Nagambie Lakes > Tahbilk Winery
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254 O'Neils Road, TABILK Victoria 3608
Open 9am to 5pm daily Cards AE,MC,V |
Tasting Bench
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The Verdict
To "Cellarbrate": Amazing historical buildings making you feel like you've travelled back in time. Huge variety of wines to taste, friendly and knowledgeable staff, good membership benefits, great additional offerings including a self-guided tour through the cellars. 2 doors awarded To "Wine about": Nothing, however we did note on our previous visit that service slowed a little with the arrival of a large group, however, the group had not given advance notice, so this is understandable How many bottles did we buy: 11 and 18 Suitable for: Couples, Groups (have another bench for large groups), wine and history lovers Visited April 2015 and October 2018 |
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Getting There
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Country
State/Province
Region
Accessibility
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Australia
Victoria
Nagambie Lakes
Well sign posted, 1.8km of gravel road (in good condition) before you get to the cellar door. Also a very picturesque "billabong" along the way
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Upon Arrival
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Parking
Setting
Commercial/Boutique
Ambiance
Airconditioning/Fireplace
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Plenty of gravel parking with some big beautiful trees to park under. Disabled parking available
Like walking back in time. 150+ year old National Trust listed sheds all around the carpark. Picturesque setting on the Goulburn river
Commercial
Very old building with exposed beams, rustic floors, old memorabilia around the room and beautiful old wine vats at one end. Very historical with a great feel
Yes/No (but well heated)
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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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30+
Rhone Valley Varietals (Marsanne, Roussane)
On our most recent visit, our small group were the only ones there and service was very attentive.
On our previous visit, there was no wait initially, then a large tour group came in unexpectedly and the staff were a bit overstretched. We did note that they only had one of the two registers going which probably made service a bit slower as well. Excellent knowledge of the wines and very good at guiding us through the list based on likes and dislikes, which is really required with such an extensive range on tasting
Very friendly and obliging local lady, with great knowledge of the wines. Encouraged us to look around and happy to share some history of the place which made the experience more personal
Yes, both self guided and guided (by appointment). Also offered (by appointment) is a Winemakers Secret Art of Blending experience, where you are able to come along and have a go at blending your own wine
No
Yes, upon request
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Food Offering
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Yes/No
Restaurant/Café/Tasting platter
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Yes
There is a café on the property, a short distance away from the cellar door (closed Tues-Wed) We were lucky enough to have lunch here on our second visit and it was really delicious. There are both indoor and outdoor dining spaces, including a lovely big open balcony that looked over the river
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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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$18.35-$325
$0
N/A
Self guided tour is free. Guided tours are $60 for groups of less than 20 and $3 per person for greater that 20. Winemakers Secret Art of Blending session is $75. There is also a 4.5km eco trail that you are able to stroll along, for which a gold coin donation is requested
Free to members
Yes, discounts and competitions, no requirement to purchase just sign up to the newsletter
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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, although a few homemade jams are available for purchase
Kids colouring table
Yes, outside only
This is a very interesting and enjoyable winery to visit and we also understand there are plans to further enhance the experience in the near future with new and enhanced offerings. We were encouraged to look around the open top fermenter area and the huge cellars underneath the cellar door which has some amazing building techniques. The cellars also have a mix of huge old and new barrels to look at and the areas outside are filled with some beautiful old buildings.
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