Geelong > Oakdene
Oakdene |
Superb 17/20 |
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255 Grubb Road, Wallington, Ocean Grove, Victoria 3222, Australia
Open 7 days 10am-4pm Cards MC,V, AE |
Tasting bench
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The Verdict
To "Cellarbrate": Friendly and very helpful team, very nice and slightly quirky cellar door, great garden areas with a lot of interesting art to enjoy, good club offering. 1 door awarded To "Wine about": Nothing How many bottles did we buy: 12 Suitable for: Couples, families and groups. Visited February 2017 (weekday) |
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Getting There
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Country
State/Province
Region
Accessibility
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Australia
Victoria
Geelong
Off a paved road with a short gravel driveway in very good condition
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Upon Arrival
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Parking
Setting
Commercial/Boutique
Ambiance
Airconditioning/Fireplace
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There is ample gravel parking
The cellar door is set within a very cool building built to look like a house that has blown over in the wind! There is an eclectic mix of sculptures that adorn the grounds and you are welcome to roam around and take in all that the grounds have to offer, including views out over the vines
Boutique
Inside the overturned house there are lots of interesting angles due to the shape of the room. There are exposed rafters and it has a number of different colours around the room. There are also a lot of sculptures and art pieces which give it a slight bohemian feel
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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10+
Pinot Noir
There was no wait time, however we were initially the only ones there
Excellent knowledge of the wines, vineyards and region
Friendly and welcoming and very helpful in giving us recommendations and printing maps for us
No, but you are welcome to wander around the gardens to see the interesting sculptures and artefacts
No, but there was a couch in the room
Yes
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Food Offering
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Yes/No
Restaurant/Café/Tasting platter
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Yes
You are spoilt for choice as there is both a cafe and a restaurant on site. We were recommended the cafe by some locals but unfortunately couldn't fit it into our trip.......this time!
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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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$23-$43
$5
Yes, but not for groups of 8 or more
N/A
$20 - $30
Yes, 10% discount for joining the mailing list
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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 - basic, deli products
Yes
Yes - outside only
Make sure you do wander around the gardens as they offer some very interesting sculptures and some pretty vistas across the vineyards
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