On this occasion I was designated driver so myself and our elder son went outside for a run around. To his delight there was a large court yard with raised boxed seating which was most to run around and over. Set around the court yard were the cellar door, the wonderful looking restaurant and the very nice loos! In front of the cellar door was a large grassed area leading down to a pretty creek and to the right were the vines. After playing outside for at least twenty minutes we went inside to warm up. We discovered my husband only making his way through the reds whilst younger baby son was busy smiling at everyone.
Inside the cellar door there were a further two rooms open. A group tasting room and the wonderful lounge area, complete with the burning log fire and the resident dog curled up in the coach. It looked truly inviting and perfect for relaxing with a group of friends over a delicious winter red. There was not really room for kids to play in the cellar door itself so I would recommend that you visit this winery on a dry day if you have young kids that aren't happy to sit and watch you taste!
We did not eat in the restaurant but a couple enquiring at the cellar door if they could have a table were told it was fully booked so best to ring in advance.
It is a tradition among my husband and I that the taster buys the driver a bottle to enjoy at home. That evening we cracked open a bottle of the 2013 stray mongrel over supper. It was smooth and delicious and well worth purchasing at just $25 to save paying the $10 cellar door fee.
Date of visit: Sunday 15th June 2014
Hentley Farm - cnr Jenke Road/ Gerald Roberts Road, Seppeltsfield, SA 5355
www.hentleyfarm.com.au
tel: (08) 8562 8427
James Halliday five star winery
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