Rutherglen > Jones Winery and Vineyard
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61 Jones Road, Rutherglen, Victoria, Australia, 3685
Open 10am to 4pm, Thurs - Mon and till 5pm on Saturday & Sunday Cards MC,V |
Tasting room
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The Verdict
To "Cellarbrate": This place has a really nice, historic, warm feel with a really pretty little cellar door, café and gallery. It is also within walking distance of Rutherglen. Hidden Gem Awarded To "Wine about": Café is not open all days How many bottles did we buy: 4 Suitable for: Couples, Small Groups, Families, Overseas Tourists Visited December 2015 (weekday) |
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Getting There
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Country
State/Province
Region
Accessibility
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Australia
Victoria
Rutherglen
Paved road which leads directly to the parking area
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Upon Arrival
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Parking
Setting
Commercial/Boutique
Ambiance
Airconditioning/Fireplace
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There is plenty of gravel parking, however there is also a café on site so on the days this is open, car spaces may be harder to find around lunchtime
Really nice old red brick building which was originally an old barn, set behind nice green lawns with a vine covered outdoor seating area attached to the café. There is also a gallery on the property where the artworks actually flow out onto the lawns
Boutique
This tasting room has a really nice feel. The old barn feel has been accentuated with the bark lined ceiling, exposed beams and corrugated iron walls
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+
Shiraz
No wait, however we were the only ones there
Excellent knowledge of the styles and vineyards and very encouraging of making sure we tried their signature wine
Nice cellar door assistant who was happy to show us around and tell us about the history of the cellar door and the experience of the winemaker in France
Yes (by appointment only)
There are some old antique lounges around the room with some situated next to the wood heater which would be beautiful in winter
Yes, tasting notes
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Food Offering
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Yes/No
Restaurant/Café/Tasting platter
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Yes
Yes quite a well regarded café in the area. Picnic hampers can also be purchased by prior arrangement
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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 - $65
Free
N/A
Approx. $10, but depends on the size of the group
Free
Yes, membership with commitment to purchase that provides discounts on wine
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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, deli products
Yes, colouring table
Yes, outside only
Given the winemakers ties to France they also have a French wine on tasting which is something different to try.
Note: Google Maps doesn't direct you to the correct place for this cellar door. Once Google Maps indicates you have arrived, Just keep going about 500m further along Chiltern-Rutherglen Rd then turn left into Jones road and head towards the giant wine bottle (these directions are from Rutherglen town centre) |
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