Yarra Valley > Many Hands Winery
Many Hands Winery |
Marvelous 16.5/20 |
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2 Maxwells Rd, Corner Maroondah Hwy, Coldstream, VIC 3770, Australia
Open 10am - 5pm Friday - Monday Cards MC,V |
Tasting bench
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The Verdict
To "Cellarbrate": Great family run operation, friendly and knowledgeable owners, modern tasting area, great range of wines, picturesque outlook. 1 door awarded To "Wine about": There is not much division between the dining and tasting area, so may be a little busy at peak times How many bottles did we buy: 6 Suitable for: Couples, Small Groups, families Visited November 2019 (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, on a paved road. Note that there are two entrances to the road depending on whether you are coming from Melbourne or Healesville
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Upon Arrival
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Parking
Setting
Commercial/Boutique
Ambiance
Airconditioning/Fireplace
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A good number of car spaces, however we note there is also a restaurant at the cellar door so may get busy around lunch time
Modern glass walled building that looks out over the vineyards. There is also a nice outside seating area for those warmer days
Boutique
Large modern tasting room that is also a restaurant. Polished floor boards, light and bright, with a nice outlook
Yes/No (although there is a large wood fire pizza oven adjacent to the tasting area!)
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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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6
Chardonnay
No wait time but we were the only ones there
We were hosted by the owner/winemaker who was very passionate and obviously had a great knowledge of the wines, vineyards and history of the winery
The owners were friendly and welcoming
No
Not at the counter but there is a lot of restaurant seating nearby
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
A restaurant serving wood fired pizzas and a selection of daily specials
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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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$35 - $42
$5 (Groups up to 15 people by prior arrangement, not on Sundays)
Yes
N/A
$15
Currently a mailing list in place and a club membership being developed
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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, deli products
There are colouring books available
Yes, outside only
The wines here are still bottled under cork which is a nice point of differentiation as it is becoming less common in Australia these days
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