Paringa Estate

Excellent 16/20

44 Paringa Road, Red Hill South Victoria, Australia 3937

Open 11am to 5pm, 7 days
Cards MC,V,AE(2.5% surcharge)

Tasting bench

The Verdict

To "Cellarbrate": Lovely outlook, great pinot and a roaming gaggle of geese to amuse you over lunch!

To "Wine about": The premium wines aren't on tasting during the week

How many bottles did we buy: 4

Suitable for: Couples, Small groups, Wine lovers

Visited June 2009 (weekend) and July 2015 (weekday)

Getting There

Country

State/Province

Region

Accessibility

Australia

Victoria

Mornington Peninsula

Well sign posted, paved road and gravel driveway

Upon Arrival

Parking

Setting

Commercial/Boutique

Ambiance

Airconditioning/Fireplace

There is plenty of gravel parking and whilst the site also has a restaurant, we were here at lunchtime and the restaurant was reasonably full and there was still plenty of parking. There is a decent slope down between each level of parking so may be a little difficult for those that are a bit wobbly on their legs.

Natural stone building surrounded by a casual Australian garden and vineyards

Boutique

Cellar door tasting bench is just inside the door, however when they are busy they also use the bench in the restaurant. There is a large leadlight window that frames the vineyard which is quite nice

Yes/Yes (in restaurant)

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, however we were initially the only ones there

Excellent knowledge of the styles and vineyards

Friendly and welcoming, was also the restaurant manager so also looked after us at lunch

There is no seating at the counter but there are couches in the entry

Yes, tasting notes and order form

Food Offering

Yes/No

Restaurant/Café/Tasting platter

Yes

Highly rated restaurant. We had lunch here and every course was delicious and the tables overlooking the vineyard provide a pretty outlook

Hip Pocket

Price range of wines

Tasting Fee

Refundable on purchase?

Tour Fee

Delivery cost per dozen

Club Membership with Discounts etc

$20 - $90

Yes

N/A

$12-$50

Currently a mailing list only, which informs of special events and releases

Other features, facilities and offerings

Gift Shop

Toys/play area for kids

Dog friendly

By the way...

Yes, on a lead outside

We have visited this cellar door before but this was the first time dining at the restaurant. Both experiences were very enjoyable and it was nice to watch the gaggle of geese wandering around the vineyard over lunch (although apparently the geese don't like dogs and dogs don't like them hence leads are required!!)

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