Yarra Valley > Mandala Wines
Mandala Wines |
16/20 |
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1568 Melba Highway, Dixons Creek, Victoria 3775, Australia
Open 11am - 4pm weekdays and 10am-5pm weekends Cards MC,V,AE(3% surcharge) |
Tasting bench
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The Verdict
To "Cellarbrate": Beautiful wines and always friendly staff. 1 door awarded. To "Wine about": Premium wines not on tasting during the week How many bottles did we buy: 7 Suitable for: Couples, Small Groups, families. Visited March 2011, January 2014, January 2016, December 2016 (weekday) |
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Getting There
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Country
State/Province
Region
Accessibility
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Australia
Victoria
Yarra Valley
Well sign posted, just off one of the main highways through the Yarra Valley
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Upon Arrival
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Parking
Setting
Commercial/Boutique
Ambiance
Airconditioning/Fireplace
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Extensive paved parking area although there is a popular restaurant on site so may get full around lunch time on the days the restaurant is open
Modern cedar clad building set amongst the vines surrounded by beautiful sprawling lawns
Boutique
Modern tasting room with polished floors and cedar lined walls
Yes/No
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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+ on weekdays 10+ on weekends (incl. premium wines)
Chardonnay & Pinot Noir
No wait time but we were the only ones there
Great knowledge of the wines
The lady who served us was very friendly and helpful and even went into the restaurant to see if any of the premium wines were open so we could taste those even though it was a weekday
No
No but there was a little booth off to the side of the tasting room, that tastings can be conducted in
Yes, tasting notes
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Food Offering
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Yes/No
Restaurant/Café/Tasting platter
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Yes
A well regarded restaurant is open Wednesday to Sunday, which can also do tasting platters. You are also welcome to bring a picnic (no alcohol) on the other days of the week.
We had lunch here and the food and service were great. |
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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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$20 - $50
$5
Yes
N/A
Free
Yes, discounts and invitations to events, with no commitment to purchase
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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 wine accessories
There are some balls available which can be kicked around the lawns
Yes, on leads and outside only
They are about to start single vineyard wine tastings. If you eat in the restaruant you get a 20% discount in the cellar door.
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