Eldridge Estate

Great 15/20

120 Arthurs Seat Road, Victoria, Australia 3937

Open 12pm to 4pm, Mon-Fri, 11am-5pm W/ends and public holidays
Cards MC,V,AE

Tasting Bench

The Verdict

To "Cellarbrate": Nice setting, pretty views, purely wine focussed cellar door with friendly and informative team and serious wines

To "Wine about": Nothing

How many bottles did we buy: 2

Suitable for: Serious wine lovers, couples, small groups

Visited July 2017 (weekend)

Getting There

Country

State/Province

Region

Accessibility

Australia

Victoria

Mornington Peninsula

Off one of the main roads in Red Hill with a short gravel driveway in good condition

Upon Arrival

Parking

Setting

Commercial/Boutique

Ambiance

Airconditioning/Fireplace

There are two areas for parking, some paved parking directly in front of the tasting room and some gravel parking to the left of the driveway. Plenty for a cellar door of this size

The cellar door is set in a native garden with large sculptures and a pretty view over the vineyards to the hills in the background

Boutique

Small, modern, light and bright cellar door with an outdoor seating area that overlooks the vineyard

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

Chardonnay & Pinot Noir

No wait, however we were the only ones there

Excellent knowledge of the styles and vineyards, particularly the clones of vines within the vineyard

Friendly and knowledgeable, showed us some video's of the winemaking process. The owner and winemaker also came out for a chat, which is nice

No, but there is some seating outside on the deck

Yes, tasting notes available

Food Offering

Yes/No

Restaurant/Café/Tasting platter

N/A

Hip Pocket

Price range of wines

Tasting Fee

Refundable on purchase?

Tour Fee

Delivery cost per dozen

Club Membership with Discounts etc

$40 - $75

$5 (No large groups allowed)

Yes

N/A

$10-$50

There is a mailing list

Other features, facilities and offerings

Gift Shop

Toys/play area for kids

Dog friendly

By the way...

Yes - on a leash and outside only

This is a nice "no frills" cellar door experience

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