Yarra Valley > Soumah
Soumah |
16/20 |
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18 Hexham Road, Gruyere, Victoria 3770, Australia
Open 10am - 5pm weekdays and 10am-6pm weekends Cards MC,V |
Tasting bench
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The Verdict
To "Cellarbrate": Beautiful outlook with really outgoing, friendly and knowledgeable staff. 1 door awarded To "Wine about": Premium wines usually not on tasting How many bottles did we buy: 3 Suitable for: Couples, Small Groups Visited 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, along a single lane paved road
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Upon Arrival
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Parking
Setting
Commercial/Boutique
Ambiance
Airconditioning/Fireplace
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Reasonable sized gravel parking area although there is a restaurant on site so may get full around lunch time. Make sure you take note of the entry and exit signs, we missed them!
Modest galvanised iron clad building that blends into the landscape. Some nice lawns with outdoor chairs that overlook the vineyards
Boutique
The tasting room is a blend of modern wood panelling & polished concrete floors with older rusty corrugated iron and ornate Italian tiles. An interesting blend that all seems to work!
Yes/Yes
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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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10+ (Although premium wines aren't usually on tasting)
North western Italian varietals
No wait time but we were the only ones there
Great knowledge of the wines and vineyards
The lady who served us was obviously passionate about the wine and really friendly. She started the tasting by walking us out to the verandah and pointing out the vineyards and outlook, which was a nice way to start. She even made a quiz out of one of the tastings, which made for a more interactive experience
No
No, but there are some chairs positioned around the tasting room
Yes, order form
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Food Offering
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Yes/No
Restaurant/Café/Tasting platter
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Yes
There is a traditional Italian restaurant situated just off the tasting room open 11:30am-3pm with cheese platters available other times
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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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$12 - $68
$5
Yes
N/A
$10 Australia wide
Yes, a few levels of membership offering different levels of discounts based on the purchase commitment. Discounts also provided on freight and restaurant charges
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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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Basic deli products
No, but there is a nice lawn to play on
Yes, outside only
This place is in a quiet, secluded spot and has a really nice feel to it
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