Central Otago > Wooing Tree Vineyard
Wooing Tree Vineyard |
Superb 17/20
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64 Shortcut Road, Cromwell, Central Otago 9310, New Zealand
Open August – April: 10am – 5pm May – July: 11am – 4pm Cards MC,V,AE |
Tasting room
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The Verdict
To "Cellarbrate": Nice modern cellar door with beautiful grounds, friendly and welcoming team, fantastic outlook over the vineyards and out to the mountains, and a great back story. Hidden Gem awarded. To "Wine about": Nothing How many bottles did we buy: 2 Suitable for: Couples, Small Groups, Large Groups and Families Visited November 2018 (weekday) |
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Getting There
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Country
State/Province
Region
Accessibility
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New Zealand
South Island
Central Otago
Paved road with a short gravel drive approximately 100m long
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Upon Arrival
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Parking
Setting
Commercial/Boutique
Ambiance
Airconditioning/Fireplace
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Approximately 10 spaces which should be sufficient for a cellar door of this size
The cellar door is set on the most magnificent lawn we have ever seen, so much so that we just had to lay down on it! There is an outdoor seating area overlooking a pond with beautifully clear water. The outdoor area at this cellar door is really inviting and looks over the vineyards towards the Wooing Tree and mountains beyond. There is also plenty outside to keep the kids (young and old!) entertained
Boutique
The tasting room is modern with vaulted ceilings and a beautiful stone fireplace at one end. There are large windows looking over the lawns and gardens with the vineyards surrounding them
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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5+
Pinot Noir
No wait and there was another group there
Excellent knowledge of the wines, the winery and the story of the wooing tree out in the vineyard
Friendly, welcoming and helpful, was happy to take our photo with the Wooing Tree in the background
No, wine making facilities are not on-site
No, but there is seating around the room and outside
Yes, order form on request
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Food Offering
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Yes/No
Restaurant/Café/Tasting platter
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Yes
Cheese platters and Antipasto platters are available all year round and desserts are offered in summer
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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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$27-$85
$5
Yes on purchase of one bottle
N/A
Free
Mailing list available
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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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Wine accessories
Yes there is a sandpit and a slide out in the yard
Yes, outside only
The Wooing Tree is the large pine tree out in the yard where miners in the past took their ladies to woo them. A great story.
Wooing Tree is part of the 4 barrels walking trail that also visits Aurum, Misha's Vineyard and Scott Base, after visiting all 4 cellar doors you can enter a draw for a dozen wines. Groups of up to 60 can be accommodated by prior arrangement. |
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