After seeing the list of wines, I asked how a tasting works at this
winery. E.g. how much does it cost, and how many wines can we try. The response was, well are you here to drink wine to buy or
just to try? This didn’t get me off on the right note. I replied that we will buy wine if we like it, but we are otherwise here to just to try the wine.
A tasting is R25 per person, but if you buy wine this fee is waived.
A tasting is R25 per person, but if you buy wine this fee is waived.
The next thing we were
given a shared tasting; where my boyfriend and I shared from one glass. We tried
the whites, and then I asked if I could try the reds. He hesitated, and then
said he had to open the bottles for me to try them. So I only got to try the
Pinot Noir and the Merlot. Both of these were ok. I wanted to try the Shiraz
but with this not being open, we couldn’t try it. We tried all three brandies,
and my favourite was the Barry & Nephews Muscat Cape Pot Still Brandy
(R290).
I would have to say I wouldn’t drive out to Barrydale to
visit this winery. I would also say, if you are in Barrydale and only have time
to try one winery, don’t make this your choice. Joubert-Tradouw was a much
better experience, with far nicer wine and a much more enjoyable tasting experience.
Perhaps others have better experiences than myself? Be sure to make a comment below if you do.
Perhaps others have better experiences than myself? Be sure to make a comment below if you do.
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