Macedon Ranges > Cloud 9 Farm
Cloud 9 Farm |
15/20 |
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204 Goochs lane, Pipers Creek Vic 3444 Australia
Open 10am to 5pm, Thursday - Sunday Cards MC,V, AE |
Tasting bench
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The Verdict
To "Cellarbrate": Friendly passionate team with both wine and cheese available for tasting, great setting. "Hidden Gem" awarded To "Wine about": Long dirt road to get there How many bottles did we buy: 2 and some cheese Suitable for: Couples and Groups Visited March 2016 (weekday) |
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Getting There
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Country
State/Province
Region
Accessibility
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Australia
Victoria
Macedon Ranges
You need to travel along 3.6km of gravel road and be careful of Google Maps as it was directing us another 1km along the road (just keep an eye out for the entry sign on the road!)
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Upon Arrival
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Parking
Setting
Commercial/Boutique
Ambiance
Airconditioning/Fireplace
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There are approximately 5 carparks behind the cellar door but there is room along the driveway
The cellar door has a formal courtyard/patio out to the front and side which overlooks a dam and the valley beyond, with plenty of outdoor tables and chairs for enjoying the cheese, wine and view
Boutique
Large, open plan room with a small tasting bench. There are also couches to relax and tables inside with views through a large window down the valley
Yes/Yes
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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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3 wines and 4 cheeses
Red wine blend
No wait time but we were the only ones there
Very new operation so they are still working out the cellaring potential of the wines
Very friendly team and obviously passionate about their products. They even took us for a tour of the winery and explained the cheese making process to us
Yes, on an informal basis if you are interested
No, but there are seats around the tasting room
No
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Food Offering
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Yes/No
Restaurant/Café/Tasting platter
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Yes
Tasting platters including their own cheeses and wines can be purchased by the glass
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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
Free
N/A
Free
No deliveries offered
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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Some local preserves are available for purchase
No
Yes, there is a fenced area to the side of the cellar door where dogs are welcome to run around in
Mobile phone and internet reception can be very patchy around this cellar door, so be sure to have directions or a hard copy of a map to find your way. This cellar door was a pleasant surprise and the cheese tasting was delicious. Our visit was during a very dry season but once it rains the view over the dam and the valley will be very pretty. A great place to relax on a nice sunny afternoon!
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