Yarra Valley > Oakridge
Oakridge |
Brilliant 18/20 |
864 Maroondah Highway,
Coldstream, Victoria 3770, Australia Open 10am to 5pm, 7 days Cards MC,V,AE |
The Verdict
To "Cellarbrate": Best cellar door view in the valley, friendly and knowledgeable team, great tasting space, broad based appeal. 2 Doors Awarded To "Wine about": Limited number of wines on tasting, however it is a good cross section of their offering and is therefore enough to get a feel for the style of their wines How many bottles did we buy: 12 Suitable for: Couples, Families and Groups Visited January 2014 (weekday), May 2017 (weekday) & January 2020 (weekday) |
Getting There
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Country
State/Province
Region
Accessibility
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Australia
Victoria
Yarra Valley
The cellar door is just off the main touring route highway around the Yarra Valley. The driveway is beautifully paved and meanders through the vineyards and past a large dam. Be careful turning off the highway as it is 100km/h.
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Upon Arrival
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Parking
Setting
Commercial/Boutique
Ambiance
Airconditioning/Fireplace
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There is a large paved carpark, however there is a restaurant on site so may be busy around lunch time
Very modern, architecturally designed building that takes in one of the best views in the valley. Natural looking native gardens and vineyards surround the building
Commercial
The building is modern with polished concrete and clean, crisp finishes. What we love about the design is that the tasting area takes full advantage of the spectacular vineyard views and mountains out in the distance
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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5-10
Chardonnay
We had no wait time, however we were initially the only ones there
Excellent knowledge of the styles and vineyards and was also able to recommend another of the wines for tasting based on our observations of what we had previously tasted. We enjoyed the recommendation and this level of engagement by staff always makes for a great experience
Very friendly and welcoming, passionate about the wines being offered and happy to have a chat
Yes, by prior arrangement
Yes a number of stools situated along the very long tasting bench
Yes, order form upon request
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Food Offering
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Yes/No
Restaurant/Café/Tasting platter
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Yes
An award winning restaurant on site, we have dined here a couple of times, including on our most recent visit, and have been very happy with our experience each time
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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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$22 - $85
Free (there were 6 set wines on tasting at the time of our visit, but there were also a few others open that we were able to try) $10 for groups over 20 (refundable on purchase)
N/A
A couple of options available charging between $10 and $30
$10 flat fee per delivery
Yes, Oakridge VIP, 2 levels with commitment to purchase offering 15% discount, free freight and sign up bonuses
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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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Hand creams, pottery and deli products
Outside there is a toy box, giant chess set and a bocci court
Yes, outside only
We have had a lovely experience here on all of our visits. There are also activities on offer at certain times of the year, such as grape stomping in summer, which adds to the overall offering of this cellar door
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