Central Otago > Misha's Vineyard
Misha's Vineyard |
Superb 17/20
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180 State Highway 8B, Cromwell Central Otago 9310, New Zealand
Open 10am-4pm closed Christmas Day and New Years Day Cards MC,V,AE |
Tasting room
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The Verdict
To "Cellarbrate": Pretty cellar door in a central, easily accessible location. friendly and knowledge team, relaxed seated tastings, great story behind the winery. Hidden Gem awarded. To "Wine about": Nothing How many bottles did we buy: 2 Suitable for: Couples, Small Groups, Large Groups and Families Visited November 2018 (weekday) |
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Getting There
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Country
State/Province
Region
Accessibility
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New Zealand
South Island
Central Otago
Paved road in the town of Cromwell
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Upon Arrival
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Parking
Setting
Commercial/Boutique
Ambiance
Airconditioning/Fireplace
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Plenty of parking that is shared with a few other small shops
The cellar door is located in a small gourmet strip with a fruit shop, brewery and another cellar door. It has a nice courtyard area and looks out over Lake Dunstan
Boutique
The tasting room is very cute, has a modern French Provincial feel with double height ceilings, and nice little tasting tables and chairs situated around the room
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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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There are 11 wines in total with 5 wines of your choice offered in any one tasting
Pinot Noir
No wait and there were a couple of other people also seated around the tasting room
Excellent knowledge of the wines, the vineyards and the founding story of the winery
Very friendly and welcoming cellar door attendant who was able to walk us through each of the wines tasted
No, vineyards and wine making facilities are not on-site
Tastings are conducted seated at tables around the room
Yes, tasting notes at each table
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Food Offering
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Yes/No
Restaurant/Café/Tasting platter
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Yes
Food platters and a few light dishes
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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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$27-$75
$10 for 5 wines
Yes, on purchase of one bottle
N/A
Free
The Vine Club, 20% discount with commitment to purchase 2 dozen a year, other benefits include free tastings and access to library release wines
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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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Extensive, wine accessories, quirky wine related products and books
No
Yes, outside only
Mishas Vineyard is part of the 4 barrels walking trail that also visits Aurum, Wooing Tree and Scott Base, after visiting all 4 cellar doors you can enter a draw for a dozen wines.
Groups of up to 20 can be accommodated by prior arrangement. |
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