Central Otago > Chard Farm
Chard Farm |
15/20 |
205 Chard Rd, Gibbston 9371, New Zealand
Open 10am to 5pm Monday to Friday, 11am-5pm Saturday and Sunday Cards MC,V, AE |
The Verdict
To "Cellarbrate": Beautiful setting with friendly, knowledgeable and fun staff and delicious wines To "Wine about": Long gravel driveway (but is in good condition and also offers some amazing views!) How many bottles did we buy: 12 Suitable for: Couples, Small Groups and Families Visited November 2012 and September 2016 (weekday) |
Getting There
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Country
State/Province
Region
Accessibility
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New Zealand
South Island
Central Otago
This cellar door is at the end of a 2km gravel road. The start is a little bit scary but keep going as the road is 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 are a good number of carparks for the size of the cellar door
The cellar door has a Tuscan feel with nice lawns and big solid wooden doors. There is also an outside seating area overlooking the lawns and the snowcapped mountains in the background. The buildings are a terracotta colour and are quite striking from the highway
Commercial
The tasting room continues the Tuscan feel and is quite cosy with terracotta walls, wood accents, tiled floor and low 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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12 but they recommend 5 or 6
Pinot Noir
No wait time but we were initially the only ones there
Excellent knowledge of the wines and the history of the winery
The cellar door assistant was friendly, accommodating and entertaining. We had a really good conversation about the philosophy of the winery and the industry
No
No, but there were some benches 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
N/A
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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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$21-$74
$10
Yes
N/A
Free
Yes, commitment to purchase 3 dozen a year with a 10% discount, this discount increases the longer you stay a member
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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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Basic, books, glasses and posters
Yes, box of toys
Yes, outside only
Don't be scared of the first bit of the road, this cellar door is worth the drive. We were also told that they never have more than 6 in the tasting room which provides for a more personal and intimate experience. This cellar door delivers a dozen wines to Australia with no freight cost
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