Mornington Peninsula  > Crittenden Estate

Crittenden Estate

      Great 15/20
25 Harrisons Rd, Dromana, Victoria 3936, Australia

Open  10:30am to 4:30pm, groups of 6 or more by appointment. 7 days.
Cards MC,V, Amex
Picture
Tasting bench with the tasting tables in the background
The Verdict

To "Cellarbrate": Unique tasting experience, modern and pretty setting, knowledgeable staff

To "Wine about": Pricey tasting fee

How many bottles did we buy: 6

Suitable for: Couples, Small Groups

Visited July 2015 (weekday)
Getting There
Country
State/Province
Region
Accessibility
Australia
Victoria
Mornington Peninsula
Well sign posted, however we note that the sign out the front didn't have the correct opening hours at the time of our visit. Driveway is dirt with a few small potholes
Upon Arrival
Parking

Setting

Commercial/Boutique
Ambiance
Airconditioning/Fireplace
There is a lot of gravel parking, however the site also has a restaurant so may get quite busy around lunchtime
Modern building set amongst manicured lawns and gardens overlooking a man made lake
Boutique
Very modern fitout with large windows overlooking the garden
Yes/Yes
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
Tasted in flights of 5
Chardonnay & Pinot Noir
No wait, we arrived near opening so initially we were the only ones there
Excellent knowledge of the styles and vineyards
Friendly and welcoming
No
The tasting is conducted whilst seated at tables around the tasting room
Yes, tasting notes provided at the table
Food Offering
Yes/No
Restaurant/Café/Tasting platter
Yes
Restaurant on site, however we did not dine there
Hip Pocket
Price range of wines
Tasting Fee
Refundable on purchase?
Tour Fee
Delivery cost per dozen
Club Membership with Discounts etc
$21 - $70
$8-$11 depending on the flight of 5 wines you choose
Yes on purchase of 3 bottles of wine per tasting
N/A
$20-$40
Yes, offering discounts, free tastings, free delivery etc.
Other features, facilities and offerings
Gift Shop
Toys/play area for kids

Dog friendly

By the way...
Basic, posters and beauty products.
Nice lawns outside but there is also some little colouring packs behind the counter that are available for kids
No
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This is a more formal style of tasting and as such may not suit everybody. The only option is a seated tasting whereby you choose a flight consisting of 5 wines.  There are various pre-determined flights or you can just indicate what you like and the cellar door assistant will tailor the tasting to you.  While personally we enjoyed the experience and found it a little different, it does slightly limit your ability to explore the range at your own pace and the tasting fee and subsequent requirement to buy 3 bottles per tasting for a refund of the fee is a slightly higher commitment than most cellar doors we have visited.  You aren't required to book, but we would recommend it if you are intending to visit on busy weekends
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