Hunter Valley > Meerea Park
Meerea Park |
14/20 |
Corner of Broke & McDonalds Roads, Pokolbin, 2320, NSW, Australia
Open 10am-5pm 7 days Cards MC,V,AE |
The Verdict
To "Cellarbrate": Modern, well located cellar door To "Wine about": Staff member a bit reserved to start with but warmed up as the tasting progressed How many bottles did we buy: 2 Suitable for: Couples and Groups Visited July 2016 (weekday) |
Getting There
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Country
State/Province
Region
Accessibility
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Australia
New South Wales
Hunter Valley
Paved road and driveway
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Upon Arrival
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Parking
Setting
Commercial/Boutique
Ambiance
Airconditioning/Fireplace
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Plenty of paved car parks although they are shared with another cellar door, 2 restaurants and the Smelly Cheese Shop
This cellar door is located in one of the most striking complexes in the centre of the Hunter Valley. It is modern and has a broad terrace out the front where you can enjoy a meal from one of the on-site restaurants
Commercial
Very modern room with high ceilings, almost feels like a New York loft style room
Yes/No
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Tasting Experience
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Number of wines on tasting
Particular wines or varietals known for
Wait time
Knowledge of wines
Staff attitude
Winery Tour Offered
Tasting seating available at counter
Tasting sheet/order form provided for notes
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10+
Semillon and Shiraz
No wait time but we were the only ones there
Great knowledge of the wines, region and history of the area
A little reserved to start with then became more friendly and talkative as the tasting progressed
No
No, but there were tables and chairs at the entrance to the room, plus a private tasting room to the side
Tasting list provided at the tasting bench
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Food Offering
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Yes/No
Restaurant/Café/Tasting platter
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No
There are two restaurants in the complex and a popular cheese shop/cafe. Note they can organise cheese platters by prior arrangement
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Hip Pocket
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Price range of wines
Tasting Fee
Refundable on purchase?
Tour Fee
Delivery cost per dozen
Club Membership with Discounts etc
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$20-$225
Free
N/A
N/A
$7-$30
Yes, 20% discount for commitment to purchase 2 dozen in the first year and 1 dozen per year ongoing
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Other features, facilities and offerings
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Gift Shop
Toys/play area for kids
Dog friendly
By the way...
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Yes, a few basic wine accessories
No
Yes, outside only
We actually walked to this cellar door, there are a number of cellar doors along the walking path on McDonalds Road so you can make a day of it and leave the car at home!
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