Yarra Valley > Helen & Joey Estate
Helen & Joey Estate |
Excellent 16/20 |
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12-14 Spring Ln, Gruyere VIC 3770
Australia Open 10am - 5pm 7 days (8pm on Saturdays during daylight savings)Cards MC,V, AMEX |
Tasting bench
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The Verdict
To "Cellarbrate": Light and bright cellar door with fantastic views of the valley, friendly and passionate team To "Wine about": Nothing How many bottles did we buy: 6 Suitable for: Couples, Groups and Families Visited November 2019 (weekday) |
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Getting There
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Country
State/Province
Region
Accessibility
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Australia
Victoria
Yarra Valley
Well sign posted, just off 1km of gravel road (note: we found that Google maps showed that the entrance is 600 metres past the entrance, so just follow the signs). This is followed by approximately 1km of paved driveway
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Upon Arrival
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Parking
Setting
Commercial/Boutique
Ambiance
Airconditioning/Fireplace
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Good amount of parking for the size of the cellar door
A modern building perched high on a hill at the back of the property overlooking the vineyards and the hills beyond
Boutique
Huge floor to ceiling windows that lets plenty of light into the room and takes advantages of the fantastic views, large tasting bench at the back of the room with wood accents and polished concrete floors
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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7
Not one in particular
A little bit of a wait whilst the cellar door assistant explained the tasting to the other group at the bench
Lucas had a great knowledge of the wines and the geological history of the area and how it relates to the flavours of the wine
Friendly, interesting and had an obvious passion for wine
Yes, possible with prior reservation
No, but there is a table with stools on the other side of the room
Yes, tasting notes 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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$25 - $50
$5 (Groups up to 25 people in summer, less in winter, by prior arrangement)
Yes (Not for groups above 10)
Free
Free if purchase is over $250, otherwise $19
No
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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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Basic with deli products and branded clothing
Yes, kids toys area in the corner of the tasting room
Yes
Relaxed funky cellar door with a focus on the mythical legend of the unicorn
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