De Bortoli

Outstanding 17.5/20

Pinnacle Lane, Dixons Creek, 3775, Victoria Australia

Open 10am - 5pm 7 days
Cards MC,V,AE

Tasting bench

The Verdict

To "Cellarbrate": Very well equipped cellar door with friendly and professional team, great range of wines on tasting, picturesque setting and a good club offering. 2 Doors awarded.

To "Wine about": Nothing

How many bottles did we buy: 12

Suitable for: Couples and Small Groups.

Visited January 2020 (weekday)

Getting There

Country

State/Province

Region

Accessibility

Australia

Victoria

Yarra Valley

Good access with a paved road and driveway all the way

Upon Arrival

Parking

Setting

Commercial/Boutique

Ambiance

Airconditioning/Fireplace

There is a huge paved carpark at this cellar door, but it is quite popular and has a popular restaurant so lunch times can be busy

The large building blends into the garden and houses both the cellar door and the restaurant. The gardens are large and well groomed with views over the surrounding vineyards

Commercial

The tasting room has a long tasting bench along the back of the room which is the link to the other rooms, including a private tasting room, group tasting area, trophy room and a large gift shop

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

6 (2 ranges on tasting)

Noble One

Minimal wait times, even with a number of other groups coming through during our tasting

Great knowledge of the wines, region and vineyards and the family history

Staff were very friendly and helpful and happy

Yes

No, but there is a large table and chairs in the trophy room where tastings are conducted sometimes

Yes, tasting notes on the tasting bench

Food Offering

Yes/No

Restaurant/Café/Tasting platter

Yes

There is an italian restaurant upstairs, which is highly regarded in the valley. While we did not dine here on this occasion, we did dine here a number of years ago and enjoyed our experience.
There is a large deli cabinet in the gift shop that contains cheeses and charcuterie products that you are able to buy and eat outside on the tables and chairs or have a picnic. You are also allowed to bring your own picnic food (no BYO alcohol)

Hip Pocket

Price range of wines

Tasting Fee

Refundable on purchase?

Tour Fee

Delivery cost per dozen

Club Membership with Discounts etc

$22 - $60

$5-$15 depending on the tasting range chosen (Groups up to 30, $9, including cheese and a $5 voucher towards wine)

Yes (not refundable for groups)

$49.95 including a tasting

$12 - $60

Melba wine club, commitment to purchase 2 dozen a year. There are 3 levels available with offers including 20% discount on purchases as well as various other discounts and/or vouchers for the restaurant and the cellar door

Other features, facilities and offerings

Gift Shop

Toys/play area for kids

Dog friendly

By the way...

Yes, extensive gift shop with wine accessories, deli products, toys, cooking products, etc

There is quite a well equipped playground outside with a number of picnic tables surrounding.

Yes, outside only

This is one of the oldest and largest family owned wineries in Australia

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