Bendigo > Balgownie Estate Bendigo
Balgownie Estate Bendigo |
Superb 17.5/20
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46 Hermitage Road, Bendigo, Victoria
3551 Australia Open 7 days 11am-5pm Cards MC,V |
The Verdict
To "Cellarbrate": Nice modern cellar door, pretty vineyard setting, friendly and welcoming team, great restaurant and accommodation on site, broad appeal. 1 Door awarded. To "Wine about": Nothing How many bottles did we buy: 5 Suitable for: Couples and groups Visited August 2017 (weekday) |
Getting There
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Country
State/Province
Region
Accessibility
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Australia
Victoria
Bendigo
The cellar door is off a paved road with a gravel driveway approximately 200 metres long in good condition
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Upon Arrival
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Parking
Setting
Commercial/Boutique
Ambiance
Airconditioning/Fireplace
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There is a lot of parking at this cellar door but it is also home to a nice restaurant so may be a little busy at lunch time on weekends
The cellar door is located within the restaurant at the estate, which is surrounded by lush green lawns and some beautiful deciduous trees. There is an outdoor seating area and the whole building has nice views down over the vineyards
Boutique
The tasting bench is at one end of the restaurant but is separated by dividing units which ensures that the tasting experience is separated from restaurant goings on. The room itself is modern with vaulted ceilings, exposed beams and polished concrete floors, there are some interesting soil samples and historical displays around the room
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+
Shiraz
There was no wait time but we were the only ones tasting at the time
Excellent knowledge of the wines and vineyards
Knowledgeable and very efficient, very welcoming
Barrel tasting by appointment or if they happen to not be busy at the time of your visit
There is no seating at the tasting bench, but there is plenty of restaurant seating if required
A wine list is provided on the counter
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Food Offering
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Yes/No
Restaurant/Café/Tasting platter
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Yes
There is a restaurant on site. We had lunch here and were very happy with our meals. There is also a nice outdoor seating area, which would be great on a sunny day
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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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$21-$120
Free
N/A
$25
$10-$15
Yes, commitment to purchase 2-4 dozen a year at 25% discount, discounts on cellar door purchases, free freight, discounted accommodation and invitations to special events
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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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Yes, wine accessories, deli products and skin care products
No, but the lawns are quite popular
Yes, outside only
This winery is part of the Tri Bendigo Wine Experience, which is an offer by Bendigo Wine Tourism, whereby if you purchase 4 or more bottles from each of Connor Park, Sandhurst Ridge and Balgownie Estate, you receive 2 Riedel Shiraz wine glasses. Such a great idea!
There is also accommodation on site that we stayed in, which is quite nice and very peaceful. There is also a great walk around the property through the natural bushland and past the vineyards, which was perfect for working of lunch! |
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