Geelong > Shadowfax
Shadowfax |
Superb 17/20 |
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K Road Werribee, Victoria 3030
Open 7 days 11am-5pm Cards MC,V,AE (1.5% surcharge) |
Tasting bench
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The Verdict
To "Cellarbrate": Friendly staff with a cool cellar door room, nice setting, nice restaurant and only a short drive from the centre of Melbourne. 1 door awarded To "Wine about": Nothing How many bottles did we buy: 6 Suitable for: Couples, families and groups Visited February 2017 (weekday) |
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Getting There
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Country
State/Province
Region
Accessibility
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Australia
Victoria
Geelong
Off a paved road with a 200m gravel driveway, situated in the grounds of Werribee Mansion. Accessibility is easier on the way out of Melbourne as there is a bit of a detour off the freeway when heading towards Melbourne, but still easy to find
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Upon Arrival
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Parking
Setting
Commercial/Boutique
Ambiance
Airconditioning/Fireplace
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There is plenty of gravel parking but could get congested around lunchtime as there is a popular restaurant on site
The cellar door, winery and restaurant are all housed in a huge modern, rusted metal clad, architecturally designed building. It reminded us of a huge bunker. There are beautiful green lawns with sculptures out the front of the building and a kitchen garden off to the side
Commercial
The tasting bench is to the side of the restaurant but suitably separated so you don't feel like you are standing around the restaurant patrons. The room is huge with high ceilings, stained glass walls and huge floor to ceiling windows. There is even a fibreglass sheep to greet you!!
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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5-10
Various, including a great Fortified Shiraz
There was no wait time but we were the only ones there at the time of the tasting
The cellar door assistant was very knowledgeable about the wines
Friendly and welcoming
No
No stools at the tasting bench but there was a small table and stool close by and a couch area
Yes
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Food Offering
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Yes/No
Restaurant/Café/Tasting platter
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Yes
There is a restaurant which has both indoor and outdoor seating. We had lunch here and we really enjoyed the food, including one of the best duck ragu pastas we have ever had!
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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-$60
Free, $5 for groups of 15 or more (by appointment only)
Yes
N/A
$15
Yes, 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, wine books and gift packs
Yes - colouring books and of course the beautiful green lawns to run around
No - given the winery is on Parks Victoria Land, dogs are prohibited
This cellar door would be one of the closest to Melbourne so makes for a nice quick day trip
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