Hunter Valley > First Creek
First Creek |
14/20 |
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600 McDonalds Rd, Pokolbin, NSW, 2320 Australia
Open 9am-5pm Mon-Sat, 9:30am-4pm Sunday Cards MC,V,AE |
Tasting tables and stools
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The Verdict
To "Cellarbrate": Friendly, knowledgeable staff, interesting window into the winery, relaxed seated tasting To "Wine about": Nothing How many bottles did we buy: 6 Suitable for: Couples, Small Groups and Families Visited July 2016 (weekday) |
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Getting There
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Country
State/Province
Region
Accessibility
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Australia
New South Wales
Hunter Valley
Paved road and driveway
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Upon Arrival
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Parking
Setting
Commercial/Boutique
Ambiance
Airconditioning/Fireplace
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There are a good number of gravel car parks
The cellar door is at the front of the winery, set amongst lawns and some native garden beds. There are also some outdoor tables
Boutique
The tasting room has a nice feel with a tiled floor and freshly painted walls. The tastings are conducted seated at bar tables made from the tops of barrels. At the back of the room is a window into the winery which is interesting to look into
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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20+
Semillon and Shiraz
No wait time even with a few other groups in the room
Good knowledge of the wine and the region
Friendly and welcoming
Yes, 10:30am each morning by appointment only
Yes, seated tasting
Order form provided on each of the bar tables
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Food Offering
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Yes/No
Restaurant/Café/Tasting platter
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No
You are allowed to bring a picnic and utilise the outdoor table. Platters can be organised for groups by prior arrangement
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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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$20-$60
Free
N/A
$5
$15
Yes, approx 20% discount for commitment to purchase 2 dozen per year and free shipping
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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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Yes, basic deli products
Yes, colouring books
Yes, outside only
Tastings are also conducted outside in nice weather. We couldn't find opening hours on their website so we had to use the Hunter Valley Magazine
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