Mount Pleasant

16/20

401 Marrowbone Road, Pokolbin NSW 2320, Australia

Open 10am-4pm 7 days
Cards MC,V,AE

Tasting bench

The Verdict

To "Cellarbrate": A stalwart of the valley with staff who are clearly proud of its heritage, nice spacious cellar door surrounded by vineyards, friendly staff

To "Wine about": Nothing

How many bottles did we buy: 3

Suitable for: Couples, Families (note: they do not allow buses)

Visited November 2009 and July 2016 (weekday)

Getting There

Country

State/Province

Region

Accessibility

Australia

New South Wales

Hunter Valley

Paved road and driveway

Upon Arrival

Parking

Setting

Commercial/Boutique

Ambiance

Airconditioning/Fireplace

There are a good number of paved car parks

Large weatherboard building with large verandas and outdoor tables and chairs that are protected by large umbrellas

Commercial

Expansive rustic room with slate floors, vaulted ceilings with exposed beams and tasting benches around the outside

Yes/Yes

Tasting Experience

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

20+

Shiraz

No wait time but we were the only ones there

Excellent knowledge of the wines, the vineyards, the history and some interesting facts about Mount Pleasant

Really friendly and happy to share his knowledge of the wines and took time to have a nice conversation with us

No, but there are tasting tables and chairs in the room

Order form provided on request

Food Offering

Yes/No

Restaurant/Café/Tasting platter

Yes

Charcuterie tasting platters available

Hip Pocket

Price range of wines

Tasting Fee

Refundable on purchase?

Tour Fee

Delivery cost per dozen

Club Membership with Discounts etc

$19.50-$180

Free

N/A

$15 or free for purchases over $300

Yes, 20% discount for commitment to purchase 2 dozen per year

Other features, facilities and offerings

Gift Shop

Toys/play area for kids

Dog friendly

By the way...

Yes, extensive, wine accessories and deli products

Yes, colouring books and stickers

This is one of the older wineries in the valley and one of the few that solely make wine from their own vineyards located in the Hunter Valley. You get a real sense of history at this cellar door

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