East Coast > Gala Estate
Gala Estate |
16/20
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14891 Tasman Highway, Cranbrook Tasmania 7190
Open 10am to 4pm, September to May Cards MC,V |
Bright flags at the front of the weatherboard
house to grab your attention
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The Verdict
To "Cellarbrate": Cute cellar door with lots of character and history, welcoming staff and a cosy open fire place. There are also good loyalty / club benefits To "Wine about": Despite the fire, still cold in the room the day we were there (although we note they aren't open through the coldest months!) How many bottles did we buy: 7 Suitable for: Couples, Groups, Families Visited Jan 2012 and May 2015 (midweek) |
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Getting There
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Country
State/Province
Region
Accessibility
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Australia
Tasmania
East Coast
Well sign posted, right on the Tasman Highway in Cranbrook
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Upon Arrival
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Parking
Setting
Commercial/Boutique
Ambiance
Airconditioning/Fireplace
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Plenty of gravel parking
A bit of lawn out the front but otherwise a basic setting with some quirky furniture set up each day on the verandah. Very historical weatherboard house with a number of old sheds out the back. A lot of character
Boutique
The old house has been opened out into one big room with a large tasting bench, some card tables and chairs and some very bright yellow couches in front of a roaring fire, which was very much needed the day we were there
No/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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5+
Chardonnay, Pinot Noir
No wait, even with another couple there
Great knowledge of the wines including recommendations for cellaring potential
The cellar door assistant was very friendly, welcoming and helpful. Very happy to have a chat and good fun
No
No, but there are a couple of tables and chairs not far from the tasting bench
Yes, tasting notes and order forms available on the counter
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Food Offering
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Yes/No
Restaurant/Café/Tasting platter
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Yes
Deli products for sale which you can have on a board in the cellar door or grab a little cardboard picnic box and take away what you would like
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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-$37
Free
N/A
N/A
$10-$40
Yes. There are a couple of tiers with the highest being agreement to purchase 2 dozen per year with a 20% discount, plus invitations to events etc. There is also a free loyalty card whereby every 12th bottle purchased at the cellar door is free (up to the highest value of bottles purchased)
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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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A few wine related picnic accessories available for purchase
Yes, there is a kids toy cupboard in the cellar door
The cellar door is right on a main highway, therefore a dog on a lead outside is ok
This place has a nice feel, with it's uneven floors and walls and the cheese board/box idea was great. The doors to the room were wide open the day we were there so even with the fire going it was pretty cold in the room, so be prepared when you visit!
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