Yarra Valley > Shantell Vineyard
Shantell Vineyard
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15/20
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1974 Melba Highway, Dixons Creek, Victoria 3775, Australia
Open 10:30am to 5pm, 7 days Cards MC,V,AE(3% surcharge) |
Tasting bench
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The Verdict
To "Cellarbrate": Pretty setting, nice modern tasting room, friendly staff To "Wine about": Nothing How many bottles did we buy: 2 Suitable for: Couples, Small Groups Visited March 2011 January 2016 (weekday) |
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Getting There
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Country
State/Province
Region
Accessibility
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Australia
Victoria
Yarra Valley
Well sign posted, just off one of the main highways through the Yarra Valley
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Upon Arrival
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Parking
Setting
Commercial/Boutique
Ambiance
Airconditioning/Fireplace
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Medium sized gravel parking area although there is a popular restaurant on site so may get full around lunch time
Modern weatherboard clad building overlooking the vineyards and set amongst a native plant garden and an extensive vegetable garden
Boutique
Modern tasting room with polished floorboards and wooden accents and large window that looks over the vineyard
Yes/Yes (in the restaurant)
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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+
Chardonnay & Pinot Noir
No wait time but we were the only ones there
Very good knowledge of the wines
The lady who served us was the owner of the vineyard. She was quietly spoken and very nice and friendly
No
No but there is a chair in the tasting room, plus the restaurant seating
Yes, tasting notes
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Food Offering
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Yes/No
Restaurant/Café/Tasting platter
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Yes
A nice little restaurant that has a pretty outlook over the vineyards and the nearby hills
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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 - $38
$5
Yes
N/A
$5-$25
No
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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
No
Yes, outside only
The cellar door has a great view overlooking the vineyard, both from the tasting room and the restaurant
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