Hunter Valley > Hungerford Hill
Hungerford Hill |
16/20 |
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2450 Broke Rd, Pokolbin NSW 2320 Australia
Open 10am-5pm 7 days Cards MC,V,AE |
Tasting bench
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The Verdict
To "Cellarbrate": Nice feel in the tasting room, friendly staff, interesting architecture, extensive club offering, 1 Door Awarded To "Wine about": Relatively high tasting fee for premium wines, albeit refundable on purchase How many bottles did we buy: 17 Suitable for: Couples, Groups and Families Visited November 2009 and 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 car parks but these are also shared by the restaurant so parking may be more challenging at lunch time on weekends
There are some lawns at the back of the building which also overlook the vineyards. The building itself is quite a striking architectural design
Commercial
The room is round, moulding to the shape of the building and is quite modern with tiled floors and very high ceilings. There is also a deck out the back of the building overlooking the vineyard and sculpture garden where tastings can be undertaken
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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15+
Semillon and Shiraz
No wait time but we were the only ones there
Good knowledge of the wines and club offerings
Friendly and knowledgeable and offered us other wines not on the official tasting list that were of interest to us
No
A lot of seating around the room and out on the deck
Yes
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Food Offering
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Yes/No
Restaurant/Café/Tasting platter
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Yes
The best restaurant in the area is located at this cellar door. We had an incredible dinner here during our stay, including one of the most delicious desserts we have ever had. There is also an espresso bar that serves coffees and tasting platters throughout the day
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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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$22-$120
$5 ($15 for limited release wines)
Yes
N/A
$12-$40
Yes, 20% discount on wine purchased for commitment to purchase 3 dozen per year. Members also receive discounts on tasting fees, accommodation and restaurant meals
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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, extensive, deli products, wine accessories and books
Yes, toy box
Yes, on deck
They also offer the "Epic Tasting Experience" which offers 4 wines matched to 4 tasting bites, prices vary and bookings are essential.
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