Wairarapa > Tirohana Estate
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42 Puruatanga Road
Martinborough, New Zealand Open Tuesday - Sunday from 10:30 – 16:30 (potentially closed on busy days during harvest or private functions) Cards MC,V |
The Verdict
To "Cellarbrate": Beautiful setting, friendly and welcoming team, nice range of wines to taste. 1 door awarded. To "Wine about": Opening hours can be a little unpredictable so may be worth confirming in advance, wine prices slightly on the higher side for the region How many bottles did we buy: 1 Suitable for: Couples, Small Groups Visited: March 2018 (Week day) |
Getting There
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Country
State/Province
Region
Accessibility
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New Zealand
North Island
Wairarapa
Well signposted, on a paved road within walking distance of town, with a short gravel driveway in very good condition
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Upon Arrival
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Parking
Setting
Commercial/Boutique
Ambiance
Airconditioning/Fireplace
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There are plenty of gravel spaces, however this cellar door is home to a nice restaurant so may get busy around lunch time
Quite a beautiful white double storey weatherboard building at the end of the driveway surrounded by vineyards. There are also some nice gardens and a lot of outdoor seating for the restaurant around it's perimeter
Boutique
Inside there is a tasting bench in the light bright room at the front of the building with a number of tables around the room, then there is another tasting area at the back of the building that has a more dark and cosy feel
No/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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5+
Pinot Noir
No wait time, although we were the only ones there
Excellent knowledge of the wines and the vineyards
Friendly and efficient
No
No, but there are a number of tables and chairs in the room adjacent to the tasting area as well as in the room at the rear
Yes, on request
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Food Offering
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Yes/No
Restaurant/Café/Tasting platter
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Yes
Restaurant just off the tasting room. We did not dine here on this occassion
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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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$29-$150
$1 for white wine and $2 for red wine. Large groups of up to 30 in winter and 160 in summer can be accommodated, by prior appointment only
Yes
N/A
$10-$15
The Platinum Club, provides discounts on wine purchases, VIP access to events on the estate, free freight etc.
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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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Basic, deli products, confectionery and knick knacks
No
Yes, outside only
This cellar door is a popular event venue over the summer months, so please check with them to ensure they aren't closed for a private function prior to your visit
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