Yarra Valley  > Dominique Portet

​Dominique Portet

        13/20
870 Maroondah Highway, Coldstream, Victoria 3770, Australia

Open  10am to 5pm, 7 days
Cards MC,V,AE
Picture
Tasting bench
The Verdict

To "Cellarbrate": Very pretty setting

To "Wine about": Cellar door assistant only really engaged with one of us, detracting from the other's experience

How many bottles did we buy: 3

Suitable for: Couples, Small Groups, Families

Visited November 2015 (weekday)
Getting There
Country
State/Province
Region
Accessibility
Australia
Victoria
Yarra Valley
Well sign posted, paved driveway.
Upon Arrival
Parking
Setting


Commercial/Boutique
Ambiance

Airconditioning/Fireplace
A lot of gravel parking
Beautiful French inspired building with large French doors and shuttered windows, set among landscaped gardens (including a large petanque court) and manicured lawns
Boutique
Modern tasting room with a Mediterranean feel with terracotta tiled floor and high ceilings
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
5+ Premium wine also available for a fee
Cabernet Sauvignon
No wait
Excellent knowledge of the styles and vineyards
Staff member was helpful but we found that he directed most of his questions, discussions and eye contact towards one of us, only really referring to the other if a direct question was asked.  Not sure if this was shyness or something else, but was a little disconcerting
Yes, by appointment only
No, but there is café seating just to the side of the tasting area
Yes, order form on request
Food Offering
Yes/No
Restaurant/Café/Tasting platter
Yes
Café, simple lunches
Hip Pocket
Price range of wines
Tasting Fee
Refundable on purchase?
Tour Fee
Delivery cost per dozen
Club Membership with Discounts etc
$22 - $150
Free, but $5 per person for tasting the premium wine Andre
Yes, on purchasing a bottle of the Premium wine
$45 or $150 depending on the tour you choose
$6-$18
Yes discounts, with commitment to purchase
Other features, facilities and offerings
Gift Shop
Toys/play area for kids
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Dog friendly
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By the way...
Clothes and giftware
Chalk available to draw on ground outside as well as the large lawns and petanque court
Only when the no pets sign isn't displayed, (the winery dog doesn't like other dogs so when he is around the sign is displayed)
The Portet family has ties back to Bordeaux and they are very proud of it
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