Rutherglen > All Saints Estate
All Saints Estate |
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All Saints Road, Wahgunyah
(Rutherglen) Victoria 3687 Open Mon-Sat 9:00am - 5:30pm Sunday 10:00am - 5:30pm Cards MC,V,AE |
The Castle
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The Verdict
To "Cellarbrate": Real WOW factor, with great cellar door setting, highly regarded restaurant and cheese and produce store all set in a beautiful environment. A must visit for this region. 2 doors awarded To "Wine about": Club members are charged for delivery, which is fairly uncommon for a membership with a commitment to purchase How many bottles did we buy: 4 Suitable for: Couples, Groups, Families, Overseas tourists Visited December 2015 (weekend) |
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Getting There
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Country
State/Province
Region
Accessibility
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Australia
Victoria
Rutherglen
Paved road with approximately 500m long spectacular tree lined sand driveway
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Upon Arrival
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Parking
Setting
Commercial/Boutique
Ambiance
Airconditioning/Fireplace
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There is a very large carpark
A truly spectacular sight, as you drive in through the amazing tree lined driveway you are presented with a castle set amongst beautiful manicured gardens
Commercial
Large open room with brick paved floors, brick walls and exposed wooden beams. Very long tasting bench which overlooks the large barrel hall (where weddings can be held)
Yes/Yes
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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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15+
Durif, Muscat, Muscadello (Tokay)
There was a bit of wait to get started and during our session, but when it did get busy another person was called to help which helped with the wait time
Good knowledge of the styles and vineyards
We were served by two different staff, both knowledgeable and friendly
Yes, various options but there is a free tour every Saturday and Sunday at 11am
Stools and tables around the tasting room
Yes, tasting notes on the bench and order form provided upon request
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Food Offering
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Yes/No
Restaurant/Café/Tasting platter
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Yes
There is the highly rated "Terrace Restaurant" on site and there is also the Indigo Cheese store that provides hampers and cheese platters that can be eaten in the cheese shop or out by the duck pond in the gardens
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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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$19 - $62
Yes for some of the older fortified wines
Yes
$0-$250
$5-$35.50
Yes, membership with commitment to purchase that provides discounts on wine, restaurant and cheese store (St Leonards and All Saints are sister wineries and membership covers both)
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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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There are a number of items available for sale in the Indigo Cheese store
Yes, colouring items and lots of lawn outside, just beware of the duck pond with little ones
Yes, outside only, there is also a winery dog on site
This winery has the greatest WOW factor in the region and offers a number of different experiences including a highly rated restaurant, cheese tasting and beautiful gardens to wander around. A really pleasant place to spend a few hours
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