Yarra Valley > Rochford Wines
Rochford Wines |
15/20 |
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878-880 Maroondah Hwy
Coldstream Victoria 3770, Australia Open 9am to 5pm, 7 days Cards MC,V,AE(2% surcharge) |
Tasting bench
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The Verdict
To "Cellarbrate": Large facility that is efficiently run and caters to large groups. Also has a great gift shop To "Wine about": Consistently attracts large groups, so a little too impersonal for us How many bottles did we buy: 3 Suitable for: Large groups, overseas visitors Visited January 2016 (weekday) |
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Getting There
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Country
State/Province
Region
Accessibility
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Australia
Victoria
Yarra Valley
Well sign posted, on one of the main highways through the Yarra Valley
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Upon Arrival
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Parking
Setting
Commercial/Boutique
Ambiance
Airconditioning/Fireplace
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Huge paved carpark but this winery is one of the biggest in the valley and has a huge restaurant and function area so around lunchtime could be quite full
Huge modern complex set on large green lawns that flow down the hill creating a natural amphitheatre that is crowned by a huge stage where many concerts are held throughout the year including the Day on the Green concerts
Commercial
Huge tasting room with long tasting benches. It is built to accommodate large groups and has a large private tasting room off to the side
Yes/Yes (in the restaurant)
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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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15+
Chardonnay & Pinot Noir
We did have a bit of a wait due to a couple of busloads of visitors being at the cellar door at the same time, however the staff kept up reasonably well
Very good knowledge of the wines
We were served by a couple of different people, all were friendly and efficient
No
Yes, lots of stools along the tasting bench
Yes, tasting notes with a personal rating system printed on it
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Food Offering
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Yes/No
Restaurant/Café/Tasting platter
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Yes
A huge restaurant that is also used for functions
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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 - $68
$5 for 5 Estate wines, or $10 to try any wines on the list
Yes
N/A
$12
Yes, discounts offered with a commitment to purchase
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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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The largest cellar door gift shop we have seen with an extensive range of goods
Yes, toys and colouring books behind the counter
Yes, outside only
This cellar door is a huge commercial enterprise. The whole facility is geared towards large groups and functions, but does have some lovely wines to taste
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