Heathcote > Silver Spoon Estate
Silver Spoon Estate |
Marvelous 16/20
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503 Heathcote-Rochester Road, Mount Camel, Victoria 3523
Open Weekends 10am - 5pm Cards MC,V |
The Verdict
To "Cellarbrate": Extremely welcoming family atmosphere, great wines, interesting story and some exciting future plans. One to watch! Dom Hidden gem awarded To "Wine about": Nothing How many bottles did we buy: 2 Suitable for: Couples and small groups Visited February 2017 (weekend) |
Getting There
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Country
State/Province
Region
Accessibility
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Australia
Victoria
Heathcote
Off a paved road with a gravel driveway approximately 1km long in 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 cellar door is a shed with a little veranda overlooking the vineyard situated halfway up a hill. The view down the hill is quite picturesque. There are also some vines planted just outside the door to provide examples of the vines planted across the property
Boutique
The tasting room is situated within the barrel room. There is a tasting bench as well as tables for a seated tasting and you have the option of other tasting at the bench or tables, a nice point of difference. The tasting room is modern with some beautiful pictures from around the vineyards hanging around the room
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+
Shiraz
No wait time, although we were the only ones there
Excellent knowledge of the wines, the vineyards and the region
Really friendly family affair. It was raining when we arrived and the owners father who happened to be sitting outside came over with a big golf umbrella to give us shelter on our way to the tasting room (as well as on our way back to the car!!)
By appointment, they allow you to walk up the hill through the vineyards behind the cellar door
There are stools at the tasting bench as well as tables and chairs set up for tastings around the room
Tasting notes provided
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Food Offering
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Yes/No
Restaurant/Café/Tasting platter
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No, however you are welcome to bring a picnic and sit outside
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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$27-$55
Free for individuals and small groups, $5 for groups of 6-20
N/A
Free
$12 and if you live in Melbourne the owner will often deliver the wine personally
Not currently, but a concept is being developed
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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 family offer walking tours up the ridge behind the cellar door where they have a number of people come to paint the view, which is apparently amazing. This happens during the Queens Birthday weekend festival. There are also some future enhancements planned and we look forward to seeing them come to fruition
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