Macedon Ranges > Passing Clouds
Passing Clouds |
16/20 |
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30 Roddas Lane, Musk, Victoria, 3461, Australia
Open 10am to 5pm, 7 days Cards MC,V |
Tasting bench
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The Verdict
To "Cellarbrate": Very friendly and knowledgeable staff and a nice outlook. 1 Door Awarded To "Wine about": Gravel road was quite rough; low/sports cars may find it difficult How many bottles did we buy: 4 Suitable for: Couples, Small Groups Visited February 2016 (weekday) |
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Getting There
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Country
State/Province
Region
Accessibility
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Australia
Victoria
Macedon Ranges
This cellar door is just out of Daylesford, with the last 400m of road and driveway being quite a rough gravel road. It is well signposted
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Upon Arrival
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Parking
Setting
Commercial/Boutique
Ambiance
Airconditioning/Fireplace
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There is a very large gravel carpark, however, the winery also has a cafe so the carpark may become quite full around lunch time (however, there is also plenty of open paddock around if need be)
As you drive up the driveway, the cellar door appears to be a fairly understated green colourbond shed. However, on the other side the shed has some exposed rustic beams that frame a nice eating area that overlooks a lily covered pond in the foreground and the vine covered slope in the background
Boutique
Small basic tasting room, with tasting bench and a couple of small bar tables around the room. The windows look up the hill towards the vineyard and there is some nice outdoor seating on both sides
Yes/Yes
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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+
Chardonnay and Pinot Noir
No wait time but we were initially the only ones there
Excellent knowledge of the styles and vineyards, providing a good rundown on the wines, cellaring potential, etc
Friendly, welcoming and engaging, explained the history of the winery, gave a good rundown on the wines and showed us around the café. A very enjoyable and relaxed experience
No, but you can look into the winery through the large window from the cafe
No, but there are seats outside and the cafe is up a short flight of stairs behind the tasting bench
No, but the cellar door assistant printed one for me on request
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Food Offering
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Yes/No
Restaurant/Café/Tasting platter
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Yes
Cafe open Friday - Monday that provides some tasting platters, and charcoal roasted meats that match well with the wines
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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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$24 - $47
Free
N/A
N/A
$20-$45
Yes, discounts and free freight with a commitment to purchase a couple of times of years
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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 there is some outdoor space
Yes, outside only
The cellar door assistant mentioned that there are plans underway to update/upgrade the cellar door premises. Also, be sure to look out for the friendly winery dog wandering around outside who would love you to throw the ball to him!
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