Hunter Valley > Thomas Wines
Thomas Wines |
14/20 |
Cnr Hermitage Road & Mistletoe Lane,
Pokolbin, NSW, 2320 Australia Open 10am-5pm 7 days Cards MC,V |
The Verdict
To "Cellarbrate": Modern cellar door with knowledgeable and friendly staff To "Wine about": Nothing How many bottles did we buy: 4 Suitable for: Couples and Groups Visited July 2016 (weekday) |
Getting There
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Country
State/Province
Region
Accessibility
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Australia
New South Wales
Hunter Valley
Paved road and short paved driveway
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Upon Arrival
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Parking
Setting
Commercial/Boutique
Ambiance
Airconditioning/Fireplace
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Plenty of paved car parks although they are shared with a couple of restaurants and bars
This cellar door is located in a modern complex that also contains restaurants and bars. There is a nice lawn in the centre of the complex with a water feature which leads out to views over the vines
Boutique
Very modern room with high ceilings, almost feels like a New York loft style room
Yes/No
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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+
Semillon and Shiraz
No wait time and there were a couple of other groups there at the time
Great knowledge of the wines and their styles
Very friendly, with an obvious passion for the wines he was pouring
Yes, members only and by appointment
No, but there were tables and chairs around the room
Tasting list provided at the tasting bench
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Food Offering
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Yes/No
Restaurant/Café/Tasting platter
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No
There were a couple of restaurants and bars in the complex, but not affiliated with the cellar door
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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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$20-$45
$10
Yes
Free
Free
Yes, 15% discount for commitment to purchase 1 dozen a year
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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
No, but there is a lawn area oat the front of the building
Yes
The cellar door only opened here in the last 7 months, previously they were part of the small winemakers centre in Pokolbin
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