Rutherglen > St Leonards
St Leonards |
16/20
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201 St Leonards Road, Wahgunyah
(Rutherglen) Victoria 3687 Open 10am to 5pm, Thurs - Sun Cards MC,V,AE |
The Verdict
To "Cellarbrate": Amazing historical old sheds and wine making facilities to wander through. Large open tasting areas and picturesque outlook down to the Murray River. Friendly and knowledgeable staff. 1 door awarded To "Wine about": Nothing How many bottles did we buy: Signed up to the membership club Suitable for: Couples, Groups, Families Visited December 2015 (weekend) |
Getting There
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Country
State/Province
Region
Accessibility
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Australia
Victoria
Rutherglen
Paved road with approximately 500m long gravel driveway through the vineyards
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Upon Arrival
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Parking
Setting
Commercial/Boutique
Ambiance
Airconditioning/Fireplace
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There is plenty of gravel parking
This cellar door was a real surprise. You are first greeted by a large gate which enters onto a gravel driveway through the vines. You then arrive at a fairly understated building entrance, however, behind that entrance is an amazing large, historical shed. There are huge old wine barrels in front of you as you enter which then lead through the old winery. After following various signs past the open fermenters and other old items, you arrive at the large tasting room at the back of the building which looks over a beautiful lawn and picnic area that flows down to the Murray River
Boutique
Large open room, with a lot of wood (bit of an 80's feel)
Yes/Yes (there is one in every room it seems!)
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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+
Durif, Muscat, Muscadello (Tokay)
No wait, however we were the only ones there
Excellent knowledge of the styles and vineyards
Friendly and welcoming and quite happily took us out to the lawn and told us about the café and outlook of the vineyard as well as the other areas of the building. Also gave us some suggestions of places to go in Rutherglen
Yes (by appointment only)
Stools and tables around the tasting room
Yes, tasting notes and order form provided upon request
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Food Offering
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Yes/No
Restaurant/Café/Tasting platter
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Yes
There are tasting platters available for purchase and on the first Saturday of the month (but check their website as this changes for special occasions) they open the café on the lawn area and have live music
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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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$24 - $62
Free, although there is a $5 fee for their premium Shiraz
Yes, on purchase of the premium Shiraz
Would depend on size of group, but usually $10 and includes a private group tasting. The fee is then refunded to the individuals who purchase
$5-$35.50
Yes, membership with commitment to purchase that provides discounts on wine, restaurants and cheese factory (St Leonards and All Saints are sister wineries and membership covers both)
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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
Yes, colouring items and bocce court outside
Yes, outside only
This winery has a number of weekend lunch affairs with live music on the beautiful lawns. We suggest you refer to their website for details. They also hire bikes and are available for private functions
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