Yarra Valley > Tokar Estate
Tokar Estate |
Excellent 16/20 |
6 Maddens Ln Coldstream VIC 3770, Australia
Open 10am - 5pm 7 days (Restaurant Thursday - Monday) Cards MC,V, AMEX |
The Verdict
To "Cellarbrate": Well designed cellar door with nice views and efficient, friendly & knowledgeable staff To "Wine about": Nothing, however we note that this cellar door is very new and the landscaping and fit-out were still to be fully completed at the time of our visit How many bottles did we buy: 6 Suitable for: Couples, Groups Visited November 2019 (weekday) |
Getting There
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Country
State/Province
Region
Accessibility
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Australia
Victoria
Yarra Valley
Well sign posted, off a paved road
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Upon Arrival
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Parking
Setting
Commercial/Boutique
Ambiance
Airconditioning/Fireplace
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Large gravel carpark, situated between the cellar door and the restaurant
The very new (2 months old) cellar door building reminded us of a very modern take on a chapel, with high vaulted ceilings and the huge heavy doors to enter. Landscaping outside is yet to be completed but we understand there are some exciting plans in place
Boutique
Very modern, and bright with large 3 sided tasting bench in the centre of the room and large floor to ceiling windows looking out over the vineyards
Yes/No (although there were some fire pits out in front of the cellar door)
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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
Tempranillo
No wait time even with a large bus group doing a tasting at the same time. The cellar door assistant handled it all very well
We were hosted by Lyn, who was new to the position but already had an incredible knowledge of the wines and vineyards
Friendly and efficient
No
No, but there are chairs and tables situated around the room
Yes, tasting notes on request
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Food Offering
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Yes/No
Restaurant/Café/Tasting platter
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Yes
Yes, there is a fine dining restaurant adjacent to the cellar door. We dined here for lunch and really enjoyed each of the dishes with some innovative options and exciting flavours
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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 - $120
$5 (Groups up to 40 people by prior arrangement)
Yes
N/A
Free to Melbourne and Sydney and up to $25 for the rest of Australia
Currently there isn't a membership, but this is being looked at as part of the new cellar door experience
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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
Yes, outside only
Given the new cellar door is only 2 months old, it is progressing very well. We look forward to visiting again when the fit-out and landscaping is complete
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