Yarra Valley > Innocent Bystander
Innocent Bystander |
Superb 17.5/20 |
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316-334 Maroondah Hwy Healesville VIC 3777, Australia
Open 10am to 6pm, weekends and 11am to 6pm weekdays. See website for restaurant opening hours Cards MC,V,AE |
Tasting Bench
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The Verdict
To "Cellarbrate": Energetic atmosphere, broad range of wines, welcoming and knowledgeable team and great food option. 1 Door Awarded To "Wine about": Not necessarily a negative, but something to be aware of, is that as this cellar door is located in town it obviously has more of an urban feel rather than a more traditional vineyard/winery feel or outlook How many bottles did we buy: 6 Suitable for: Couples, Groups Visited January 2014, November 2015 and 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
This cellar door and winery is in the town of Healesville, easily accessible from the main street
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Upon Arrival
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Parking
Setting
Commercial/Boutique
Ambiance
Airconditioning/Fireplace
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There is a very large paved carpark but it is also shared by other businesses on the site. The winery also has a restaurant so the carpark is quite full around lunch time
Very modern building with no gardens to speak of. There is a deck where you can have lunch or drinks
Commercial
Large industrial style warehouse space with very high ceilings, polished concrete floors and a long tasting bench that is perpendicular to the restaurant providing a good separation of tasting and restaurant areas. There are also a number of couches around the room as well as a large fireplace beside the tasting area
Yes/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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10+
Moscato
There was no wait and there were a number of other groups tasting at the same time
Excellent knowledge of the styles and vineyards
Friendly and engaging
No
No, but there are couches around the room and the restaurant seating is nearby
Yes, order forms are on the tasting bench
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Food Offering
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Yes/No
Restaurant/Café/Tasting platter
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Yes
Highly rated casual restaurant. We had dinner here and enjoyed each of the dishes
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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 - $25
Free (Groups of 10 or more $5, will accept groups up to 25 by prior appointment)
N/A (not refundable for group bookings)
N/A
$15 flat fee for 6 or more bottles
There is a mailing list but no club offering
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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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Large range of deli products, books and produce
There is a cartoon pizza man and pencils available in the restaurant
Yes, outside only
Innocent Bystander are focusing on sustainability with innovation in the way they serve their wines in the cellar door
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