Macedon Ranges > Paramoor

​Paramoor

        15/20
439 Three Chain Road, Carlsruhe via Woodend Vic 3442

Open  Friday - Monday 10am to 5pm
​Cards MC,V
Picture
Tasting bench
The Verdict

To "Cellarbrate": Welcoming staff and tasting done with high quality glassware in a charming, rustic and unique cellar door
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To "Wine about": Staff advice on wine cellaring potential was a little vague

How many bottles did we buy: 4

Suitable for: Couples, Groups

Visited March 2016 (weekday)
Getting There
Country
State/Province
Region
Accessibility
Australia
Victoria
Macedon Ranges
This cellar door is located on a paved road with a 400m smooth sandy driveway.  It is well signposted
Upon Arrival
Parking
Setting​

Commercial/Boutique
Ambiance
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Airconditioning/Fireplace
There is a large gravel carpark
The cellar door is in a big wooden barn surrounded by lawns with tables and chairs outside
Boutique
Big barn that has a tasting bench but it also has some wonderful rustic seating areas around a big fireplace that you can while away a long cold afternoon in winter
No/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
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Tasting sheet/order form provided for notes
5+
None in particular
No wait time but we were the only ones there
The lady serving us knew the blends but seemed a little unsure of the cellaring potential for the different wines
Friendly and welcoming and happy to have a chat
No
Yes there are stools at the bench and many comfortable looking couches around the room
Yes, tasting notes on the bench
Food Offering
Yes/No
Restaurant/Café/Tasting platter
Yes
Tasting platters of local produce can be purchased.  They also do Pizza's at certain times, but best to ring in advance to confirm
Hip Pocket
Price range of wines
Tasting Fee
Refundable on purchase?
Tour Fee
Delivery cost per dozen
Club Membership with Discounts etc
$22-$30
Free
N/A
N/A
$10-$25
Mailing list that offers specials to members
Other features, facilities and offerings
Gift Shop
Toys/play area for kids
Dog friendly
By the way...
Basic, some wine accessories for sale
No
Yes, outside only
Mobile phone/internet reception on the way to this cellar door can be a bit patchy, so be sure to also have a hard copy map or directions as to where you are going.  ​Riedel wine glasses are now being used for their tastings, which is a nice point of difference
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