Central Otago > Mt Rosa
Mt Rosa |
15/20 |
91 Gibbston Back Rd, Gibbston 9371, New Zealand
Open 11am to 5pm, 7 days Cards MC,V |
The Verdict
To "Cellarbrate": Cute cellar door with great views, good for summer or winter, friendly and knowledgeable staff To "Wine about": Relatively high purchase requirement for refund of tasting fee How many bottles did we buy: 3 Suitable for: Couples, Small Groups (buses not accepted) Visited August 2016 (weekend) |
Getting There
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Country
State/Province
Region
Accessibility
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New Zealand
South Island
Central Otago
Paved road with a short gravel driveway that is in good condition
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Upon Arrival
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Parking
Setting
Commercial/Boutique
Ambiance
Airconditioning/Fireplace
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There aren't a lot of car parks at this cellar door but you could park along the side of the road if need be
The cellar door sits on the side of a hill with an outdoor seating area and it has the most magnificent view from the outside of the cellar door
Boutique
The tasting room is small and cosy with varnished wood lining the walls and hessian covered ceilings. There are some nice pendant lights that give a nice feeling to the room
No (just open the doors and windows)/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+
Pinot Noir
Just a very short wait whilst the last group finished up
Great knowledge of the wines
Friendly and chatty, we had a few laughs
No
Yes, there are stools at the tasting bench and a couple of tables and chairs around the room at which tastings are conducted
Yes
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Food Offering
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Yes/No
Restaurant/Café/Tasting platter
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Yes
Tasting platters and wines by the glass
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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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$25-$60
$10
Yes, upon purchase of 3 bottles
N/A
Free, even to Australia
Yes, commitment to purchase 2 dozen a year which provides a 15% discount
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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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No
No, but they are welcome to play outside
Yes
If you can, get the back roadside corner table which has amazing views of the snow capped mountains out of the window. The outdoor seating area would be great in summer but they also provide blankets. They also produce a "secret recipe" mulled wine mixture for those cold winter days!
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