Yarra Valley > Squitchy Lane Vineyard
Squitchy Lane Vineyard |
Excellent 16/20 |
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9 Medhurst Road, Gruyere VIC 3770
Open 11am - 5pm, Thursday - Monday. Cards MC,V |
Tasting Area
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The Verdict
To "Cellarbrate": Cute cellar door with lovely views over the vineyard, friendly staff and a couple of different varietals to taste To "Wine about": Nothing How many bottles did we buy: 8 Suitable for: Couples, Small Groups Visited December 2020 (weekday) |
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Getting There
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Country
State/Province
Region
Accessibility
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Australia
Victoria
Yarra Valley
Driveway is approximately 500m of gravel 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 are a small number of marked car spaces, although it is a large property with plenty of room to park around the cellar door
The cellar door is a cute cottage looking out over the main vineyard
Boutique
The tasting room within the cottage has a quaint modern feel. There is a sunny patio at the back of the cottage that has chairs and tables overlooking the vineyard
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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9 wines available for tasting
Cabernet Franc
There was no wait time but we were the only ones tasting at the time
Great knowledge of the wines
Welcoming and friendly
No
Tastings are conducted seated at the tables inside the cellar door or out on the patio
Yes, provided on the tasting tables
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Food Offering
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Yes/No
Restaurant/Café/Tasting platter
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Yes
Cheese platters are available
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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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$28 - $65
$5 for individuals for either the Estate or the Reserve range, $5 for groups over 6, groups of up to 20 are accepted by prior arrangement only
Yes for individuals, no for groups
N/A
Free for 6 bottles to VIC/NSW/QLD Metro, Australia post rates apply for rest of Australia
Yes, two levels of wine club offering between 10% and 20% discount. You will receive two half dozen deliveries a year and free freight as well as other offers
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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
This cellar door has recently increased the number of days it is open and is focusing on increasing the variety of offerings it has for it's visitors
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