Geelong > Basils Farm
Basils Farm |
Marvelous 16/20 |
43-53 Nye Road, Swan Bay, Vic, 3225
Open Fri -Sun and Public Holidays10am - 5pm, 7 days January and February Cards MC,V |
The Verdict
To "Cellarbrate": Friendly knowledgeable cellar door team, pretty outlook over Port Phillip Bay and back vintages offered during tasting providing a nice point of comparison. 1 door awarded To "Wine about": No tasting list available for making notes How many bottles did we buy: 6 Suitable for: Couples, families and groups. Visited February 2017 (weekday) |
Getting There
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Country
State/Province
Region
Accessibility
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Australia
Victoria
Geelong
Off a paved road with a gravel driveway approximately 400m 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 ample gravel parking
The cellar door is set behind the main building where the restaurant/cafe is situated. The property is on a rise that looks over it's kitchen gardens and vineyards and out to Port Phillip Bay. The kitchen garden is lovely to look around and the views of the bay make a pretty backdrop for tastings and meals. The cellar door also has an outdoor seating area overlooking the vineyard that can be used for larger groups
Boutique
We completed our tasting in the cafe but were also shown the tasting room at the back of the property. Both have polished floors, white washed furniture and a beachy "Hamptons" feel about them
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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5-10
Pinot Noir
The tasting room was closed after lunch when we went to visit, however the tasting was promptly set up in the restaurant
Excellent knowledge of the wines, vineyards and region, and encouraged us to try some back vintages to give context to current tasting list
Friendly team that were quite welcoming and happily showed us around
Staff are happy to take people around the vineyard in quiet times
No stools at the bench but there was seating in the cafe and outdoor stools at the tasting room
No
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Food Offering
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Yes/No
Restaurant/Café/Tasting platter
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Yes
Restaurant/cafe that is open at certain times of the week and they can make platters for groups at other times. We had lunch here overlooking the bay and food was very nice and service was excellent
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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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$30-$70
Free, $5 for groups of 6 or more
Yes
Free
$10 - $50
Yes, various levels with commitment to purchase, offering discounts of 20% on wine and discounts to 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 - basic, homemade deli products
Yes - sandpit and giant Jenga game in summer
Yes - outside only
We really liked the artwork on the wall of the cafe that is the basis for their branding, quite bright and fun and it was apparently painted by the previous owner and founder of Basils Farm.
They also have live music on some weekends. |
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