Rutherglen > Cofield
Cofield |
15/20 |
Distillery Road, Wahgunyah
(Rutherglen) Victoria 3687 Open 9am to 5pm, Mon - Sat & from 10am - 5pm Sunday Cards MC,V,AE |
The Verdict
To "Cellarbrate": Friendly, knowledgeable staff with a modern, comfortable tasting room and nice outdoor space To "Wine about": Nothing How many bottles did we buy: 4 Suitable for: Couples, Groups, Families Visited December 2015 (weekday) |
Getting There
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Country
State/Province
Region
Accessibility
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Australia
Victoria
Rutherglen
Paved road with a 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 that is shared with "The Pickled Sisters Café" next door
Modern corrugated iron shed set amongst lawns with big beautiful umbrellas out the front with tables and bean bags and an oversized chess set. There is also a BBQ area
Boutique
Large modern open room with painted wooden wall panels and slate floors. Tasting area also overlooks the barrel room
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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15+
Durif, Muscat, Topaque (Tokay)
No wait, however we were the only ones there
Excellent knowledge of the wines (although he was the winemaker, so you would hope so!!!) and provided a good run down of what we were tasting
Really friendly and welcoming, very happy to talk about the winery and it's achievements and was easy to have a conversation with
Yes, every Thursday at 11am or at other times by appointment
Yes, stools at the counter
Yes, tasting notes and order form provided upon request
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Food Offering
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Yes/No
Restaurant/Café/Tasting platter
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Yes
Pickled Sisters is a highly rated café in the area and, while not operated by the cellar door, they do share a building. The picnic tables and bbq facilities are also available for use if you would like to bring your picnic provisions
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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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$18 - $39
Free
N/A
Free
$10-$30
Yes, membership with commitment to purchase that provides discounts on wine
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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 and merchandise
Yes
Yes, welcome inside as well
This was a nice, enjoyable tasting and the stools at the tasting bench were a welcome relief after a full morning of visits! Would be a great spot to sit outside on a nice day
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