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

Tasting bench

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

Country

State/Province

Region

Accessibility

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

Upon Arrival

Parking

Setting

Commercial/Boutique

Ambiance

Airconditioning/Fireplace

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

Tasting Experience

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

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, but there were some benches around the room

Yes, on request

Food Offering

Yes/No

Restaurant/Café/Tasting platter

N/A

Hip Pocket

Price range of wines

Tasting Fee

Refundable on purchase?

Tour Fee

Delivery cost per dozen

Club Membership with Discounts etc

$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

Other features, facilities and offerings

Gift Shop

Toys/play area for kids

Dog friendly

By the way...

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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