King Valley > Dal Zotto Wines
Dal Zotto Wines |
Outstanding 17/20 |
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4861 Wangaratta-Whitfield Road Whitfield Victoria 3733 Australia
Open 10am to 5pm, 7 days Cards MC,V,AE |
Cellar Door
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The Verdict
To "Cellarbrate": Beautiful outlook with knowledgeable & professional staff and some delicious Pinot Grigio. 1 door awarded. To "Wine about": Nothing How many bottles did we buy: 3 Suitable for: Couples, Groups, Families Visited April 2012 & August 2015 (weekend) |
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Getting There
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Country
State/Province
Region
Accessibility
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Australia
Victoria
King Valley
Well sign posted paved driveway
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Upon Arrival
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Parking
Setting
Commercial/Boutique
Ambiance
Airconditioning/Fireplace
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There is plenty of sandy gravel parking, however the site also has a restaurant so it may get quite busy at lunch time
Pretty little weatherboard cottage, set on lawns beside a stream. There are beanbags provided outside on the lawns in summer and a bocci court
Commercial
Light, bright cottage with tasting bench overlooking the lawns, vines and stream
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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15+
Pinot Grigio
No wait time although we were the only ones there
Excellent knowledge of the styles and vineyards
Friendly, knowledgeable and professional, the cellar door assistant made some wonderful recommendations based on our reaction to the tastings early in the process
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No
Yes, order form
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Food Offering
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Yes/No
Restaurant/Café/Tasting platter
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Yes
A well regarded restaurant for this region is next door to the tasting room
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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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$18-$84
Free
N/A
N/A
$20-$36
Yes, there are couple of levels of membership with various discounts and other benefits based upon commitment to purchase throughout the year
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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 deli and wine related products
A bocci court outside and lots of open lawn. Bean bags are also placed out on the lawns in summer
Yes, dogs are welcome at the outside tables
This cellar door has one of the best outlooks in the region
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