Geelong > Leura Park Estate
Leura Park Estate |
Great 15/20
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1400 Portarlington Road, Curlewis VIC 3222
Open Thurs-Sunday 10:30 - 5pm Cards MC,V |
Tasting bench
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The Verdict
To "Cellarbrate": Friendly cellar door assistant, amazing architecturally designed building, good range on tasting To "Wine about": Nothing How many bottles did we buy: 4 Suitable for: Couples, families 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
The carpark is directly off a paved highway
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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
The really modern architecturally designed building is set on nice green lawns surrounded by a modern railway sleeper fence. There are crushed granite and recycled brick paved areas where outdoor seating is set up
Boutique
The cellar door is modern with high ceilings and recycled brick floors, the furniture around the room has a french antique feel
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+
Chardonnay
No wait time but we were the only ones there
Good knowledge of wines and the vineyards
Really friendly and talkative cellar door assistant who happily showed us through the modern building that is part of the overall winery complex
No
No stools at the bench but there was seating in the cafe
Yes, tasting notes on request
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Food Offering
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Yes/No
Restaurant/Café/Tasting platter
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Yes
Cafe on site. We did not dine here on this occasion, however the setting with the nice umbrellas looks great and we understand that they have music on Sunday afternoons
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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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$30-$45
$5
Yes
N/A
Free
Yes, email list for coming events etc
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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 - basic, homemade deli products
No, but the lawn area is fenced in and we understand kids enjoy it
Yes - outside only and not on weekends
The champagne cork stools outside are really cool
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