Macedon Ranges > Zig Zag Rd
Zig Zag Rd |
14/20 |
201 Zig Zag Road, Drummond North, VIC 3446, Australia
Open 10am to 5pm, Weekends and public holidays. Cards MC,V |
The Verdict
To "Cellarbrate": Cute cellar door with a nice outlook and friendly staff To "Wine about": Nothing How many bottles did we buy: 4 Suitable for: Couples, Small Groups Visited March 2016 (weekend) |
Getting There
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Country
State/Province
Region
Accessibility
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Australia
Victoria
Macedon Ranges
On a paved road (although it is a bit broken up in places) with a short sandy gravel driveway. Well signposted all the way from Malmsbury
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Upon Arrival
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Parking
Setting
Commercial/Boutique
Ambiance
Airconditioning/Fireplace
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There are approximately 3 gravel carparks, but there would be space to park along the driveway if need be
Cute corrugated iron shed overlooking the vineyards. It has a nice verandah with tables and chairs that you can sit down and overlook the vineyards
Boutique
Small corrugated iron tasting room with slate floors and exposed beams, lots of windows to look over the vineyards and gardens
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+
None in particular
No wait time but we were the only ones there
Good knowledge of wines and vineyards but a bit vague on cellaring potential
Friendly and talkative, told us some stories about the history of the farm and picking stories. Felt like we really got to know the family behind the winery
No formal tour offered, but if they aren't busy and you have an interest they will be happy to show you around the facilities
Yes there are tables and chairs in the tasting room and the ones outside on the verandah
No
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Food Offering
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Yes/No
Restaurant/Café/Tasting platter
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Yes
A tasting platter can be made up of local produce but it is best that you pre-arrange this
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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 - $33
Free
N/A
Free
$15-$40
No but they do offer 10% discounts for dozen purchases
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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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Local olive oils and tapenades available for purchase
No, but welcome to run around on the grass outside
Yes, outside only, in fact we were greeted by a winery dog when we arrived
Mobile phone and internet reception can be very patchy around this cellar door, so be sure to have directions or a hard copy of a map to find your way
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