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Rutherglen Estates

        15/20
Tuileries Complex, 13-35 Drummond Street, Rutherglen VIC 3685​

Open  10am to 5:30pm, Mon - Sun
Cards MC,V,AE
Picture
Tasting room
The Verdict

To "Cellarbrate": Friendly knowledgeable staff, nice feel to the cellar door and central location

To "Wine about": Nothing

How many bottles did we buy: 6

Suitable for: Couples, Small Groups, Families

Visited December 2015 (weekday)
Getting There
Country
State/Province
Region
Accessibility
Australia
Victoria
Rutherglen
Paved road with parking leading straight off the road.  This cellar door is actually located in town so can easily be walked to if staying in Rutherglen
Upon Arrival
Parking
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Setting​


Commercial/Boutique
Ambiance
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Airconditioning/Fireplace
Concrete paved parking, medium amount of parking but you could park along the streets if required
Historical building in the centre of town that is part of the Tuilleries complex.  No garden to speak of, although there is a very nice internal courtyard within the complex
Boutique
Historical old room with vaulted ceilings that has been renovated and feels modern and comfortable
Yes/No
Tasting Experience
Number of wines on tasting
Particular wines or varietals known for
Wait time
Knowledge of wines
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Staff attitude​
Winery Tour Offered
Tasting seating available at counter​
Tasting sheet/order form provided for notes
20+
Durif, Muscat, Topaque (Tokay)
No wait, however initially we were the only ones there
Good knowledge of wines and styles, good at suggesting meals to go with the wines
Really friendly and welcoming lady
Yes, by appointment
Yes, there is an outdoor bar setting in the room
Yes, tasting notes on the counter
Food Offering
Yes/No
Restaurant/Café/Tasting platter
Yes
There is a restaurant and café in the Tuilleries complex which is through a different entrance but very close to the cellar door
Hip Pocket
Price range of wines
Tasting Fee
Refundable on purchase?
Tour Fee
Delivery cost per dozen
Club Membership with Discounts etc
$15 - $50
Free
N/A
Free
Free to members
Yes, membership with commitment to purchase that provides  discounts on wine, and meals and accommodation at the Tuilleries complex.
Other features, facilities and offerings
Gift Shop
Toys/play area for kids
Dog friendly
By the way...
Extensive, deli products and locally made ceramics
Yes, there is a toy box
Yes, well behaved dogs welcome inside as well
In town location makes it an easy drop in and there are also a couple of dining options available
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