Hunter Valley > McGuigan Wines
McGuigan Wines |
14/20 |
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Corner of Broke & McDonalds Roads, Pokolbin, NSW, 2320, Australia
Open 9:30am-5pm, 7 days (could not find opening times on their website, this is per Hunter Valley Magazine) Cards MC,V,AE |
Tasting bench
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The Verdict
To "Cellarbrate": Friendly and welcoming staff, plenty of tasting space (very deceiving from outside!), extensive gift shop To "Wine about": Nothing How many bottles did we buy: Joined the club Suitable for: Couples, Families and Large Groups Visited July 2016 (weekday) |
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Getting There
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Country
State/Province
Region
Accessibility
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Australia
New South Wales
Hunter Valley
Paved road and driveway
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Upon Arrival
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Parking
Setting
Commercial/Boutique
Ambiance
Airconditioning/Fireplace
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There are a good number of car parks
The cellar door was quite a surprise. From the outside it just looks like it's going to be a basic shed, but inside it is really quite nicely fitted out and quite interesting
Commercial
The inside of the buiding has a nice feel with tasting benches around the outside and corrugated iron detailing above to make the high ceiling feel a bit more cosy
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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30+
Semillon and Shiraz
No wait time but we were the only ones there
Good knowledge of the wines and the region
Friendly and welcoming, was happy to let us try a number of wines
Yes, everyday at 12pm
Not at the tasting bench but there is a group tasting room that has seats for groups of 10-150
Order form provided on the bench
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Food Offering
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Yes/No
Restaurant/Café/Tasting platter
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No
There is a cheese shop next door and you are able to bring a picnic to sit on the outdoor tables
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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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$15-$150
Free
N/A
$5
$15
Yes, 20% discount for commitment to purchase 3 dozen per year
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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, extensive wine accessories and clothing
Yes, colouring books
Yes, but only handbag dogs!!
This cellar door is certainly geared for big groups, but we felt that we still got a personal experience. We actually walked to this cellar door from our accommodation and there are a number of cellar doors along the walking path on McDonalds Road so you can make a day of it and leave the car at home!
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