Geelong > Terindah Estate
Terindah Estate |
Superb 17.5/20 |
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90 McAdams Lane, Bellarine Victoria AUSTRALIA 3223
Open 7 days 10am-4pm Cards MC,V |
Tasting bench
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The Verdict
To "Cellarbrate": Friendly knowledgeable staff, great outlook over pretty lawns and vines, good club offering and great estate wines. 1 door awarded To "Wine about": Nothing How many bottles did we buy: 12 Suitable for: Couples, families, wine lovers and groups Visited February 2017 (weekday) |
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Getting There
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Country
State/Province
Region
Accessibility
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Australia
Victoria
Geelong
A gravel road approximately 1km long, well signposted
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Upon Arrival
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Parking
Setting
Commercial/Boutique
Ambiance
Airconditioning/Fireplace
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There is a lot of gravel parking however this cellar door is also home to a popular restaurant and a cafe so may fill up around lunch time
The cellar door is in a modern corrugated tin shed, surrounded by vineyards and native gardens. The cellar door is also home to "The Deck" cafe and is adjacent to "The Shed" restaurant. The cellar door looks down over manicured lawns and out to Port Phillip Bay
Boutique
The tasting room is large, open and modern with high ceilings and large windows that look over the grounds and Port Phillip Bay
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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10+
Pinot Noir
There was no wait even with other groups at the tasting bench
Excellent knowledge of the wines and the vineyards
Very friendly and knowledgeable, clearly enjoyed the wine on tasting and very happy to have a discussion
Yes, by appointment only
No stools at the bench but there was a table in the middle of the room with some chairs around it and then there is seating in the cafe next door and out on the deck
Yes, on 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 cafe that serves light meals and platters and "The Shed" restaurant that is a few metres down the hill from the cellar door and is a highly regarded restaurant in the region. We had lunch here and enjoyed each dish as well as the outdoor setting on a nice day
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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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$25-$80
Free, $5 for premium wines in groups
Yes
Free
$10 - $20
Yes, with commitment to purchase 2 or 4 dozen bottles per year at member only prices, benefits include 15% discount at the cellar door, 10% discount at "The Shed"
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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
Yes - sandpit and lawn games
Yes - outside only
Terindah Estate participates in the Free Shuttle bus from the Ferry in Portarlington, which is shared between Scotchmans Hill, Bellarine Estate and Benetts wineries. A really great initiative.
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