Wairarapa > Haythornthwaite
Haythornthwaite |
Very Good 14.0/20 |
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45 Omarere Rd, Martinborough, New Zealand
Open Weekdays 1pm-5pm, Weekends and Public holidays 11am-5pm Cards MC,V |
Tasting bench
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The Verdict
To "Cellarbrate": Variety of tasting flights available, option to do seated tasting outside, friendly and welcome family team, open later than other cellar doors in the area To "Wine about": Tasting fees are not refundable on purchase, very small team means that things seemed to get a little hectic when busy How many bottles did we buy: 1 Suitable for: Couples, Small Groups Visited: March 2018 (Week day) |
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Getting There
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Country
State/Province
Region
Accessibility
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New Zealand
North Island
Wairarapa
Paved road with good signage
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Upon Arrival
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Parking
Setting
Commercial/Boutique
Ambiance
Airconditioning/Fireplace
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Plenty of parking along the side of the road
The cellar door also serves tasting platters, so the small cellar door is situated in some gardens with a number of picnic tables out in front which is right beside the vineyard
Boutique
The tasting room is small, with a couch on one side and a tasting bench across the centre of the room. The cellar door also seems to act as an office so there are shelves with filing along the wall. There is a small window that looks out directly over the vineyard
No/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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5+
Gewurztraminer
It was just the two owners managing the cellar door and the cafe the day we were there and while at times they seemed a little overwhelmed, the waits were not too long
Excellent knowledge of the wines, particularly the Gewurztraminer
Friendly and welcoming
No
Not at the counter, but there is a couch in the room where people were sitting while doing their tasting and you can also do your tasting seated out on the tables in the garden
Yes, on request
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Food Offering
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Yes/No
Restaurant/Café/Tasting platter
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Yes
Tasting platters
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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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$26-$65
A number of tasting flights that offered 4 or 5 wines for $5 or tasting of all 9 wines for $10. Groups of up to 14 taken by prior appointment only
No
N/A
$25-$67
Yes, 2 levels, commitment to purchase 1.5 or 3 dozen bottles per year for 15-20% discount plus free tasting and discounts on accommodation
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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, homemade deli products
No
Yes, on a lead only
This cellar door is the one that is open the latest in town as well as one of the few serving casual food, so they tend to get very busy in the afternoon. Given how small the indoor tasting room is, and with the outdoor dining area only covered by outdoor umbrellas, it could get very crowded inside on a rainy day
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