We wished we had more time, the tastings were great and cheap $5 for 6 tastes and if you purchased, you got the $5 off your bottle price and the sales prices were quite reasonable. Because we arrived late arvo we didn't have a lot of time there, but wished we had. I could have easily spent the gorgeous afternoon weather sitting by the grape vines, sipping on a sauvignon blanc.
I love the views and grounds at this winery. We did the $5 tasting - where you get to sample 5 sparkling wines and if you choose to buy a bottle or few, you get your $5 back towards the purchase. You get a sheet of tasting notes and a pen so you can add your own as you go. there is a bit of a spiel from the staff at each pour, but the service is a bit hap hazard as they get distracted by continually arriving guests. I found a delightful sparkling pinot noir shiraz and even though a quick online search showed it cheaper at Dan Murphy, it is nice to buy at the cellar door. We were there late in the afternoon and after the tasting went in search of a coffee but alas they don't do them here. Instead they directed by down the road to the fabulous Oakridge winery where the coffee was excellent.
Not a place to go and try wines. The tour was informative and impressive. The focus of the place is lunch. Good for short visits if on a budget.
This winery is very much over rated. Nice selection of sparkling for tasting however staff are not overly enthusiastic. We kept getting bounced around between a few different staff. We had the $5 tasting option which is OK, but then when we purchased another bottle to share onsite, they refused to take $5 off the purchase (as they promote) of the bottle because we were not "taking it away". Not explained when we enquired prior. They were more interested in trying to sell us products. It's not the cost, but the principle. Setting and views are great.....my two star rating. A little pricey too. Other better wineries around the area.
Had a beautiful lunch with spectacular views at the winery. I couldn't fault it. Would recommend booking if you want to eat as there are large groups constantly joining so then you can be assured a spot. Stunning views with amazing food and wine, as well as fantastic service from the workers there. Would recommend to anyone.
The place was very busy and we had to wait around 10mins to get access to the tasting table. Was worth the wait though and the wine waiters were very knowledgeable - it was at times hard to hear what he was telling us due to the room noise. Tastings were $5pp and this comes off the cost of any wine you buy.
My girlfriend and I came with another friend today on our way to Healesville Sanctuary, and we were mightily impressed. The setting is magnificent and $5 for champagne tasting is hard to beat!
We arrived here whilst heading towards Healesville and only made a brief stop, mainly to allow our children to have a run around. We did however, pay for a tasting. The wines covered a good variety, and it is always a nice treat to be able to taste sparkling varietals; however the service (as mentioned in other posts) was brusque and included mentioning that the varietals enjoyed by those tasting were like drinking mineral turpentine.
If you like the bubbly and not sure which to buy and/or just want a taste this is a great stop. The servers know the product and are very helpful.
Maybe it was our host - Tim. More likely it was the broad selection of fine wines! Seven generous tasting of this world class wine maker! Following nearly an hour of tasting and discussing wines - from the lovely Vintage Brut 2010 to a truly spectacular Sparkling Pinot Shiraz we loved lunching on the Assiette of Dips served with some of the finest bread we can recall!Jeff and Donna WhiteRadnor, PA, USA