Rutherglen > Valhalla Wines
Valhalla Wines |
13/20 |
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163 All Saints Rd, Wahgunyah
(Rutherglen) Victoria 3687 Open 10am to 4pm, Fri - Sun Cards MC,V |
Tasting room
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The Verdict
To "Cellarbrate": Basic cellar door experience set in an Interesting building with a relaxed atmosphere To "Wine about": Nothing How many bottles did we buy: 3 Suitable for: Couples, Small Groups, Families Visited December 2015 (weekend) |
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Getting There
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Country
State/Province
Region
Accessibility
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Australia
Victoria
Rutherglen
Paved road with short gravel driveway
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Upon Arrival
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Parking
Setting
Commercial/Boutique
Ambiance
Airconditioning/Fireplace
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There is plenty of gravel parking
Simple setting with lawns and native plants surrounding the cellar door. The cellar door also has a pizza oven area out to the side of the building that is available for use on special request
Boutique
Medium sized room in an interesting straw bale building with extremely thick walls and exposed beams in the ceiling. Basic setting with tasting bench at one end of the room and some shelves with a few gift items for sale at the other end of the room
No (not needed due to straw bale construction maintaining cool temperature)/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+
Durif
Small wait while the previous group finished their tasting and made their purchases
Excellent knowledge of the styles and vineyards
Friendly cellar door staff member who was happy to talk to us about the wines as well as some good ideas for food matching with certain wines. He also took us through the construction process of the hay bale building which was quite interesting
Yes, informal, will take you for a look around if not too busy (there was a brown snake spotted the morning we were there so no tours that day!!)
There was one chair against the wall in the tasting room
Yes, tasting notes and order form provided
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Food Offering
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Yes/No
Restaurant/Café/Tasting platter
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Only by special arrangement
Groups can book the outdoor pizza oven area
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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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$15 - $34
$0
N/A
$0
Free for wine club members
Yes, membership with commitment to purchase that provides discounts on wine and invitations to events
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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
Yes, basket of toys in the corner
Yes
Whilst this winery isn't organic, they do follow many organic principles which were interesting to hear about. There are also a number of photos on the wall that show the process of building hay bale building which are worth a look
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