Coonawarra > Balnaves of Coonawarra
Balnaves of Coonawarra
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Superb 17/20
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Main Road Coonawarra, South Australia 5263
Open 9am to 5pm M-F, 12pm-5pm W/ends & P/Hols Cards AE,MC,V |
Tasting Bench
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The Verdict
To "Cellarbrate": Friendly and knowledgeable team, great wines, nice feel to cellar door and pretty setting with outlook over the pond. 1 Door awarded To "Wine about": Nothing How many bottles did we buy: 12 and 3 Suitable for: Couples, Groups Visited June 2010, June 2014 and March 2017 |
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Getting There
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Country
State/Province
Region
Accessibility
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Australia
South Australia
Coonawarra
Well sign posted, paved driveway
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Upon Arrival
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Parking
Setting
Commercial/Boutique
Ambiance
Airconditioning/Fireplace
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Plenty of paved parking
Lovely lawns by pond surrounded by gumtrees and roses
Boutique
Modern building with outlook over the pond and art on display for purchase
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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5+
Cabernet Sauvignon
No wait, even with other tastings in progress
Great knowledge of the wines
Friendly and welcoming, happy to have a chat
Yes - by appointment on weekdays
Yes
Yes - Order form provided and tasting notes
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Food Offering
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Yes/No
Restaurant/Café/Tasting platter
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Yes
You can buy wine by the glass to drink in the grounds and a platter (which looked amazing) for $35
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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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$16-$90
$0, large groups by appointment no tasting fee.
N/A
Free
$0
Mailing list
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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 - books and wine accessories
Basket of toys for inside and lawn games outside. You can also ask for fish food to feed the fish in the pond
Yes - dog bowl provided outside
This was our third visit here and we have really enjoyed it each time
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