Better before the \"Upscale Change\"
When I first visited this winery, I was overcome by its charm, lovely ambiance in a low-key atmosphere. Since the red carpet theme has been installed, they charge 25.00 per head (whether you drink or not, my husband was driving and did not wish to taste) to visit the the celler. I explained to the attendant I wanted to purchase Rubicon Estate and she gave me a "Purchase Pass" to be granted to ability to be a customer and purchase wine! I purchased a bottle of the Estate and the staff behind the wine bar was lovely but, one of the women from the entrance actually asked the wine server (while I was still standing at the bar!) what I bought and seemed surprised. The wine at this winery is fantastic but, the winery staff and operations has become exclusive.. and not in a good way.