or frequency. We just get an email that our wine is ready for pickup, which means it's time for another trip to Murphys and Arnold. That's all that matters to me. read more

I actually found this place by chance while out on a road trip with no real destination. I was immediately intrigued when driving up the road and came upon this old farm house. There were some people out front having lunch on one of the picnic tables. It looked really quaint. I went in to see what they had and found it to be fairly small but cute. There were a few people ahead of me that were buying cases of this and that. It gave me a chance to find out that the winery was started by the wife (Laraine) of a Hollywood executive named David Gerber. There are photos around of them with Hollywood legends like John Wayne. I overheard that the latest movie he worked on was Gran Torino. Okay, on to the wine. I skipped the whites because I'm not a fan but tried all of the reds they had to offer. The gal that was pouring was really nice but slightly distracted because her newborn was in the other room (attended) so it was understandable. I really enjoyed the Scarlot Harlot and the Petite Sirah so I took home a bottle of the Sirah. I found the rest to be quite good but I was watching my budget and figured I'll come back another time to get some more. read more

My partner, Marc, and I have been members of Four Winds Cellars since the beginning. I'm in the wine industry and some think that it's absurd for me to remain a wine club member with wineries since most of them extend a inner-industry discount. We couldn't give up our membership with Four Winds Cellars! David, the consummate professional, humorist, conversationalist, and wine purveyor... and OWNER of Four Winds Cellars... hosts amazing events, pours GORGEOUS wines, and continues producing outstanding new releases every year. The tasting room is off the beaten path... but WELL WORTH the short drive to enjoy these wines. Your taste buds and buddies/family will thank you! Buy an extra bottle to add to your mix so that you can pop the cork and enjoy outside on the beautiful grounds. Here's a preview of some personal opinion mixed with 10 years experience building a well-rounded palate... looking forward to continue learning and growing... snippets of our once again, lovely experience picking up our latest wine club two days ago: Viognier: beautifully balanced, not sweet but fruity, earthy, floral-- what I love in viognier; Chardonnay: green apple, hints of tropical/stone fruit, meyer lemon leaning (DELICIOUS); Sangiovese: Succulent and yummy; Merlot: Raspberry-liscious & rhubarb tang ...lightly spiced; Tempest: Fabulous all-around blend--my wine for my sinfully structured lasagna; Syrah: the favorite out of the day (hit me just right!)--CLASSY, big, tasty, jammy; Zinfandel: Prominent, zesty fruity flavors; spices; well rounded great mouth-feel, divine; Petite Sirah: Outstanding--a must try if you are a fan of Petite Sirah; and lastly you don't have to be a Cab-snob to enjoy his lovely Cabernet Sauvignon! JR PS. When he's pouring/releasing his Cabernet Franc, a household favorite of ours, do try it... and make sure you buy a bottle, it seems to sell out faster than we like. :) read more

I happened to flip through my Yelp reviews right prior to my recent trip to the Murphys area, and I noticed that the name had changed to "Four Winds Cellars." Gasp! What happened? Don't tell me the wine I so love is now different! Well, my fears were quickly allayed on a visit to the tasting room. The winery is now owned by the winemaker John + tasting room host David. Same great wines (and for now, some still have Laraine labels), same great, welcoming feel in the tasting room. And so, this remains one of my favorite wineries in Gold Country! Do take the time to stop in. read more

YAY! This place is off the beaten path....we didn't even know about it until another vineyard recommended it to us. The wines are SO worth the little side trip! So much so that we joined the wine club. Not like we need another club but there was no way we were leaving without it! I highly recommend their oaked Chardonnay, it's smooth and delicious and tastes like butterscotch. The guy running the tasting room was hilarious....another Limey like my husband so the two of them hit it off quite well. Very friendly and knowledgeable about the wines. If you have the chance, definitely swing by here, it's a treat :D read more

This place is amazing. The wines are all great and the people behind the bar are so much fun. You should join the club as it is not that bad a price for great wine and great people! read more

Four Winds is our favorite winery! The tasting room is an old farmhouse in a beautiful setting. John, winemaker/owner makes wonderful wine and is a genuinely nice man. His wife Ann is also super helpful, knowledgeable and friendly. David and his wife Helen complete the Fab Four of owners. David's patience and expertise are what made us join their awesome wine club. Tanya, the tasting room manager is also very friendly and knowledgeable. No wine snobs here. Everyone who works there goes out of their way for their guests as well as club members. The wine club is the best! Fixed price - no surprises. They throw the BEST club parties and special events like "Winemaker for a Day" which included a vineyard tour lead by John, and a special "Pairing Seminar." (Thank you Helen and Ann!) They are dog friendly too! You have to check them out! read more

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Stopped by Laraine on our way home from Murphys last weekend and am so happy we did! Really enjoyed the wine-this is one of the best wineries in the area. I enjoyed all the wines, even though I am not typically a red wine fan. They did have 2 different chardonnays, which I really enjoyed. After tasting from about 20 different wineries in the area, I was told that chardonnay grapes did not grow in the area, but Laraine grows their own and makes some very good wine with them. This winery is a bit more difficult to get to than some, but is worth it! read more

The soon-to-be wifey and I decided we needed to get out of town. We didn't want to spend alot of money, but we definately wanted to go somewhere that felt like an escape. So we packed the car and the dog and set off, not really knowing where we would end up. Well, fortunatley ended up here are Laraine. When we pulled up we actually thought this was someone's house. Built in 1880 it has a real cool, quaint feeling. The owner was there to greet us - a real nice English guy. Being that my fiancee's grandmother is English, we had a good time sampling the wines (all of which are excellent) and hearing about England/how he ended up in San Andreas/etc. Laraine really felt like someone invited you to their house to sit down and have some wine. It's a shame they aren't closer or else I would definately be a wine club member. read more

David, Thank you for your great Co-hosting job for the "Kerrie Kennedy" Bachelorette" Gathering on Saturday, July 26th... As always "You" do amazingly wonderful things for people and "You" are greatly appreciated... The grounds @ "Four Winds Cellars" are just so beautiful...your wine is delightful and as local Murphys residents, we will continue supporting this super fun winery! Judy K. 7/31/14 read more

My favorite winery and tasting room in Murphy's --especially when David- the affable owner is pouring! Join their wine club! Don't miss it-- located next to Lila & Sage. read more

We went to a wedding here. The wedding ceremony and reception were wonderful, probably because a family member married the couple and the reception was such a great party. It was at the end when it was time to clean up. This is when is met David one of the owners. He was so rude! I didn't feel the bride should be cleaning up afterwards so I asked him to tell me what needed to be done before we left. He stated " put it back how you found it" I explained I wasn't here in the beginning I'm not sure what it looked like. He then proceeded to tell me to " just go clean the bathroom" and " put all the tables back". So I went and cleaned the bathroom! Then I started to move the tables back asking where he wanted them when he then told me again " put it back how you found it" so I proceeded to put tables back with others as he would tell me I was off by a few feet!! Staff came around while people were dancing clearing the tables and taking personal items to a table. It was crazy searching through people's ties, purses, and shoes to Locate my stuff. I understand that things needed to be cleaned but you would think David especially being one if the owners would have been able to present what needed to be done in a more professional manner. Really disappointing. read more

I love this place! I can't pick which wine I like best as all of them are great. My mom is a wine club member and every time we visit from out of town we make sure to stop by. The staff are always friendly, fun and welcoming. I highly recommend this place to anyone who enjoys good wine! read more

We love to find these little wineries just off the beaten path. David is extremely personable and he let us taste every wine on the list. They have a couple of whites for drill and several reds that are all amazing and affordable. We bought some Barbara and Cab Franc and joined the wine club. Check it out!!! read more

A small sign on the side of the road lured us to Four Winds and we are very glad we took the chance. The owner, David, was behind the wine bar and interacting with him is the epitome of what a wine tasting experience is supposed to be about. Bottom line: the wine is as fantastic as the personal experience. We are members of a number of wine clubs in the Murphys area and other regions and so we get to taste a lot of wine. We bought a case because we feel that this is some of the best - and we will be back for more. Recommended. Blaine & Wendy Mathieu read more

Let me set the record straight from the very beginning just in case someone accuses me of trying to pull the wool over their eyes. I'm the guy who runs this place and so yes, it's true, this review may be considered totally biased but there's only one way to tell for sure. Come and visit us :D Laraine Winery is one of the best kept secrets in Calaveras but we've grown tired of hiding in the wings, waiting for our great moment to stride out onto the stage. The time is now. Having just been voted as the winery having the best red wines in Calaveras in a local newspaper's readers poll (and no, it wasn't me who provided all the votes, indeed, I didn't even know it was happening) and winning a DOUBLE GOLD medal at the 2009 SF Chronicle Wine Competition for our Merlot, not to mention the gold for our Scarlet Harlot blend it's time for us to shout out from the roof tops and get all of you wonderful reviewers to come to the winery and see for yourself. We're only a small winery, making less than 1,000 cases a year but we've got a unique story which combines Hollywood, passion, love and wine. We've only got one review right now which means that we've been well hidden compared with the other wineries around Murphys so please come and see us for yourself and set the record straight, is Laraine Winery a hidden gem or is this guy just blowing a trumpet with hot air! read more

Great wines, location and host. Charming locale off highway 4. Worth joining the wine club just for the Cabernet Franc!

4 stars for great wine, reasonable prices, interest, appeal, charm, and a fabulous host. We loved the farmhouse and the surroundings. We learned a lot about the Gerbers and their Hollywood limelight. Just check in with the host for trivia. Once your head is full of interesting facts, enjoy a picnic outside and breathe in the fresh air and splendor of this jewel of a winery. Picnic basket not included (we brought our own salami, cheese, and a baguette). read more

Very friendly tasting host, she was a lot of fun to talk to. We found one of the best Chardonnay's I've ever had IMHO. That's what's so great about wine, one person may not care for it and the next loves it. The tasting room is quaint, nothing fancy. Oh and the Syrah and Petite Syrah are also very good. read more

Four Winds Winery has excellent reds wines. Very personable and chatty staff. In a beautiful location. Defanitely worth the short drive out of Murphys. read more

Four Winds Cellars - Front of Four Winds Winery tasting room. - Wineries Near Me - Murphys, California

We went to Murphy's & Angels Camp for a wine tasting weekend with a group of friends. Four Winds was our first stop leaving the hotel and we had such a great time, David was so much fun that I'm really surprised we didn't stay longer. They are a smaller winery so you won't find their wines in stores and the tasting room is very charming. They have a small selection of items to purchase too. The big hit is that it sits in a little valley and the hills around the building have all the vineyards and it's just a gorgeous view. read more