Fabbioli Cellars

Whimsical-bad ass-fun! Those are the words that come to mind after visiting here. Parking is decent, it's an unpaved lot with a circular driveway. There is handicap parking a short distance from a ramp and is assisted mobility friendly. Walking in is a delight with lots of eye catching things, I was caught In a moment of where to go and what to see at the same time. I was greeted upon entry by the manager who is very friendly, well versed and knowledgeable about the establishment and offerings. They have monthly themes, this month is dragon's. Tasting may be thoughtfully paired with a snack, guided or self guided. Both floors are well lit, plenty of natural light through big windows that look out onto the beautiful farm. Upstairs is the 360 view with what looks like a brown eye in the ceiling and gorgeous quilts hanging on the wall. They do have outdoor seating, however, it was covered in snow and rather cold out. There is live music on Saturdays, during the day. They have a great selection of wines and ciders here and looking forward to trying them all!! Everything I tried on this visit was wonderful and thoughtfully prepared. The prices are also very reasonable, especially for this area!! If you are looking for a great place to go, enjoy nice people, drink delicious wine and cider, listen to live music and enjoy an experience out of the ordinary, this is the place.

We came back to Fabbioli after more than 15 years (too long!) and were impressed with both the “new” tasting room and the welcoming staff. The bites that accompany the tasting flight are excellent and each one really complemented the respective wine. The grounds are beautiful and make for a nice afternoon sipping wine. We liked it so much that we joined their wine club.

I was honestly quite surprised and irritated by the volume of the guy who performed on 12/27. He was OBNOXIOUSLY loud and of all the times I’ve visited this and other wineries, this was the first and only time I’ve been honestly exacerbated by the musician. Perhaps because the acoustics inside the place aren’t conducive to a loudspeaker system. There was no escape from the loudness of his performing, unless I stepped outside, but it was too cold and windy out for that! My friends and other people had to yell the whole time he was playing to hear each other and for the sustained time, it really got under my skin! I usually have a great time there but this guy and his apparent notion that this was his concert venue is all that stands out to me, unfortunately.

I visited this vineyard recently with my daughter & my friends. I had never heard of this place prior to our visit. I will definitely be returning. It's beautiful scenery, serene, & an absolutely fantastic place for 🍷🍷🍷 wine tasting. I ended up purchasing 4 bottles of wine, a t-shirt, & 2 Father's Day Cards for my husband & father. Jay's Taco Truck had some tasty 🌮🌮🌮 tacos. They had horses 🐴🐴🐴 on the day we went which was a total surprise. My daughter was thrilled to have been able to interact with such a majestic animal.

Fabbioli Cellars is one of the original Loudoun County wineries of continues to amaze with its unique tastings beautiful space and lively and welcoming atmosphere. The owner Doug Fabbioli is always giving guests new experiences and offerings to make this place come alive. The beautiful surroundings enhance an already lovely atmosphere and makes you feel like you're a thousand miles from DC when you're only about an hour away! We love bringing our guests to this lovely space!

Wow! What a fun time! We came in from out of town and were suggested to go there! We live so close to wine city but decided to go anyways. The pairings were so well thought out. You get just a small pour with a small sample of food but it pushes you out of your comfort zone! I tried so many reds when they weren’t my favorite and I loved every single of them. I loved having just a little bite to go with it! What a fun experience!

We were a group of six, and really enjoyed the sparkling rose and "something white" blend at the Fabbioli Cellars winery. Lovely grounds with beautiful views and flowers, and very friendly and nice staff.

If 0 stars was an option, I would rate it a 0. The wine was good, but the service was horrible. We were rushed during the tasting, lasting about 5 minutes. The service was unfriendly, and they acted as if they were superior. Would NOT recommend the tasting, as it was truly the worst tasting experience I’ve had.

I visited the winery earlier this year through a wine tour and did not open the bottle of Fabbioli Rosa Nera until this past week. It was one of the best red wines I have tasted. I was super excited to find that I can order online. One happy customer :)

Power outages from heavy winds and rain slowed down the show but it surely didn't stop the power house of fun! The tasting experience was a great combination of personal ( I am forgetting his name unfortunately as I am doing this review a few days later and work on the brain. Tall from Frederick) down to the paring tasting that comes along with the curated list of wines. I would definitely recommend trying it at least once! The service itself was great from other friendly staff in the building and the views from the top floor are amazing. Worth stopping by and checking out! I'll definitely be back!

The wine I liked (and of which we got a bottle for our noshing afterwards) was the Tre Sorrelle dry red wine, which was eminently drinkable. Not a big fan of the rest, and the little pairings of food were distinctly hit and miss.

We spent about a week in Loudoun County exploring different vineyards. This was our last stop. The gate separating you from the vineyard is open so I assume that means you're free to meander into the vineyard which is pretty cool since most vineyards don't have that option. They had a unique offering of pairing flights with international snacks, which isn't something we saw at other vineyards. However, the ingenuity of this idea was ruined by the cheap presentation and meager serving. The flights literally came in these cheap condiment containers like the ones McDonald's has for ketchup. One of the snacks was a type of Lays potato chip that apparently is made in Canada. The serving was a single chip and it was stale. Another snack was Pocky, which is a Japanese cracke the serving size was half a stick of Pocky. With so many vineyards to choose from in Loudoun County, I doubt this is one we'll return to. Unique ideas but terrible and cheap presentation.

Good service. Interesting bi-coastal wine. Peaaceful and delicious baguette. Very nice since dog free. Solitude. Family area seperate so good for date or empty nesters looking to chillax.

We haven't been here in several years...not a lot has changed. There is no warm greeting as you arrive, just the people who work there who say, "What do you want". The guy tried to talk us out of sharing the tasting due to small bites and small pours. Well, with visiting other wineries and the cost of their tastings at $20 each, we will stick to sharing, thank you very much. And we shared very well...small bites and pours aside! We will not be returning.

We came for the first time during their Harry Potter event. The whole thing was poorly run and there was no organization. They had us wait in a line that snaked around the tasting room to purchase anything whether it was bottles, a tasting or food. It would've been much more organized if they had separate areas to purchase tastings, and food and bottles. Instead there were workers at tables where the tastings were poured (into plastic cups) after purchasing in the long line just standing there doing nothing. I only tasted the white flight and only one of the four was palatable. We also ordered the special cocktail flight which tasted like it had zero alcohol in it and were ok but was basically fruit punch. The Diagon Alley Market was a joke. 3 of the booths were sold out at 3:30 when the event was supposed to go to 5, and the booths that were there were goofy, nothing I'd want to buy. Oh yeah, the tasting room was also out of butter beer at 2:00. Ridiculous. Clearly no one here knows how to plan and run an event. I will not go back to this winery. It is a gimmicky joke. If you want good wines there are many other options that are better. Oh, and the parking and line to get out of this place.... Don't get me started. This was not a fun event.

Have had their trademark pear wine many times and has always been delicious. Was in the area and stopped by to pick up some bottles and was disappointed. The taste was OFF, started fine but ended on a weird bitter and very sour note, yuck. What's worse is the staff tasted it and totally agreed but shrugged it off as a bad batch, said that was how that particular run had turned out (!). It was undrinkable. They did not offer a refund nor did they say they would take the offending bottles off the shelf. When I asked how many bottles comprise this 'batch', they said 'a couple stacks'. So just be warned if you are buying their pear wine around the holidays. Bad wine aside, the outdoor seating area is nice. They also have a large open room upstairs but it can get very noisy with only a couple of tables.

We enjoyed the tasting and customer service! The staff was very nice, funny and helpful!

I had a good time here with a small group of friends. There is a decent variety of wines and fun ways to try them. From wine only tasting with 2oz pours to a snack pairing menu and another tasting options. I decided to go for the month special - April Outlander Wine Tasting Menu. This option comes with 1oz pours and an accompanying cellar made snack so that you can experience how their wine will elevate the food pairing that they created. I must say that there were some interesting snack combinations, for example #4 includes a tasting of their new 2019 Petite Sirah (yum) and it is paired with a Bourbon BBQ quinoa chip with balsamic cheese, artichoke asiago, Chik-Fil-A sauce and Jacobs cream cracker... and it actually worked together lol. It was fun experiencing some creative snacks and enjoying the wine as suggested - sip, snack and sip. Their in-house menu included the usual vineyard pairings, cheeses, charcuterie, meats, etc. I like that there was a food truck available on the premises which provided another option outside oft he usual vineyard snacks. Our party enjoyed food from the truck as well as the host cellar. The tasting room under the main level has some interesting decor and plenty of room for guests. The bathroom was clean and there were workers that frequently checked on us and cleaned up after departing customers. Overall decent Vineyard.

On Sunday January 22, 2023, my wife and I took a trip to Fabbioli Cellars. My wife loves this place and we decided to take a random trip post Covid. This place is one of a kind with there food paired wines. This weeks menu was a tailgating addition which structured wines around the foods you would normally see during a game. We loved every single one and the way they were paired together was amazing. This is a family business and the owner was wonderful with genuine care and dedication to her craft. We went in the cold time of the year just to see how things were and this place is jaw dropping, the views of the grape vines and open space was really peaceful. We spent hours just relaxing and the peach sangria is a must try.

One of our all time favorite places to stop on our wine tasting outings in the area. They do an amazing rotating wine and food pairing that just makes the entire experience so much fun. Don't be turned off by the Styrofoam boxes, plastic cups, or inexpensive paxkaging. The unique food pairings are worth it! Dog friendly and live music on the weekends. Highly recommend giving this place a try if you're in the area.

Love was in the air yesterday (Monday) at Fabbioli Cellars . Bae and I decided to celebrate Vday a few days before the frenzy! I chose Fabiolli because of the titanic theme and the food pairing. I love the decorations and the view of the vines from upstairs is beautiful! We arrived around 3pm and was greeted by a gentleman ( Jason or Justin i believed) . We had a choice between sitting in the barrel room or upstairs , we chose upstairs as I wanted to enjoy the view, there were only two ladies . We chose the flight with the food pairing which was $15 for a total of 7 wines . Only one of the wine did not have a food pairing. We had a blast trying to figure out what were the different type of cheese, how to pronouns certain words such as "Manchego Michita cheese" lol. Oh I was forced to stop taking pics as I was trying to enjoy us so sorry for not many pics of the winery. Bae enjoyed pretty much everything , he decided to get us a bottle of Sangiovese to enjoy. Our two favorite were the Sangiovese and Carmenere. I decided to get a bottle of Merlot to take home. He definitely wants to go back smoke a cigar and enjoy the port which he thought was not too sweet but perfect ! *Masks required while moving around* *tables are 6ft apart * *Fire pire available * *Food is allowed so I brought us a heart shape charcuterie * Definitely recommend going on a weekday (Monday) so u get to enjoy the winery for yourself lol!! Till next time #MELANINONTHEMOVEDC #nadjmaqueen

We stopped by here one afternoon during their Harry Potter event. Lots of HP themed decorations and even some vendors selling themed wares outside. They offered a few different types of wines- we went for a red wine flight along with their special selection of food and wine pairings. Some of the reds were quite good for the area and worth another try. But the food pairings was where this really shined. It was a little odd with the Styrofoam boxes and plastic cups, but the wines with the different cheese, crackers and fruits all worked amazing well- someone really knew what they were doing when they assembled the groupings. Its one of the more unique tastings in the area and well worth a stop.

I have been here a few times, and have not been disappointed. Aside from a beautiful location and nice decor and setup, I really enjoy their wine tasting. Fabbioli pairs their wines with small food bites - and they even have Gluten Free and Vegetarian options. No matter how many tastings, the pairing has been spot on. During COVID, they are offering self-guided wine tastings with five wines and paired food bites that you can enjoy on location or take home.

When I tell you I had the absolute best experience ever , I came here with a friend and we had a fabulous time. The host gave us a list of what we were tasting and the pairings of food that go with each selection of wine . Mind you these are small bites but they have so much thought behind them and they pair so nicely with the different wines . My favorite out of the many we had was the Una peara , it was undertones of crisp pears and had a few notes of spice . The thanksgiving bite is what we had with this one , cranberry and a cracker and something else it was so delicious . We ended up going up stairs in the restaurant, it was a beautiful view of the winery big bay windows . We ordered some more of the bites for that month and got a whole bottle of the Una Pera . Prior to leaving I mentioned to the host that my wife died , he gave me a snowflake cut out of her name . It was the most beautiful kind gesture . This was above and beyond the call of duty and the fact that he took the time to listen and do that speaks volumes about the level of customer service and just human kindness this man had . I cannot wait until the next time I will return , please go this place is gorgeous .

I absolutely loved Fabbioli Cellars. They have a unique array of wines for those who are intimated by fancy places. This place isn't intimidating, the staff is friendly and they do themes every month which is super fun! When I went our server was Dam who was very nice and personable. Our wines and ciders were paired with food and crackers. There was a speak-easy type atmosphere in the next building. Would definitely recommend for a nice afternoon out.

Hands Down, BEST WINE TASTING I'VE EVER ENCOUNTERED! Our wine guide, Gayle (sp?) was a blast to be around and she knew her thing about the wines she poured up to this excited group of about 25 wine enthusiast! Located in Leesburg, Virginia, the wine tastings are paired with gourmet food pairings to compliment the wine. We did a "sip-bite sandwich," if you will. Sip the wine, take a bite of the food pairing provided, repeat. No lie, each food pairing enhanced the flavor of the wine 100%! Delicious! Our wine tasting was held in the basement of the facility where wine barrels are located, but they have wine tastings in other areas on-site. We tasted 7 wines, with 7 accompanied bites, all for the reasonable price of $15. They have other packages and prices, inquire within. You can of course purchase bottles of wine, glasses, glasses of wine, wine charms, other knick-knacks, and food to accompany your wine. While you sip and chill you can either stay on the main level, where tables and chairs are provided, sit on the porch to admire the 360 degree view of the vineyards or go upstairs. On cooler days, fire pits are operational for guests to snuggle up around while toasting the evening away. A fun and interesting way to enjoy locally grown wine while on a date, a girl's day away, or just a fun get away with friends.

We had a very nice time here! The outside was dog and kid friendly. We did a few 3 wine flights that we picked ourselves. You can also do a tasting menu with 5 sips and 5 snacks. The PB&J was a favorite snack. I ended up buying the cider, pear wine, and pear cider. It's a more chill vineyard, you go up and order what you rather than a seated experience that happens all at once. That staff was very nice and knowledgeable.

I visited Fabbioli Cellars for the first time earlier this year for a wine tasting. It was a hot and humid day out - so the tasting room air conditioning was a welcome respite! We procured our tastings and were instructed where to hang out as the staff prepared for the next tasting. As we got started started - plates of food morsels were brought out and we were instructed to leave them be - and they would advise us - with which wines to taste each tidbit with. Fun! We very much enjoyed all the wines - would love to come back here again! #FabbioliCellars

This is a nice winery in an area with many. We visited for the 1st time recently after receiving a recommendation to come here from another nearby winery. It was quite busy on a Saturday afternoon and we actually waited outside for a bit until some of the other customers checked out. After a few minutes, we went inside and were showed all of the options for the day - buying bottles, doing a self-guided tastings, snacks, etc. We opted for the tasting and were given all of the samples at once to take outside. It was a beautiful day and we were happy to snag a spot at one of the tables right off the main house. The wines we tried were pretty good and we enjoyed just relaxing in the shade for a bit.

I would Fabbioli definitely worth the trip from DMV area. Overall rating 4/5: when you first walk in, they asked you if you are interested in doing the tasting and then you will have to pay at the register first. You get seated at a table of 5 to do a group tasting. It's actually very efficient that way. I like that concept. Food& Wine 4/5- I love that they have seasonal and rotating menu. Each month they change the menu theme. Tasting is $15 come with seven wines and gourmet nibble pairing. One of my favorites is definitely the 'Una Pera'. It's their white wine made of pear and it's so refreshing. However, I don't recommend the cider tasting at this place. They are available at the speakeasy. After your tasting you can order a bottle and kick it off at the back, where you get to sit under the pavilion and overlook the vineyard. Atmosphere 3/5- This place has a lot potential! Great spot and view here. Live music or just music was missing. Staff 5/5 - the staff were super friendly.

This place was adorable and I loved the wine options! The place was really cozy and I hope to come back!

The wine flight was nice, great outdoor seating. The wine bar is a bit crowded for bigger groups.

All I can say is Fabiolli is one of my all time favorite wineries. I went here for the first time for my birthday (summer 2019). I loved the wine and food pairing/tasting. Staff were welcoming and very knowledgeable of the wines. I can't recall how much the tasting was, but it was worth it. We were also there for the girl scout cookie pairing, which was fun. My favorite wine is Una Pera. Its a white wine with a slight sweetness, but very refreshing. The raspberry merlot was also another favorite. Delicious red wine with a fruity sweetness to it. My husband really loved the rosa nera, which is a port wine...really delicious. There is plenty of indoor and outdoor seating, with beautiful scenery. They also offer snacks and options to purchase bottles and glasses of wine. Generally they have a drink of the month as well. During COVID, they have instilled necessary precautions. Plus they have plenty of seating outdoors, which is even better. On the weekend they do require reservations and they have a limited schedule as well. Be sure to keep an eye out on their FB page for updates.

The wife and I love this place! The rolling hills are beautiful and the landscaping is done well here. There is outdoor seating and 2 floors where you can hang out after a tasting. The wines are fine (its Virginia, not Napa) and while I do wish they poured more during the tasting, their innovative food pairings is what keeps us coming back. The staff has always been very friendly and accommodating of our large groups. Everything is on the pricier side but we always enjoy ourselves here. I suggest bringing some games to play with friends and buy a bottle or two and relax! They had a pop up patisserie this weekend which had some great desserts. Every month they change it up so you never have the exact same thing twice. Their raspberry wine is still our favorite!!

Beautiful setting with multiple areas to enjoy some nice wines. We loved the food bite pairings that went with our tasting; very special! Favorite was Sangiovese. Very good even for a red wine snob. Lol!

Thankfully I'm not the type of person to allow the stars given for my review to reflect one moment of a whole experience but if I were that type, Fabbioli would get minus stars if it were allowed all because of Caitlin. Since I'm not.... If you are a millennial - this place is totes for you. If you like the smell of cow dung and the accompanying sound of moos - this place is for you. The lovely cows are right out back by the watering hole on a neighboring farm to greet you and add to the outdoor acoustics and aromas. Luckily, or sadly depending (thanks Caitlin and neighbor cows), I found three wines that I liked. The '18 chard, the '18 rosé and the '17 Cham. Didn't buy any - because Caitlin. Unlike most vineyards I've visited recently, Fabbioli does not have the ability to have a "tab" so that you can pay for your tasting, food (if available on site) and the wines you want all on one receipt. Prices?? What you'd pay at Giant, Safeway, Target or TW&M. That's a good thing because the other vineyards I've visited and purchased from start at $18-$20 for their not so good stuff and the good ones or more popular wines start around $28. Now, if you have it like that - fine. But I write for everyone - bougies like me and bargain hunters - like me. I'm not yet "wealthy" and the wealthy can afford what they want when they want so they don't look at prices (unless they're the cheap wealthy and they can refer back a few sentences). [Insert smirk and lol emojis.] What drew me here is that they pair their tastings with small bites. My only negative was this weekend was Hawai'i themed and the alleged teriyaki chicken almost made me vomit - seriously. I wiki-ed it - teriyaki isn't even Hawai'ian sooooo. [Insert side eye gif.] If you've read thus far, despite Caitlin's ruining my visit from the word "welcome", I say visit if you want to taste average wines at normal prices amid cow sounds and smells in an otherwise inviting and peaceful setting after a tedious drive on a gravel/dirt road paired with dubious tiny bites. PS: I'm ear hustling a convo at a nearby table and I'm like [insert wide eyed shocked and scream emojis.] LMBO out loud!

Nice, classy atmosphere at this winery. Me and 11 of my friends were on a winery tour and we made this our first wine stop (after a brewery). 9 of us were signed up for the food/wine pairing tasting which was held in the basement. I did not do that, so I can't say whether it was worth the $20 or not. Me and 2 others decided to just buy a bottle of their Rose and sit at a table downstairs by the rest of our party while they tasted. It seemed like a nice tasting. The dude talked a lot and they were laughing a bunch. Our Rose was ok, dryer than we expected but nonetheless, good. They also have another option for a tasting if you aren't interested in the $20 food option. They have just a wine option where they give you this cool carrier...like a wine glass tree. So I guess it's probably a flight of wine, other than a tasting. The atmosphere at this winery was cool as heck. As you can probably tell from other peoples pictures, it's a round building. Like a glorified, sturdy yurt. The employees were very friendly and it was pretty busy in there while we visited. We visited in December so it was too cold to hang outside but I can imagine when it's nicer it is probably a nice setting outside as well. Very cool place!!

Fabbioli Cellars is a lovely winery in Leesburg, not too far from the Leesburg Outlets. They offer a different wine tasting experience, in that they pair bites with their tasting. If you want to do a tasting, you first prepay for your tasting and then wait to be seated. They also red, white, and custom flights, wines by the glass, as well as food. Since it was our first time, we opted to do the full tasting. The wine tasting was fantastic. Our wine educator was awesome and was knowledgable of Fabbioli wines. Our tasting included 7 wines, 6 bites, and a bonus wine. Two of the wines did not include a bite. The tasting was a mix of red, whites, and port wines. Fabbioli produces a variety of Italian inspired wines, as well as others. The bites paired really well with the wines. Many of the bites were a mix of savory and sweet. The tastings are themed and they change the bites and tastings monthly. I was impressed that the tastings changed monthly. After the tasting we decided to each enjoy a flight of four wines. We throughly enjoyed our experience and we will definitely be back.

From the pictures and previous reviews I was expecting a relaxing tasting experience and some tasty bites to go with it. The actual experience was quite different... first off, the winery is accessed via a twisty, narrow, packed-dirt road with several blind turns and a single lane bridge. After a couple of hair raising encounters with people apparently bent on causing a collision, I was more than ready to relax at a table and enjoy a nice glass or two of wine. Unfortunately, walking into the tasting room was akin to walking into a sardine tin. People were lined up all the way to the door waiting to check in. There were a couple of tables in the middle of the room but the edges were lined with long group tables filled with tasters, that I had plenty of time to observe as I waited my turn to check in and pay for a tasting. 15 minutes later I was finally checked in and clutching a glass while waiting again to be directed to a tasting location. The monthly tasting theme is Paris, which I thought sounded quite promising, and this helped to restore my spirits somewhat. The second wait was mercifully brief, roughly 5 minutes. At this point I was directed along with a large number of other people to a tasting area downstairs. There my hopes of a separate table were completely dashed as we were herded to a long C shaped bar where our tasting platters were already being set in place. Taking my place along with the rest of the group, we were presented first with a cider (not a wine... I thought this was a wine tasting?!). The cider being only average, I had to ask for a dregs jar to dump the rest. Then we were presented with a petit manseng, the only white wine for the tasting. It soon joined the cider in dregs jar. Following the manseng were 3 very acceptable reds, a chambourcin, a meritage blend and cab forward blend, these were all paired with specific bites, some more successfully than others. And then we were presented a raspberry merlot, very sweet and completely overwhelming the flavors of the Merlot, and yet another cider (this time a strawberry cider). So, here's the thing, when I pay $18 for a wine tasting, I don't know about you, but I want to taste WINE, not a fruit blend and not cider. And if you're going to advertise a Parisian theme, then I'd expect the food bites at least to speak to the theme. Hummus and apples and shortbread just don't read "French" to me. Also, if you're too crowded to offer groups their own table experience, it would be better to say so up front. I didn't enjoy being squashed in with larger groups. The wine I did taste was nice, but the tiny tastings were not worth the $18 I paid and probably didn't give me a real feel for the direction the winery is pursuing with their winemaking. It was stuffy, crowded, and decidedly not fun so I won't be back.

Fabbioli cellars, thank you so much for the education on your wines I really enjoyed myself! The pairings where perfect. Staff was great! The grounds are are cute. They have picnic areas and seating all around the property. Cute little deck and inside you have 360 views! Very relaxing! I will definitely be back.

Great vineyard and a must! This vineyard was beautiful and their tasting for the month was outstanding. They kicked in an extra tasting to their package because of Father's Day weekend. The attendant, Kim, was very knowledgeable of the entire selection and was very entertaining for our group. We purchased some of their selection and enjoyed one of the bottles upstairs with two great platters, Brie platter and a variety platter that was delicious--to die for! Highly recommend!

Such a great winery. When you walk in they greet you and tell you the spill of how it works. It's a decent size inside. When we arrived, the cattle came with us. All of a sudden when they open 20 some people ran in with us. They have a really great way to try wine. They had 3-4 different stations set up. Each station had a different pairing of wine with different food items. For example, one area had wine pairings on girl scout cookies. It was $10 per person in each section. They did a wonderful idea and provided me an idea on a winery event that I'm involved with at the University where I work. They provided a dry white and worked the way to a dessert wine. You look at the taste, then indulge yourself with a treat, and then more wine. It was the perfect method. Our hostess was very good at her job. Recommend checking this place out. We purchased some good wine.

Remarkably clean bathrooms, sweet staff. I read a few negative reviews about children, but Fabbioli allows them in the downstairs barrel room, as well as outside...this accommodation is preferred for me at least, so that I can find time to relax quietly while families can also enjoy the atmosphere. Raspberry Merlot is my favorite, the Chambourcin isn't as good as i'd hoped.

This place is all about volume and bad wine. The "winery" consists of a single building dedicated to running tastings and selling stuff. I can get past the commercialization if only the wines were even the least bit drinkable. With so many wineries around and you should be able to find something better or at least more enjoyable. On the plus(ish) side, the wines are accompanied by a plate of paired "food nibbles". These are half-crackers topped with a small dollop of something or other (and in one case a small chocolate truffle) that goes with the wine you are sampling. I was impressed that they were able to accommodate my girlfriend's gluten allergy (if only to remove those items that contained gluten. That said, the worst parts were the wines, there were more than one, that contained raspberry flavoring. The high point was the chocolate truffle that accompanied the atrocious port at the end of this ill-advised flight.

Hey have fire pits and we loved it! Seems like it is nice inside but we stayed outside at a fire pit and loved it. We got their equivalent of a pink noir and a cheese board. They were also selling Girl Scout cookies and had a seafood food truck outside. We called about an hour ahead to make sure we had a fir pit space but it was snowy and cold so we were fine. To be safe definitely call ahead and make a reservation. Good wine!

We came here after the holidays on a fairly nice winter day to sit outside and try some wines. They had a decent amount of outdoor seating, plus some spots with fire pits so we had a nice little bonfire to keep warm and someone constantly coming by to check on the fire. I did the wine and chocolate tasting and it was great, as the chocolates paired so well. We got a bottle of cab franc which was tasty and a bottle of the white wine as well. The wines were simple but tasty, nothing I would drive out specifically for but none the less, reasonably priced and great for casual drinking. We also ordered two orders of the angry Italian and loved the dip and baguette. I look forward to coming back here again!

This winery is spacious, I was shocked to see how well they set up the social distancing situation. I highly recommend to book a reservation in advanced (indoor or outdoor). My friends and I were seated outside at table #45. Our table had shading and was more intimate than the large fields near by the parking area. It's amazing Fabbioli stayed creative with their tasting menu consisting of 5 drink and small bites pairing! We had the pleasure to experience the James Bond 007 theme. I look forward to my next visit in September.

Bryan and I got out this weekend to Fabbioli Cellars, a local winery which was reccomemded by a friend to be a great Covid-conscious place to visit. We have only been out to eat or drink twice since March, once on a restaurant patio, and once at another winery doing strictly outside service. Both of those times we have been uncomfortable and uneasy, not confident in the safety of our experience, and have been left disappointed and feeling as though we had done something wrong. I cannot say enough good things about our experience at Fabbioli. We felt comfortable, confident, safe, and overall just releived to be out somewhere together guilt free. Below details our experience, for anyone who would like to be able to enjoy an outdoor winery experience in the unsure and stressful atmosphere COVID-19 has created. Fabbioli is welcoming guests by reservation only on weekends. We called last minute (Saturday morning) to see if they had any available "time slots" for that afternoon. We were told they had avaialability later that afternoon at 2:30. A few hours and a beautiful drive later, we arrived at the winery. We of course brought Goose along for the adventure as well . (10 plus bonus points for being dog friendly!) When you arrive, you check in at a white tent they set up outside the tasting room. While they have some availability indoors, we opted for an outdoor table since we had the puppy with us. We were given a table number and general direction as to where our table was located. We walked around to the backside of the building, and to my delight discovered that the table spacing was very generous (way more than 6 feet) and most of the tables were empty. When we found our table, the closest table to us was a good 12 feet, and the closest occupied table was even more than that. It was hot, 85 degrees, but there was a breeze and we ordered a bottle of chilled Rose and got comfortable. You order inside the building, at a cash register. All the employees walking inside and outside were wearing masks, and the floors were clearly marked to help guests maintain social distancing while inside the building. We brought a bowl of water for the pup, as was suggested over the phone, since they are not giving out dog water bowls at this time (due to safety). They have canopies installed outside so the tables are shaded and comfortable even on a hot summer day. Although it was in the 80's, the breeze and the shade made it feel great but I'm sure the Rose helped. What I was really impressed with overall was the cleanliness. When you depart, you check out as well. A couple tables checked out while we were there, and immediately you see a staff member come out wearing a mask to bus the table. They also thoroughly wipe down the tables AND chairs with disinfectant. know that most restaurants have these type of measures currently in place, but the detail felt genuine and with purpose. It was so refreshing to feel taken care of. My feeling upon leaving was that we were carefully considered as a guest. Overall, outstanding experience. I can't wait to return! Goose also had a blast sniffing around and trying to figure out were the cows were.

I had heard good things about this winery from a friend and I decided to take her advice and give it a try after brunch with some friends one day. The decor in the winery was... interesting. There was an affinity for cats... Be advised the winery is not child friendly. The winery was doing girl scout cookie and wine pairings, which we all opted for. We also did a regular tasting, so we had 2. I was unimpressed with the complexity of the wine and it had a "homemade" taste. It was possible that the wine had been sitting in plastic dixie cups waiting to be served for a tasting for some time, but it was not as good as I had hoped for. We sat upstairs as a group and there was a tarot card reader that was a lot of fun for us to all try! We had decided to get a glass of wine on top of the pairings, as the tastings were small dixie cups. This is my fault, but I should have looked at the prices prior to ordering a glass. Apparently I chose an expensive glass of wine and paid $22 for one glass of wine, that in my opinion was mediocre, but the best one they had to offer. We were enjoying ourselves, deep in conversation and not caring about the cost.... unfortunately, we were told they decided to close early for the Superbowl (despite any posting). We were asked to leave early and so was a group of about 8 people beside us. There are so many good wineries along Rt 15 that I would probably not stop here again.

I've been here plenty of times and the constantly changing food pairings and wine menu keeps me coming back. Definitely one of my Top 5 favorite wine destinations. The $15 tasting fee is on the high side but worth every cent. As an unabashed red wine lover, this winery is akin to paradise. To give you an idea of Doug Fabbioli's focus on reds, it took years before he grudgingly made a white wine. And when he did, is named it "Something White". I like this guy's style! They also have a good assortment of fruit-inspired wines. Fabbioli Cellars also has a huge focus on food pairings; really just tiny bites served with your tasting. As the wine menu changes, so does the pairings. My favorites include the Rosa Nera port-style with lemonchello gelato, the Rasberry Merlot with a truffle, and the pear wine with an apricot/goat cheese/cranberry marmalade mix on a cracker. I take copious notes on these pairings to prepare for the time when I eventually decide to host, and need to do my own parings. Their current wine-lineup is always posted on the website, so pay attention for when a particular favorite is available. Here is a selection of favorites from my own tastings: 2013 Sangiovese - a BIG favorite. Nice color and nose, yet still on the bold side. 2012 Padrino (98% Tannat). Nice cherry palate Rose Nera - Black Raspberry port-style. Royalty - Possibly my favorite port of theirs Raspberry Merlot - even better chilled 2013 Chardonnay - Notes of lemon, not buttery at all 2012 Cab Franc Reserve - Not as earthy or green peppery as other Francs, but liked it a lot Pear wine - I'd have never thought of pears as a wine, but they make it work. While I've never tried it, I love looking at the Port-style pear wines with an actual pear in the bottle. It's been years since I've had their 100% Tannat so I can barely remember it. But yes, they have two Tannats here! One recent change is they are getting ready to open a new tasting room (important because the old one is kinda small). They let me take a peak at it and it had some wonderful views of the vineyard. Special "Thank You" to Sarah, my server. She snuck me a taste of something that happened to be open, but swore me to secrecy regarding what it was. I promise Sarah, no telling!

Long been our favorite place to order from, they had a 10% case discount for the holiday weekend, so we decided to visit the actual winery for the first time in 4.5 years. In that time, their tasting price has gone up from $5 to $15, and the pours are much smaller. But they now include a small bite of food with each wine, encouraging you to sip, eat, and then sip again to taste the difference. I loved that. And the bites were delicious, too! So I'd say it all works out for the better. The tastings are still run in small groups, so that you get personalized attention, and our girl was very friendly and knowledgeable. The first wine was Una Pera - a sweet white made with Asian pears (they actually place the bottle around a young pear and let it grow inside the bottle, it's pretty cool). This was paired with a pea puff topped with honeyed goat cheese and a sweet potato crisp. Next was Something White (a joke from people asking the owner when he was going to start making "something white") - a Viogner and Vidal Blanc blend, paired with mascarpone and sea salt caramel on a cracker. The first red was a light Sangiovese, that is good for hot weather and as a table wine - pared with grilled asparagus and garlic cheddar, wrapped in prosciutto. Next was a dry Zinfandel (our least favorite), paired with a roasted beet crisp and salted ginger thyme butter. The Tre Sorelle was also dry - Jasper liked it, I didn't. It was paired with goat cheese, rosemary, and smoked sundried tomato on a saltine. The first of the dessert wines was the Raspberry Merlot, made with raspberries grown on property. I'm fond of this sweet table wine, Jasper is not. It pairs beautifully with chocolate, and the bite they provided us was, in fact, a dark chocolate truffle. Last was Jasper's favorite (he orders it by the case, and has been known to drink a whole bottle in one evening) - Rosa Nera, a black raspberry port. They served it with a lemon honey truffle - I wouldn't have thought to go with such a bright lemon flavor, but it really worked. I love the small bite tasting idea, it makes me really want to host a tasting at my house and do something similar. We brought some salami and cheese with us, to have a picnic lunch outside, but you can also buy food there.

We've been back a couple of times since my previous review and had very different experiences. Still have small pours and tiny bites of food, but everything was very good! The staff are very friendly and helpful, too. There's a very nice outdoor deck to enjoy your wine (or cider) on. They also have a couple of very friendly cats that you may need to step over if they decide to nap in the middle of the floor. It was adorable!

One of my favorite winery's in NoVa. Great wine and a beautiful venue to sit and sip

The ambience and presentation wasn't as nice as it could be, when looking for a relaxing spot to enjoy some wine. I can forgive this if the wine is good, but we didn't like anything in either of the tasting menus.

I felt this was a bit overrated for me. It was my friend's go-to and I am glad she loves it as much as she does. We have differing tastes though, I guess when it comes to wine tastings. Fabbioli is very commercialized. They price for their tastings is very outlandish, and the food they pair the wine with is so minimal that it doesn't even make a difference if it is there or not. For $15 you get a taste of 6 - 8 wines and bites that go with the wine. You pay before you participate in the tasting. Your full group has to be there or they won't seat you to try the tasting. I feel like I am pretty much repeating what Dave H. said in the fact that they seem very scripted when talking about the wine. Our particular host was talking about how they were short staffed that day and how she wanted a break. I was already a bit turned off at this point which probably didn't give me the optimal experience due to my feelings of being overwhelmed with how they handled the crowds. Were the staff nice? Yes. Were the wines good? Yes. Did I enjoy the minimal small bites? Yes. Did I feel rushed like we meant to be in and out within a certain time so they could seat more people? Yes, and I felt that the experience would have ben more enjoyable if I didn't feel like they were herding cattle in and out of the place. My friends bought a wine membership, and my significant other bought 3 bottles of wine for $73 - they were running a special. I won't be rushing back. It's not the kind of place I would want to go for a wine tasting when I want a relaxed and enjoyable experience with a personal touch.

We showed up at 4:15pm and the general manager was abrasive and not welcoming. We had a group of 10 and wanted to buy a couple bottles of wine. The GM greeted us with saying that they close at 5, which we knew, and that because we didn't have a reservation (when no one was there) we weren't welcome. When we continued to tell her we'd be in and out- she became more combative. Her workers are suffering from her rude behavior and losing out on money.

Julie, personality of a rattle snake, rushed through our tastings to fast. We were not informed that the tasting were all going to be sweet. A joke for customer service Just go to Stone Tower and Eight chains north to find excellent welcome and good wines.