Hawkes Bay > Beach House
Beach House |
Great 15.0/20
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50 Clifton Road, Te Awanga, Hawkes Bay, New Zealand
Open 11am-5pm W/ends Last weekend October - Easter and 7 days in January. Cards AE,MC,V |
The Verdict
To "Cellarbrate": Nice family run operation with a quaint cellar door, varied wine tasting range and easy access To "Wine about": Limited opening hours, so plan ahead How many bottles did we buy: 2 Suitable for: Couples, Small Groups Visited: March 2018 (Weekend) |
Getting There
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Country
State/Province
Region
Accessibility
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New Zealand
North Island
Hawkes Bay
Well sign posted and off a beautiful ocean side paved road. The cellar door is located at the back of the property which is accessed via an approximate 300m gravel driveway which is in good condition and meanders through the vineyards. It is also on one of the many cycling tracks around Hawkes Bay.
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Upon Arrival
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Parking
Setting
Commercial/Boutique
Ambiance
Airconditioning/Fireplace
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There are not many marked spaces but you could park along the driveway if need be
Rectangle straw bale building that has a real Mediterranean feel with a flat roof and rendered in a striking terracotta colour with contrasting blue frames around the windows and doors
Boutique
Inside is a large open space with a concrete floor and some seating at the end of the room and the tasting bench at the other end of the room
No/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+
Chardonnay
No wait, even with a couple of other groups at the bench
Good knowledge of the wines and the awards and prizes they had won
Friendly and welcoming staff
No
No, but there are some seats around the room
Yes, on request
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Food Offering
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Yes/No
Restaurant/Café/Tasting platter
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No
You can bring your own picnic if you like
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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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$20-$35
$5, groups of up to 20 are taken at a time (by prior arrangement)
Yes
N/A
Free
A 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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No
No, in fact there is a pond in the grounds near the cellar door which they encourage parents to be wary of with young children
Yes
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