Jerez > Bodegas Fundador
Bodegas Fundador |
Superb 17/20
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Calle Puerta de Rota, S/N, 11408
Jerez de la Frontera, Cádiz Open Mon- Sat by appointment (use the website) Cards MC,V |
Tasting Area
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The Verdict
To "Cellarbrate": Very informative and interactive tour, fabulous barrel rooms, interesting museum, modern and bright tasting space and a great tasting experience, including the option to try some sherry based cocktails. 1 Door awarded. To "Wine about": Nothing How many bottles did we buy: 1 Suitable for: Couples, Groups, Families, Wine lovers Visited November 2017 (weekday) |
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Getting There
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Country
State/Province
Region
Accessibility
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Spain
Andalucia
Jerez
In the town of Jerez, it is slightly out of town so you could find parking on a nearby street or you can walk from the centre of town in approximately 15 minutes
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Upon Arrival
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Parking
Setting
Commercial/Boutique
Ambiance
Airconditioning/Fireplace
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There is no guest parking at the Bodega but given it is a little further out of town you can park on the street, just be wary of parking restrictions. Or like us, you can walk from town in approximately 15 minutes
Large compound with modern visitors centre just inside the large gates to the left. The barrel sheds are situated amongst some pretty gardens that you get to glimpse on the tour
Commercial
The tasting room is bright and modern and equipped well to handle larger groups of people. The tasting tables and chairs are arranged around the room and there is a bar at the front of the room and a very well stocked gift shop
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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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4 wines including 2 sherries, a sherry cocktail (which was delicious) and a brandy
Sherry
Our tour started on time
Our tour guide had a great knowledge of the wines, winery, it's history and how to make a very delicious sherry cocktail
Our tour guide was very friendly and allowed time for us to look at the different interesting areas along the tour. English, French, German, Italian and Spanish tours are offered
Yes (by appointment only), groups up to 30 taken
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No
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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 within the winery, La Taperia de Fundador, and although it is not located at the visitors centre, it is just around the corner. A couple of the tour options also include food matched tastings
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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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€8.50 - €195
Included in the tour fee
No
€9 - €22 depending on the tour option you choose
€13 - €30
No
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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 gift shop, wine accessories etc.
Yes, there are kid specific tours
Yes
On the tour you can see carriages, the museum of historical artefacts from the winery, some amazing traditional costumes, barrels signed by Spanish royalty and global celebrities and there is a smelling test to help you learn the differences between the different sherries and brandies produced at Fundador
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