Central Otago > Quartz Reef
Quartz Reef |
14/20
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8 Hughes Crescent, Cromwell 9310, New Zealand
Open 12pm to 4pm, Monday to Friday Cards MC,V |
The Verdict
To "Cellarbrate": Very simple on the outside but fun, friendly and interesting on the inside To "Wine about": The setting is pretty basic, but don't be turned off by this...it's worth getting out of the car! How many bottles did we buy: 2 Suitable for: Couples, Small Groups and Families Visited August 2016 (weekday) |
Getting There
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Country
State/Province
Region
Accessibility
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New Zealand
South Island
Central Otago
The cellar door is located in the industrial area of Cromwell. It is on a paved road
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Upon Arrival
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Parking
Setting
Commercial/Boutique
Ambiance
Airconditioning/Fireplace
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There are a lot of car parks at this cellar door, make sure you take the second entrance into the carpark as the first is for the winery vehicles
This cellar door is very basic and is attached to the factory and has no garden to speak of
Commercial
Inside the small tasting room has a nice feel, cosy and homey
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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4
Methode Traditionelle Sparkling Wine
No wait time but we were the only ones there
Excellent knowledge of the wines and of the company
The lady that looked after us had been with the company for a number of years and you could tell she loved her job and the wines she represented. Very friendly and outgoing and showed us into the factory where the hand riddling was being completed and talked about the bio dynamics of the winery
Yes, anybody who is interested and the staff have time
No, but there are a couple of chairs in the corner of the tasting room
Yes, 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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$28-$75
Free
N/A
Free
$5-$10
Yes, commitment of 2 dozen quarterly with discounts and member gifts offered
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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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Basic; books, hats and glasses
Yes, a container of corks which we were told provides a surprisingly great deal of entertainment for the kids
Yes, outside only on a leash
If you are after views and a fancy setting, then this is probably not the place for you, but if you are after an interesting time and some nice sparkling, then this cellar door is well worth a visit
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