Stefano Lubiana

Marvelous 16/20

60 Rowbottoms Road, Granton TAS 7030 Australia

Open 11am to 4pm, Thursday -Monday
Cards MC,V

Tasting Bench

The Verdict

To "Cellarbrate": Very pretty setting, great cellar door space and a friendly and knowledgeable team, 1 Door awarded.

To "Wine about": Limited opening hours, so just make sure to plan accordingly

How many bottles did we buy: 3

Suitable for: Couples and Families

Visited June 2008, September 2011 and March 2017 (Midweek)

Getting There

Country

State/Province

Region

Accessibility

Australia

Tasmania

Derwent Valley

Paved road with approximately 300 metres of gravel driveway in good condition

Upon Arrival

Parking

Setting

Commercial/Boutique

Ambiance

Airconditioning/Fireplace

Plenty of gravel parking

Modern building with Tuscan accents, it is surrounded by Tuscan style gardens, bocci courts and has a pretty outlook down the hill to the Derwent River

Boutique

Modern building that has been built in a Tuscan style, with a huge stone fireplace, terracotta floor tiles and exposed wooden beams. The design and fitout gives the cellar door and the adjacent restaurant a really nice feel

Yes/Yes

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

Pinot Noir

We were served straight away and the tasting was conducted at a good pace even with other groups there as well

Good knowledge of the wines and their vineyards

The cellar door assistant was really friendly and gave us some really nice history of the family and of their current plans

No - there were no stools at the counter but there is a table and couch within the tasting area

Yes - order form on the counter

Food Offering

Yes/No

Restaurant/Café/Tasting platter

Yes

There is a restaurant or "osteria" on site that we have heard good things about from the locals

Hip Pocket

Price range of wines

Tasting Fee

Refundable on purchase?

Tour Fee

Delivery cost per dozen

Club Membership with Discounts etc

$30-$120

Free for 4 wines or $15 to taste the whole list

Yes

N/A

Free to Tasmania and $15 for the rest of Australia

Yes, commitment to purchase 8 bottles twice a year, and you receive points for purchases that can be redeemed for gift cards

Other features, facilities and offerings

Gift Shop

Toys/play area for kids

Dog friendly

By the way...

Yes - Basic, books and wine accessories

Yes - box of toys as well as a very large outdoor grassed area

Yes - outside only

This cellar door building is a new addition since our last visit and makes for a very nice experience

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