Episode 002:
White Silo Farm and Winery
Sherman, CT
Gays at Play! is all about finding fun and unique spots for gay travel and adventure, even places where you might not expect it. For our second video, we got in the car and drove out to the White Silo Farm & Winery in Sherman, CT. On the way back, we thought we would tell you a bit about our experience.
Where is this place...
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The winery is located on Route 37 in Sherman, CT. Take US 7 North from Danbury until Route 37. Follow Route 37 up the hill and past the airport until you see the big white silo. Take a left into the parking lot.
The Basics...
Hours:
Friday-Sunday, 11am to 6pm
April to December
Wine Tastings:
Five Wine Tasting - $7
More information can be found on their website.
The Details...
Overall Experience: Medium
Wine Rating: OK, Decent
In general, the White Silo Winery produces fruit wines, which are sweet wines made with estate fruits. These wines can serve either as an accompaniment to a meal or as a nice after dinner refreshment.
During our visit, the Rhubarb wine was the best, with a nice tart flavor. The Raspberry wine, which is sweet and slightly tart, was also good. The Cassis wine, a semi-sweet wine promoted to us by the winery, was nice. Gays at Play! recommends mixing it with your favorite cognac to enhance the flavor. The Sangria, also promoted by the winery, was alright but not really worth the price. Besides, you probably already know someone who can make a mean sangria... Other Wines produced by the winery are a Black Currant wine and a Blackberry wine.
Of course the only way to know if you'll like them is to try them out! Tastings were $7 per person and include a free souvenir glass. There are no set times for tastings and walk-ins are welcome. Dress is casual. Bottles of wine will cost you between $10 and $15, while the Sangria will cost you $29 per bottle. On occasion, the winery will have live music during the main operating hours.
Our experience was that the service can be a bit slow when busy. In order to get served you will need to be somewhat aggressive (but of course polite) in getting to the bar, as people will try to cut in front of you.
The estate is very nice, with views of the rolling Litchfield hills. There are tables available inside and outside for you to enjoy a bottle of wine or a picnic lunch. A walk around the property and through the vineyards can also be very enjoyable.
As we mentioned, the winery is part of the larger Connecticut Wine Trail, which includes roughly 30 vineyards and wineries across the state. The Wine Trail provides a "passport," which you can get stamped at the wineries you visit. At the end of the season, you send in your passport and you can enter to win various prizes. The grand prize is a two-week trip to Malaga, Spain. We actually know a couple who won the trip a few years back! Other prizes include local hotel stays, limo rides and of course wine.
Gays at Play! Rating:Gay Friendly
There is no problem with being "out" here and general levels of affection, such as holding hands, should also be okay. Still, use your better judgement to avoid any problems.
Recommended for: Gay Couples, Gay Date
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Peace and Love,
Jon and David
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