Geelong > Jack Rabbit
Jack Rabbit |
Very Good 14/20 |
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85 McAdams Lane, Bellarine Victoria 3221
Open 7 days 10:30 - 5pm Cards MC,V,AE |
Tasting bench
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The Verdict
To "Cellarbrate": Amazing outlook with extensive gift shop and a nice food offering To "Wine about": During the week the cellar door is effectively the ordering counter for the café and while we waited until after the lunch run to do our tasting, the café definitely took priority, leading to the tasting experience being a little limited. We understand there is an alternative cellar door space, separate from the café, used on weekends which would likely give a more interactive experience How many bottles did we buy: 2 Suitable for: Couples, families, overseas visitors and groups. Visited February 2017 (weekday) |
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Getting There
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Country
State/Province
Region
Accessibility
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Australia
Victoria
Geelong
A gravel road approximately 1km long, well signposted
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Upon Arrival
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Parking
Setting
Commercial/Boutique
Ambiance
Airconditioning/Fireplace
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There is ample gravel parking, even with the restaurant and cafe on site
There are two locations for the cellar door, we had our tasting in the cafe but we understand that the Shed in the carpark is opened as the cellar door on weekends and to accommodate large groups. The cafe tasting bench is also where the food orders are taken. The cafe looks out over manicured lawns and views over Port Phillip Bay towards the You Yangs mountain range. Quite spectacular!
Boutique
The tasting room /café is modern with polished concrete floors and huge cantilevered windows that are opened on nice days. The room looks over the cafe seating to Port Phillip Bay
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+ plus cider
Pinot Noir
No wait time
We had several different staff that served us during the tasting, some seemed to have a good knowledge of the wines, although engagement was fairly limited
Friendly and efficient, but a little distracted with café related tasks
No
No stools at the bench but there was seating close by in the cafe
On request, but not readily available
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Food Offering
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Yes/No
Restaurant/Café/Tasting platter
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Yes
There is a fine dining restaurant and a cafe. Both have wonderful views over Port Phillip Bay. We had lunch at the cafe which was very nice
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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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$35-$50
$5
Yes
N/A
Free
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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Yes - Extensive
No, but most kids just love running around outside and rolling down the grass hill in front of the cafe, which we certainly witnessed during our visit!
No
The cellar door is part of a very busy café during the week. If you want to have a little more space and interaction around the wines, a visit on the weekend may be more appropriate where a separate space is used
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