Orange > Printhie
Printhie |
13/20 |
489 Yuranigh Road, Molong, NSW 2866,
Australia Open 10am-4pm weekdays, 12-4pm Saturdays Cards MC,V,AE |
The Verdict
To "Cellarbrate": Nice setting, knowledgeable cellar door host To "Wine about": Long dirt road to get to the cellar door that wasn't in particularly good condition How many bottles did we buy: 5 Suitable for: Couples and Small Groups Visited August 2016 (weekday) |
Getting There
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Country
State/Province
Region
Accessibility
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Australia
New South Wales
Orange
Printhie is on a dirt road with a lot of potholes. There is 5km of it coming from the north and if you come from the south it's 8km but was generally better quality. We also noted that Google maps directed us to a spot about 500 metres short of the driveway (if coming from the north)
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Upon Arrival
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Parking
Setting
Commercial/Boutique
Ambiance
Airconditioning/Fireplace
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There are an appropriate number of gravel car spaces
The cellar door is a galvanised tin building with a veranda around the outside with some outdoor chairs and tables. There are also some nice gardens and lawns surrounding the cellar door
Commercial
Modern cellar door with vaulted ceilings, big windows that look out over the vineyard and the garden
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+
Chardonnay and Shiraz
There was a bit of a wait whilst the right staff member was retrieved from the winery
Great knowledge of the wines and the winery
The cellar door host was extremely knowledgeable and had lots of interesting stories to share, however it did take quite a while to get through the tasting with a bit of a delay between pours
Yes, by appointment only
Yes there were stools at the tasting counter and a large table and benches in the middle of the room.
Order form provided on request
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Food Offering
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Yes/No
Restaurant/Café/Tasting platter
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No
N/A
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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-$85
Free
N/A
Free
$9.50
Yes, 15% discount for commitment to purchase 1 dozen per year
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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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No
No.
Yes
The owners of this winery have purchased a property approximately 7kms from Orange and are looking at moving the cellar door to this location which will provide much easier access
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