Tamar Valley > Bay of Fires Wines
Bay of Fires Wines |
15/20
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40 Baxters Road, Pipers River Tasmania 7252
Open Sept-May 10am to 5pm daily June-Aug 11am to 4pm daily, closed Christmas day and Good Friday Cards MC,V |
Cellar door entrance.
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The Verdict
To "Cellarbrate": Great range of sparkling wines, pretty setting, welcoming & friendly staff To "Wine about": Nothing Would we visit again: Yes How many bottles did we buy: 6 Suitable for: Couples, Groups, Families Visited May 2015 (midweek) |
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Getting There
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Country
State/Province
Region
Accessibility
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Australia
Tasmania
Tamar Valley
Well sign posted, gravel driveway
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Upon Arrival
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Parking
Setting
Commercial/Boutique
Ambiance
Airconditioning/Fireplace
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There are plenty of marked carparks (although we missed the first lot due to the beautiful fallen autumn leaves hiding the markings!)
Modern architect designed weatherboard cellar door amongst beautiful deciduous trees with amazing autumn colours, outdoor seating available and lovely lawns and gardens
Boutique
Very modern interior with bright open spaces overlooking the outdoor seating and gardens
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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15+
Sparkling
No wait, however we were the only visitors
Excellent, and the cellaring potential is listed on the tasting notes which is a fantastic idea
Really friendly, helpful and bubbly cellar door assistant
No
No, but there is a separate table in the tasting area with 8 stools
Yes, tasting notes which provided all the information we needed
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Food Offering
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Yes/No
Restaurant/Café/Tasting platter
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Yes
Cheese platters
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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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$25-$130
$0
N/A
N/A
$14-$85
Yes, provides discounts and notifications of cellar release wines
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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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Extensive; branded clothing, deli products and wine accessories
Equipment for croquet and cricket on the lawns
Yes, welcome outside
Nice place to visit, with some food options and the croquet & cricket equipment was something different to most places
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