Coal River Valley > Craigow
Craigow |
Great 15.5/20 |
528 Richmond Road, Cambridge
Tasmania 7170 Open 11am-4pm 7 days January to March, weekends all year round Cards MC,V |
The Verdict
To "Cellarbrate": Fun and relaxed family run operation, pretty cellar door with a number of different tasting spaces, great range of wines to taste. Dom Hidden Gem awarded. To "Wine about": Nothing How many bottles did we buy: 4 Suitable for: Couples, Small Groups (Winter), Larger Groups (Summer) Visited April 2019 (Sunday) |
Getting There
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Country
State/Province
Region
Accessibility
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Australia
Tasmania
Coal River Valley
Well signposted, take the driveway to the right as you go through the gate off the main road
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Upon Arrival
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Parking
Setting
Commercial/Boutique
Ambiance
Airconditioning/Fireplace
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Ample parking in a large open space
The cellar door is in one of the original farm cottages on the property. There is a pretty vine covered patio at the back looking over a small display vineyard
Boutique
The old cottage has been renovated and is light and bright with the windows looking out over the garden area. There are a couple of rooms suited to relaxing or tasting. There are also some interesting posters around the wall explaining the history of the property
No/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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7
Sparkling Merlot
There was no wait and we were very well looked after by members of the family that own and run the winery
Excellent knowledge of the wines, the vineyards, the industry and the history of the property
We had great fun with this passionate and entertaining father and son team. They were very welcoming and clearly had a passion for their wines and providing a great wine experience for their guests
No
Yes, table under the vines and a tasting table is the room adjacent to the tasting bench
Yes, order form available 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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$28-$55
$10, groups can be taken, the size of which are somewhat weather dependent, with up to 40 taken in good weather and up to 20 in cold weather. Charge is $10 refundable to a certain extent on purchase
Yes
N/A
$7.50- $54.34
Mailing list available
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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
Yes
The small demonstration vineyard at the back of the cellar door is very interesting with pictures of the individual varietals' leaves so you can identify the different rows of vines.
The sparkling Merlot was a great point of difference and something not often seen in tastings |
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