La Cantina

Very Good 14/20

54 Honey's Lane, King Valley,
Victoria, 3678, Australia

Open 10am to 6pm, 7 days Daylight Savings Time, 5pm rest of year
Cards MC,V

Cellar Door

The Verdict

To "Cellarbrate": Very cute, inspiring and traditional cellar door. Dom Hidden Gem awarded.

To "Wine about": Nothing

How many bottles did we buy: 3

Suitable for: Couples, Small groups, Families

Visited August 2015 (weekend)

Getting There

Country

State/Province

Region

Accessibility

Australia

Victoria

King Valley

Well sign posted off the main road but it isn't quite clear how far it is up Honey Lane (it is there so just keep going!!!)

Upon Arrival

Parking

Setting

Commercial/Boutique

Ambiance

Airconditioning/Fireplace

There is some sandy gravel parking, which is sufficient for the cellar door size

Such a gorgeous little cellar door, set amongst the trees with picnic tables and a pretty little dam across the road that reflects the mountains

Boutique

A stone building built in Tuscan style by the owner (who told us he had come from there many years ago). Exposed stone walls and exposed beams and beautiful large wooden doors

Yes/No

Tasting Experience

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

10+

Italian varietals

No wait time although we were the only ones there

Excellent knowledge of his wines

The owner was very friendly and lovely to talk to. He explained that making wine was initially a hobby that he wanted to continue from when his family lived in Italy. It has obviously now turned into a great little business!

Yes, basic order form

Food Offering

Yes/No

Restaurant/Café/Tasting platter

N/A

Hip Pocket

Price range of wines

Tasting Fee

Refundable on purchase?

Tour Fee

Delivery cost per dozen

Club Membership with Discounts etc

$12-$20

Free

N/A

$11-$44

Other features, facilities and offerings

Gift Shop

Toys/play area for kids

Dog friendly

By the way...

Basic deli products

Yes, dogs are welcome at the outside tables

We were extremely taken by how cute this little cellar door is, the only one we found in the region with architecture that really embodied the Italian heritage of the area

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