Sinapius

14/20

4232 Bridport Road, Pipers Brook Tas 7254
Open 11am to 4pm Thurs-Mon
Cards MC,V

Cute Cellar Door

The Verdict

To "Cellarbrate": Hidden gem, great family cellar door with lovely wines

To "Wine about": Long steep gravel driveway can be a bit bumpy (leave the sports car at home!)

Would we visit again: Yes
How many bottles did we buy: 3
Suitable for: Couples, Small Groups, wine lovers

Visited May 2015 (midweek)

Getting There

Country

State/Province

Region

Accessibility

Australia

Tasmania

Tamar Valley

Well sign posted, gravel driveway that is reasonably steep and a bit rough, but our small car handled it ok

Upon Arrival

Parking

Setting

Commercial/Boutique

Ambiance

Airconditioning/Fireplace

4 spaces

Quaint cottage style with some landscaping looking out over the vineyards

Boutique

Cute small cellar door with window into the winery and photos of the owners great great grandparents after whom the winery is named

Yes/No

Tasting Experience

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

Chardonnay & Pinot Noir

No wait, however we were the only visitors

Excellent knowledge of the wines, including providing cellaring recommendations

The owner who served us was friendly and happy to talk about the wines, history of the brand, distribution channels, etc

No, but there were a couple of stools in the room

Yes, order form upon request

Food Offering

Yes/No

Restaurant/Café/Tasting platter

N/A

Hip Pocket

Price range of wines

Tasting Fee

Refundable on purchase?

Tour Fee

Delivery cost per dozen

Club Membership with Discounts etc

$34-$48

Yes

N/A

Free for purchases of 6 or more bottles

Other features, facilities and offerings

Gift Shop

Toys/play area for kids

Dog friendly

By the way...

Yes, welcome everywhere, although their dog had gone visiting next door the day we were there!!

This cellar door is one of those that doesn't have a lot of wow factor but it was a really quaint little cellar door owned by an obviously passionate couple producing nice wines. One of those not so well known gems that we always like to find

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