Rutherglen > Stanton & Killeen
Stanton & Killeen |
15/20 |
440 Jacks Road, Rutherglen, Victoria, Australia, 3685
Open 9am to 5pm, Mon - Sat and from 10am Sundays and Public Holidays, closed Christmas Day Cards MC,V,AE |
The Verdict
To "Cellarbrate": Nice historical setting with a wide variety of wines to taste and friendly, knowledgeable cellar door staff To "Wine about": Nothing How many bottles did we buy: 3 Suitable for: Couples, Groups, Families Visited December 2015 (weekday) |
Getting There
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Country
State/Province
Region
Accessibility
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Australia
Victoria
Rutherglen
Paved road with a gravel driveway approximately 100 metres long
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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
Cellar door is situated within the sheds that form the winery. Big old sheds set on beautiful green lawns with lots of picnic tables scattered around the lawns and under the nice shady trees
Boutique
This tasting room has a 60's feel with brick floors and a lot of wood accents (almost a "Swedish sauna" feel with lining board walls and exposed wooden beams)
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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20+
Fortified wines
Just a small wait while the assistant was serving the other group
Excellent knowledge of the styles and vineyards
Friendly cellar door assistant, who also took time to take us out the back of the winery to show us the port barrels they were seasoning
Yes, but only if staffing allows
There are some old antique armchairs in the tasting room and a stool or two near the counter
Yes, tasting notes/order form provided on request
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Food Offering
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Yes/No
Restaurant/Café/Tasting platter
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No
You are welcome to bring your own picnic provisions and there is a bbq available for use
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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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$14 - $45
Free
N/A
Free
$15-$68
Yes, membership with commitment to purchase that provides discounts on wine
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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, upon request there are some kids toys behind the counter
Yes, outside only
Bike repair kits are available here if required for visitors on bicycles!
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