Canberra District > Shaw Vineyard Estate
Shaw Vineyard Estate |
15/20
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34 Isabel Drive, Murrumbateman, NSW 2582 Australia
Open 10am-5pm 7 days Cards MC,V,AE |
The Verdict
To "Cellarbrate": Spacious cellar door in nice setting with great value wines and friendly staff To "Wine about": Nothing How many bottles did we buy: 6 Suitable for: Couples, Families and Groups Visited August 2016 (weekday) |
Getting There
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Country
State/Province
Region
Accessibility
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Australia
New South Wales
Canberra District
Located about 40 minutes north of Canberra in Murrumbateman, access is via a paved road and paved driveway
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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, however the cellar door also has a restaurant that is open Thursday to Sunday so parking at lunch time on these days may be more challenging
The cellar door has a bit of a mediterranean feel with some nice lawns and gardens surrounding the building
Boutique
Open interior at the back of the building, there is a large tasting bench with a large gift shop, carpeted floors with a Tuscan themed mural on the back wall
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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15+
Reisling
No wait time but we were the only ones there
Good knowledge of the wines and aging and suggested some great food matches for some of the wines
The cellar door attendant was very welcoming and friendly and we had a great chat, including an introduction to their beautiful dog!
No
No, but there are some couches in the tasting room
A price list was given to us to make notes on
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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 on site, however we did not dine there on this occassion
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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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$15-$60
Free ($5 for groups of 10 or more)
No
N/A
$9-$36
Not currently, but they are in the process of developing one. They also provide a 10% discount if you buy 6 or more bottles
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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, extensive gift shop with deli products and very nice traditional Italian ceramics
Yes, toy basket in the restaurant
Yes, outside only
This cellar door is nice and spacious and had a warm, friendly feel
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