Geelong > Bellarine Estate
Bellarine Estate |
Very Good 14/20
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2270 Portarlington Rd Bellarine, Vic, Aust 3223
Open 11am-4pm 7 days Cards MC,V,AE |
The Verdict
To "Cellarbrate": Friendly and knowledgeable team, nice setting, easily accessible cellar door To "Wine about": Nothing 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 highway, with the carpark directly off the road
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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 located in the old Bellarine general store, directly off the highway and surrounded by vineyards, lawns and gardens. We understand there are also concerts held here on the lawns behind the cellar door and restaurant
Boutique
The tasting room has a modern industrial feel with warm accents, concrete floors leather couches and cool pendant lighting
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
No wait time and there were a few other groups in attendance
Good knowledge of the wines
Friendly team that were quite welcoming
No
No stools at the bench but there are some leather couches in the room and some booth seating in the veranda area
Yes
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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 next door and you can get tasting platters to eat in the booths under the veranda at the front of the tasting room. We did not dine here on this occasion
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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-$38
$5 for 4 wines or $8 for the whole range
Yes
N/A
$5 - $30
Yes, VIP club
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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, but there are toys in the restaurant and an outdoor chess set in summer on the restaurant lawns
Yes
They also have Two Wives Brewery Beers on tasting.
Bellarine Estate participates in the Free Shuttle bus from the Ferry in Portarlington, which is shared between Scotchmans Hill, Terinda Estate and Bennetts wineries. A really great initiative. |
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