Alpine Valleys > Feathertop Winery
Feathertop Winery |
Outstanding 17.5/20 |
6619 Great Alpine Road Porepunkah Victoria 3740
Open 11am to 5pm Fri - Sun and public holidays and extended hours in school holidays (check website) Cards AE,MC,V |
The Verdict
To "Cellarbrate": Friendly and knowledgeable team, great view over Mount Buffalo, roaring fire in winter and beautiful outdoor spaces for summer, a number of different tasting experiences on offer, broad based appeal. 2 doors awarded. To "Wine about": Nothing How many bottles did we buy: 6 & 12 Suitable for: Couples, Groups, Families Visited September 2010, April 2019 (weekend) |
Getting There
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Country
State/Province
Region
Accessibility
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Australia
Victoria
Alpine Valleys
Well sign posted, part paved and part gravel driveway
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Upon Arrival
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Parking
Setting
Commercial/Boutique
Ambiance
Airconditioning/Fireplace
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A good amount of gravel parking, but this cellar door has a very popular restaurant, so can get busy around lunch time
The building looks over Mount Buffalo in the background with the vines below. There are areas of paving and lawns with chairs for eating and drinking. On our first visit it was wet and cold and the garden was looking a bit sad. The roaring fireplace more than made up for this. Our second visit was the opposite, beautiful sunshine and the shade from the trees and the huge grapevine on the terrace were just beautiful
Boutique
Rustic building with exposed beams with modern tasting bench. Room overlooking the grapevine covered terrace and the mountain in the background
Yes/Yes
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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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10+ (Changes seasonally)
Italian varietals
Served straight away
Excellent
Welcoming, friendly and knowledgeable (both of the wines and of the region). Had a lot of knowledge of the history of the winery and the plans for the future
Yes, subject to the time of the year and how busy it is, approximately 3 hour tour of winery, vineyards, barrel room etc.
No, but there are chairs and tables around the tasting room
Yes
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Food Offering
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Yes/No
Restaurant/Café/Tasting platter
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Yes
There is a restaurant on site and the food was delicious. There is also the opportunity to do a matched wine tasting that provides 5 tastes with matching food ($35) and finally for a more casual option there is a fridge in the cellar door full of cheeses and other deli products plus a few little special snacks from the kitchen, you can make up your own platter, or take it away with you for a picnic
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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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$25-$70
$0 cellar door tastings, $40 per person for private group bookings of 4-50 people (by prior arrangement)
No
Available by prior arrangement
$15-$27
Yes, commitment to purchase 4 dozen wines per year provides you with significant discounts on wine and accommodation, free delivery of your purchases and a number of other offerings
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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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In addition to the deli fridge there are some homewares and gifts for sale
Yes, outdoor play equipment and a basket of toys in the tasting room
Yes, outside only with a lead. There are dog bowls provided
Staff were very friendly and encouraged us to come back. They were also helpful in giving us tourist advice for the local area which was a nice add-on to the experience.
On our last visit there was an art exhibition in the vaults at the back of the property which we understand will continue with other artists. This winery is also a popular wedding venue. This winery is on the main rail trail from Bright so if you are into bike riding this is also a great place to visit by bike |
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