Stonier

Marvelous 16.5/20

2 Thompson's Lane, Merricks, VIC 3916

Open 11am to 5pm, 7 days, closed Christmas, Boxing and Good Friday
Cards MC,V,AE

Tasting Bench

The Verdict

To "Cellarbrate": Family friendly cellar door, nice large tasting room, friendly team, great range on tasting that really explores chardonnay and pinot noir. 1 door awarded

To "Wine about": Nothing

How many bottles did we buy: 6

Suitable for: Couples, groups, families

Visited July 2017 (weekday)

Getting There

Country

State/Province

Region

Accessibility

Australia

Victoria

Mornington Peninsula

Directly off one of the main roads in the area

Upon Arrival

Parking

Setting

Commercial/Boutique

Ambiance

Airconditioning/Fireplace

There is plenty of parking

The cellar door is nestled amongst a native garden with lawns in front and you don't actually see the cellar door until you meander through a slight maze of native shrubs and stepping stones. You are then presented with an architecturally designed building clad in 2 tone corrugated iron, where you further wander along the vine covered pergola to the entrance

Commercial

Modern room with high ceilings, polished concrete floors and corrugated iron lined walls. There are also some huge glass doors at one end that looks into the winery.

Yes/No

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

5-10

Chardonnay & Pinot Noir

No wait, although we were the only ones there

Excellent knowledge of the styles and vineyards, walking us through the vineyards for each of the wines we tasted

Friendly and professional

Yes, on an informal basis if the cellar door and winery aren't too busy at the time

No, but there were a couple of armchairs, a sofa and a table and benches around the tasting room

Yes, tasting notes and order form available

Food Offering

Yes/No

Restaurant/Café/Tasting platter

Yes

Cheese platters are available for purchase, alternatively you are welcome to picnic outside on the lawns (no BYO alcohol)

Hip Pocket

Price range of wines

Tasting Fee

Refundable on purchase?

Tour Fee

Delivery cost per dozen

Club Membership with Discounts etc

$25 - $60

Free (Groups of 10 or more $5, by appointment)

Yes

Free

There is a mailing list and there is a 10% discount for the purchase of 6 or more bottles

Other features, facilities and offerings

Gift Shop

Toys/play area for kids

Dog friendly

By the way...

Yes - there is some play equipment on the lawns and a box of toys in the tasting room

Yes - well behaved and outside only

This cellar door is one of the few in the area that really feels welcoming for kids, and the fact that they welcome picnics is also nice

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