Central Otago > Rockburn

Rockburn

        15/20
Corner Gair Ave & McNulty Road, Cromwell, Central Otago, New Zealand, 9384

Open  11am to 4pm, 7 days
Cards MC,V, AE
Picture
Tasting bench
The Verdict

To "Cellarbrate": Modern cellar door with nice views and friendly, knowledgeable staff

To "Wine about": Nothing

​How many bottles did we buy: 2

Suitable for: Couples, Groups

Visited November 2012 and August 2016 (weekday)

Note: We understand that Rockburn has plans to move premises and therefore this review is based upon the existing cellar door at the time of our visits
Getting There
Country
State/Province
Region
Accessibility
New Zealand
South Island
Central Otago
The cellar door is on the edge of the industrial estate of Cromwell and is accessed via a paved road
Upon Arrival
Parking​​
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Setting
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Commercial/Boutique
​Ambiance​
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Airconditioning/Fireplace
There are a good number of paved carparks for the size of the cellar door
This is modern cellar door in a building that looks like a showroom. It is surrounded by lawns and has a modern concrete outdoor setting
Commercial
The tasting room is modern and bright with polished concrete floors and large windows that look over the lawns and the mountains beyond
Yes/No
Tasting Experience
Number of wines on tasting​
Particular wines or varietals known for
Wait time
Knowledge of wines​​
Staff attitude​​
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Winery Tour Offered​​
Tasting seating available at counter​​
Tasting sheet/order form provided for notes
5+
Pinot Noir
No wait time but we were the only ones there
Excellent knowledge of the wines
Cellar door host was friendly and made many recommendations for restaurants and other cellar doors in the area, which was really appreciated by us
No
No, but there is a couch and some seats around the room
Yes, provided on the counter
Food Offering
Yes/No
Restaurant/Café/Tasting platter
No
N/A
Hip Pocket
Price range of wines
Tasting Fee
Refundable on purchase?
Tour Fee
Delivery cost per dozen
Club Membership with Discounts etc
$25-$87
Free
N/A
N/A
Free
Yes, commitment to purchase 3 dozen a year with discounts of 15%
Other features, facilities and offerings
Gift Shop​
Toys/play area for kids​
Dog friendly​
By the way...
No
No
Yes
They informed us that they are looking at moving premises, just around the corner near Quartz Reef, which will have a more industrial feel.  We look forward to visiting again when the move is complete
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