Silva Daskalaki Winery "Biodynamic Farming" — Attraction in Municipality of Heraklion

We had the full "platinum" experience which included nine wines, 6 types of food, and, normally, a short tour of the winery and a visit to a vineyard. The tour and visit could not happen for operational reasons which is a shame, maybe it could have been mentioned when we made the reservation. If September isn't a good time to visit the vineyard just say so in advance. It did not ruin the experience but it is disappointing.

The platinum tasting is very extensive. You first get a lecture about all the different wines of which you will taste 9. I would suggest cutting this up so you'd have some info, then wine, then more info and so on. It's A LOT of info to absorb. Regardless the sommelier was very friendly and knowledgeable.

The accompanying food is great, the meat dishes (pork shank, braised veal, pork in lemon) were some of the best I had on Crete and there was very good cheese as well. The portions were so big, we could not finish all our plates.

We ended up buying a couple of wines. By weird coincidence, after our visit we discovered the local beach mini market sold Silva wine for a couple Euro less than at the family's vineyard shop itself. Not something you'd expect - I don't mind supporting family businesses, but if you're looking at certain wines to buy and are conscious about €€ than be sure to check the local super/mini markets too - you might...

This is a small family winery with amazing wines. Their Sommelier is wonderful and knowledgeable. He us detailed description of each wine. Their tasting room is very intimate and right below the owners house. This may be a small place but their wines are big on taste! Their 5 bottle tasting was incredibly reasonable and they served the most delicious rusks and assorted cheeses. The area is beautiful. Grapevines and olive trees growing all over the hills. I recommend this winery to anyone looking for a...

🥰🥰🥰 Cretan wines at its finest !!!!! If you haven't tried yet any of their amazing collection of wines your taste palette misses out....I had Silva Emilia at my wedding 7 years ago as jewelry at church table at the ceremony... People have to come and experience the flavors of Daskalaki wines...My personal best is Emilia as I mentioned before along with Psithiros and Sera (whites)....Do yourself a favor and visit their winery, you will thank me later 😉 don't forget to greet Dafni mascot dog...