Heathcote > Sanguine Estate
Sanguine Estate |
Great 15.5/20
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77 Shurans Lane, Heathcote Victoria 3523
Open W/Ends 10am - 5pm Cards MC,V |
Tasting bench
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The Verdict
To "Cellarbrate": Friendly and welcoming family run winery with some much awarded wines. Set in the working winery making for an interesting experience. Discounts offered for purchases of 6 or more bottles To "Wine about": Nothing How many bottles did we buy: 6 Suitable for: Couples, families, wine lovers and small groups Visited February 2017 (weekend) |
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Getting There
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Country
State/Province
Region
Accessibility
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Australia
Victoria
Heathcote
Gravel road and driveway, approximately 1km long, in fairly good condition
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Upon Arrival
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Parking
Setting
Commercial/Boutique
Ambiance
Airconditioning/Fireplace
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There is ample gravel parking
The driveway to the cellar door has some great views of the vines and surrounding hills. The cellar door itself is located within the winery shed and surrounded by native gardens. There is also an outdoor area where umbrellas are set up on nice days
Boutique
The tasting bench is located in a corner of the winery shed and the room is filled with winery barrels and equipment
Yes/No
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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+
D'Orsa Shiraz
No wait time
Excellent knowledge of the wines
Friendly and welcoming, showed us through the barrel room and walked us through the awards the wine had received, the meaning of the winery name and a little bit of the family history
By appointment, and only at certain times of the year
No
There was an order form provided
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Food Offering
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Yes/No
Restaurant/Café/Tasting platter
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No
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-$70
Free
N/A
Free
$10-$35
Yes, with commitment to purchase 3 dozen per year, offering a discount of 15%
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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
Yes, chalk and blackboard is available
Yes, can even play with the extremely cute resident Cavoodle
This cellar door holds a very popular symphony concert once a year in their barrel room
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