Kumeu > Kerr Farm Vineyard
Kerr Farm Vineyard |
14/20 |
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48 Dysart Lane, Kumeu, Auckland, New Zealand
Open Saturday and Sunday, 10am-6pm summer, 5pm winter Cards MC,V |
Tasting Table
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The Verdict
To "Cellarbrate": Welcoming and friendly, nice setting, intimate & relaxed tasting with the owner/winemaker To "Wine about": Limited opening hours, so need to plan your visit accordingly How many bottles did we buy: 1 Suitable for: Couples and Small Groups Visited May 2016 (weekend) |
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Getting There
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Country
State/Province
Region
Accessibility
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New Zealand
North Island
Kumeu (West Auckland)
Paved road with a short gravel driveway that is in good condition
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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 gravel carparks
This cellar door is part of the owner/winemakers house, set amongst gardens, vines and expansive lawns
Boutique
The tasting room is part of the house which has a federation/Hamptons feel. The tasting is conducted around an antique dining setting in the middle of the room, looking out to the gardens and vineyards
No/Yes (the pizza oven outside)
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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
Syrah
No wait
We were taken through the tasting by the owner and winemaker who took us through his process and the history of the names of the wines, as well as his own history
Welcoming, very friendly, we had a nice discussion around the tasting table
No, but if they aren't busy they can sometimes show people around the vineyard
Tasting is conducted seated
Yes
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Food Offering
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Yes/No
Restaurant/Café/Tasting platter
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No
They do allow you to bring picnics
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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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$21-$40
Free, $10 per person for groups larger than 8
N/A
N/A
$7-$25
A mailing list that notifies members of new releases
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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, but there is also jewellery sold that is made by the owner
No
No
This is a nice relaxed tasting and they produce some very nice wines
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