Norton Road Wines
Overview
Norton Road Wines is a family-owned vineyard specialising in growing and making small-batch cool climate wines that reflect the terroir of their region.
Norton Road Wines estate is a 4 acre block situated at the headland of the Yass creek in Wamboin at 800 metres. They specialise in Pinot Noir and Riesling and are expanding the vineyard with new plantings of French varieties Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Gamay, Pinot Meunièr, and Chardonnay. They also manage fruit from the 4 acre Summerhill Road block in Bywong which has plantings of Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Noir and Riesling and sits at 660 metres - true 'cool climate' wine.
Biggie’s Barbecue is the vineyard restaurant offering low and slow American BBQ inspired food and is open each Saturday and Sunday for food and wine tastings.
The restaurant and function rooms can be booked for private functions any day of the week. The menu offers drink pairings and weekly food and beverage specials, an outdoor bar and alfresco dining.
Accessibility
Actively welcomes people with access needs.
Adhere to The Food Authority requirements for allergy management in food preparation
Advise tour guides of the access needs of guests at the time of booking (includes pick up and drop off requirements)
Ask all visitors if there are any specific needs to be met
Caters for people who use a wheelchair.
Caters for people with allergies and intolerances.
Caters for people with sufficient mobility to climb a few steps but who would benefit from fixtures to aid balance. (This includes people using walking frames and mobility aids)
Have a step free main entrance to the building and/or reception area (includes ramps or slopes with a maximum gradient of 1:14, otherwise are too steep for wheelchairs)
Have a wheelchair accessible toilet / shower and change room
Have an accessible public toilet which is unlocked
Have at least one wheelchair accessible parking space with wheelchair accessible signage clearly displayed (International standards are 3200mm wide x 2500 mm high)
Have doorways which are easy to open and have lever handles (doorways 850mm or wider when open and not heavy)
Have grab rails in the bathroom
Have step free access to restaurant, lounge and bar
Have step free access to the conference or function room
Have step free outdoor pathways (includes picnic areas, barbecues and shelters)
Have wheelchair accessible picnic tables (picnic tables require 720mm knee clearance and 800mm maximum height)
Modify your cooking and cleaning practices to cater for people with food allergies or chemical intolerances (could include menus with meals free from: nuts, dairy, seafood, eggs, gluten etc)
Offer a range of contact methods for receiving complaints
Offer multiple options for booking - web, email, phone
Provide assistance with booking arrangements (includes providing clear itineraries with written instructions on what to do at various destinations)
Provide seating in common areas including reception area
Provide toiletries which are chemical and fragrance free (if requested)
Train your staff in disability awareness
Use floors/coverings which are slip resistant, firm and smooth
Use non-slip tiles in the bathroom or slip resistant matting
Website meets WCAG 2.0 accessibility standards
