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| - Had snacks and wine at Dilworth Tasting Room on Friday night. For food we split the Burrata and Medium Combinazoni, which came with two cheeses and two meats.
Quality
Wine with charcuterie is one of my favorite things in the world. The mixture of delicious wines with unique meats and cheeses is something that is hard to mess up, however also difficult to do very well. And while Dilworth Tasting Room did a decent job, nothing about our evening had me excited to return. For food we first ordered the Burrata, which frankly was sad. Served with basil pesto and tomatoe concasse, the presentation did not make up for a lackluster cheese. Burrata requires extra love and I just did not feel it with this dish. The Medium Combinzoni was a little better. For our two cheeses we got a soft Latur and a semi soft Thomasville Tomme, and for our meats we selected Prosciutto Di Parma and Coppa. Mixed in with walnuts, almonds, pecans, fruits, tomatoes, apricot, and apple jam, it was a tasty collection. However, the bread left much to be desired. In terms of wine, I was just not very excited about anything on the menu. Eventually we settled on a red blend, but it was merely serviceable. The menu needed expanded options, with some higher quality choices. It would also be helpful for them to provide additional information about the flavor and possible pairings. It is supposed to be a tasting room after all.
Quantity
Neither of the dishes we ordered was very large, but it was fair for a snack. They had a few larger dishes on the menu, but it is a place I would stick to wine and snacks.
Value
I felt the food prices were fair with most of the snacks falling in the $10 to $15 range. The charcuterie boards were a little pricier, but with high quality items it made sense, however the math for the different sizes did not. I was less enthusiastic with the wine prices, which ranged from $30 to $60. And while that is affordable, that signified a lack of high quality selections, instead providing lots of mid-level choices.
Ambiance
Dilworth Tasting Room is a cute little bar and restaurant found in the South End area of Charlotte. When you enter they have a small wine store on the right and then a large open space for diners and loungers on the left. The back wall contains a long bar, with the unique design of bottles hanging sideways illuminated by back lighting. The center of the space had bright red couches and then tables filled the area around it. In the background a mix of jazz and indie rock filled up the space nicely. Had the weather been nicer I would have loved to sit outside. A brief peek showed a beautiful backyard oasis. With lots of trees and plants, a central pond, and strung up lights, it seemed like a perfect place to enjoy some wine. Unfortunately the weather was dark and gloomy and outside did not provide anywhere to hide.
Crowd
On Friday night this place filled up very quickly. Threatening weather with on and off showers did not deter folks. We ended up selecting a table inside worried that the weather may force folks inside. However, the rain never arrived, and luckily so, as there was not enough space inside for everyone since both inside and out were packed. It looked like an after-work crowd with just a few couples mixed in.
Service
We had come to the Dilworth Tasting Room planning to relax with a bottle of wine and casually snack on some of the food. Our waitress seemed to have different plans as she was constantly pushing for us to order more or get out. It reached its peak when she brought out menus again just in case we wanted to order something else. I don't think I've ever been at a restaurant where without asking they brought back the regular menus. It was extremely off-putting and the waitress did a poor job hiding her frustration in us trying to enjoy our visit.
Parking
We did not have to worry about parking since we took a car service, but there did appear to be some street parking along the surrounding streets.
Extra
Maybe I entered with expectations that were too high, but as a wine bar Dilworth Tasting Room was just average. They did have a decent amount of selections for food and wine, as well as beer and cocktails, but nothing really inspiring. Too much middle of the road and not enough bold and unique. Add in less than stellar service and you have a flawed wine bar, but one with a lot of potential.
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