Margaret River > Ashrook Estate
Ashbrook Estate |
15/20
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379 Tom Cullity Drive, Wilyabrup
Open 10am to 5pm daily, closed Good Friday, Christmas, Boxing and New Years Day Cards MC,V |
The Verdict
To "Cellarbrate": Friendly, helpful and knowledgeable staff with an appreciation for his delicious product To "Wine about": Long, slightly rough gravel driveway Would we visit again: Yes How many bottles did we buy: 4 Suitable for: Couples, Small Groups, Wine Lovers Visited July 2014 |
Getting There
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Country
State/Province
Region
Accessibility
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Australia
Western Australia
Margaret River
Well sign posted, very long gravel driveway
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Upon Arrival
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Parking
Setting
Commercial/Boutique
Ambiance
Airconditioning/Fireplace
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Plenty of gravel parking
Cellar door is a part of the winery near the owners house in a bush setting. Beautiful avenue of gumtrees along the driveway
Boutique
Older style mud brick cellar door, basic décor
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+
None in particular
No wait, we were the only ones there
Excellent, we were served by the winemaker
Really friendly and took the time to show us all the wonderful attractions on the Margaret River Tourist map (this was our first winery visit of the trip, so it was very helpful)
No
No
Yes
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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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$24-$65
$0
N/A
N/A
$10-$20
No
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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
No
Whilst there is no wow factor in terms of ambiance in this cellar door, we found the friendliness of the staff and the delicious wine worth the long trip down the slightly rough gravel driveway
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