Bendigo > Sandhurst Ridge
Sandhurst Ridge |
Superb 17.5/20 |
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156 Forest Drive. Marong, Victoria 3516, Australia
Open 7 days 11am-5pm Cards MC,V |
Tasting bench
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The Verdict
To "Cellarbrate": Great feel, pretty setting, welcoming and friendly owners, fabulous range of wines on tasting, including a few lovely aged Reds, broad appeal. 1 Door awarded To "Wine about": Nothing How many bottles did we buy: 4 Suitable for: Couples, families and small groups Visited August 2017 (weekday) |
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Getting There
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Country
State/Province
Region
Accessibility
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Australia
Victoria
Bendigo
The cellar door is along a 1.7km gravel road. If you are coming from Connor Park, be careful at the cross intersection, as Google maps seemed to go a little haywire for us, so just follow the brown directional signs to the winery!
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Upon Arrival
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Parking
Setting
Commercial/Boutique
Ambiance
Airconditioning/Fireplace
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There is ample parking for the size of the cellar door
The cellar door is set amongst nicely landscaped gardens and lawns, there are also two accommodation units on site. The gardens and cellar door overlook a dam. There are a number of picnic tables inside and outside the cellar door
Boutique
The tasting room is bright and modern with vaulted ceilings, polished concrete floors. There are large windows that overlook the gardens, vines and dam
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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10+
Shiraz
There was no wait time but we were the only ones there
We were taken care of by the owners so their knowledge of the wines and vineyards was obviously fantastic
Very friendly and welcoming, happy to have a chat and provided some great information about the vineyards and winemaking
By appointment only
Stools at the tasting bench and a number of cafe style settings around the room
There were tasting notes provided on the tasting bench
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Food Offering
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Yes/No
Restaurant/Café/Tasting platter
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No, but you are welcome to bring along a picnic and enjoy the views(no BYO alcohol!)
N/A
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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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$20-$42
Free ($3 per person for groups of 12 or more, by appointment only)
Yes
Free
$12-$20
There is a mailing list
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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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Yes, basic deli products and books
No
Yes, outside only and well behaved
This winery is part of the Tri Bendigo Wine Experience, which is an offer by Bendigo Wine Tourism, whereby if you purchase 4 or more bottles from each of Connor Park, Sandhurst Ridge and Balgownie Estate, you receive 2 Riedel Shiraz wine glasses. Such a great idea!
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