Silkscarf

Silkscarf Family Boutique Winery

Setting – 3.5/5

                This was actually the first winery we were going to go to but then we pulled out of the drive way because we couldn’t decide if we should go in. It’s unfortunate that when you drive up you are confused and not sure if you are in the right place because inside is a lovely wine shop but when you pull up into the gravel driveway it looks as though you are going to be storming onto someones porch. Only when a lady from another winery told us to go back did we give it a second chance. The wineshop is smallish, pretty enough, modern looking, makes you not want to touch anything because all the shelves are glass. They do have stools to sit on during your tasting which is a great idea.  Wasn’t overtly welcoming or overly beautiful but it’s nice.

Staff – 3.5/5

                She wasn’t overtly friendly or had much to say, probably because she had an age bias, or maybe it was because it was close to the end of the day. She was nice enough I guess.

Tasting – 3.5/5

                It was quick! That’s what I remember mostly. They also charged us a tasting fee I believe that was redeemable with purchase. I think .. I can’t remember sorry. But we were only allowed to chose 4 wines to try. They wine was pretty good but way out of our budget for the ones we really liked.

Wines – 3.75/5

                I want to give them a 4 but their prices were pretty steep on most of the wines($25 was the bottom range and the good shit was quite pricey) . Hey, I’m assessing overall value here.  I believe we really liked the ones we tried and ended up buying an expensive Rose that Jordan simply could not live without. It was very sweet kind of like a desert wine, if I remember correctly.

Overall  - 3.5/5
                Not my favourite, but still an important place to visit on your tour.

You can find more information about Silkscarf on their website http://www.silkw.net/