Bendigo > Killiecrankie
Killiecrankie |
Marvelous 16.5/20
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103 Soldier Settlement Road, Ravenswood VIC 3453
Open Weekends 11am-6pm Cards MC,V,AE |
Tasting bench
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The Verdict
To "Cellarbrate": Cute and quirky cellar door with a wonderful feel, friendly and welcoming owners, great range of wines and would be great on both a summers day on the lawns or wet winters day by the fire. Dom Hidden Gem awarded To "Wine about": Nothing How many bottles did we buy: 3 Suitable for: Couples, families and small groups Visited August 2017 (weekday) (please note, however, standard opening hours are weekends and public holidays) |
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Getting There
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Country
State/Province
Region
Accessibility
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Australia
Victoria
Bendigo
Located off the Calder Freeway on the way into Bendigo, you need to drive along approximately 1km of dirt road 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 is ample parking for the size of the cellar door
The cellar door is in a historical converted workers cottage. It is set amongst pretty gardens with picnic tables, beautiful old trees and pretty garden sculptures
Boutique
The tasting room is an eclectic mix of old, new and kitchy furniture plus there are the owners amazing photos on the walls, which all contribute to create such an amazing feel in this tasting room
No/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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5
Shiraz
There was no wait time but we were the only ones there
We were hosted by the owners, therefore as expected they had an excellent knowledge of the wines and vineyards
The owners were very welcoming and friendly and showed us through the wines and were happy to run us through the history of the winery, stories behind some of the wines and all of the events that they are planning
No
Stools at the tasting bench and lots of comfy looking arm chairs and couches around the room
No
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Food Offering
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Yes/No
Restaurant/Café/Tasting platter
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No, but you are welcome to bring your own picnic (obviously, no BYO alcohol!)
N/A
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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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$23-$40
Free ($5 for groups larger than 6)
Yes
N/A
Free
There is a mailing list
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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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A number of the photographs displayed around the room are available for sale
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Yes, on a lead only as there are chooks running around
Currently there is a lot of construction going on along the Calder Freeway (expected to be completed by the end of 2017), but the owners have done well do put directional signs up. With this in mind though, it is easiest to make this a stop on your way to Bendigo from Melbourne, rather than on the way back.
The owners are also looking to have food trucks in summer and they offer a barrel tasting weekend once a year. |
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