Ocean Eight

Great 15/20

271 Tucks Road, Shoreham Vic 3916

Open 11am to 5pm, Saturday and 11-3pm Sunday in Winter 5pm in Summer
Cards MC,V,AE

Tasting Bench

The Verdict

To "Cellarbrate": Very picturesque setting, small, purely wine focussed, cellar door with friendly and knowledgeable cellar door manager, serious wines and a nice personal touch

To "Wine about": Limited opening hours, so be sure to plan accordingly

How many bottles did we buy: 2

Suitable for: Serious wine lovers, couples, small groups

Visited July 2017 (weekday)

Getting There

Country

State/Province

Region

Accessibility

Australia

Victoria

Mornington Peninsula

Gravel road that has a few small potholes, very smooth gravel driveway. Go left down the hill once you are through the gate as there isn't actually a sign to point towards the cellar door

Upon Arrival

Parking

Setting

Commercial/Boutique

Ambiance

Airconditioning/Fireplace

There are a good number of car parks for a cellar door this size

The cellar door is part of the owner/winemakers house. They have beautiful landscaped gardens with a spectacular tree lined driveway that leads to the cellar door

Boutique

Small, modern tasting room with a real Hamptons feel to the property. The tasting room is modern with polished floorboards, internal walls lined with lining boards and beautiful exposed oak beams in the vaulted ceiling

No/No

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

Chardonnay & Pinot Noir

No wait, although we were the only ones there

Excellent knowledge of the styles and vineyards

Friendly cellar door assistant who was happy to walk us through the wines and have a chat and happily showed us around the wine barrel cellar that is quite a showpiece

Yes, including a barrel tasting. By appointment

No, but there is a stool available and one small armchair in the corner of the cellar door

Food Offering

Yes/No

Restaurant/Café/Tasting platter

N/A

Hip Pocket

Price range of wines

Tasting Fee

Refundable on purchase?

Tour Fee

Delivery cost per dozen

Club Membership with Discounts etc

$50 - $80

$7 (10 maximum group size allowed and only by appointment)

Yes

$10

Free

There is a mailing list

Other features, facilities and offerings

Gift Shop

Toys/play area for kids

Dog friendly

By the way...

Yes - on a leash and outside only

This a very small "no frills" cellar door experience, with very serious wines

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