Just had dinner here. Been wanting to go for a while and was not disappointed at all. Appetizers and sandwiches were amazing. The wine choices incredible! read more

Why did it take me 3 years to find you?! Had a great dinner with my daughter. The wine and drink flights are plentiful and varied. We were lucky that Casandra ( head of wines) was available to guide us through options and answer questions. We have been curious to find wines without all the additives and got an education on the latest sustainable trends. Left with a Malbec that was delicious and I did not think I liked Malbecs til I met this one! Hopeful we can get in for our daughter's upcoming graduation. The whole family will enjoy this place. I had potato/leek soup and thoroughly enjoyed the dip app. The hummus creamy and flavorful and the whipped feta with hot money unique. My daughter's salad was large and the greens plentiful. Hope to try the grilled cheese with tapenade on my next visit. read more

Came here on a Saturday evening and it was empty. We got 2 flights- Sprizter and Old World. We also did a build your own charcuterie board with 2 cheeses & 2 meats. Place was decorated nicely and it is a perfect spot for date night! They also have outdoor seating read more

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Great ambiance here! Went with some girlfriends and got charcuterie boards and flights and we're all really happy with the value. Plenty of seating inside but definitely make a reservation. Service was fast and helpful read more

I've heard so many great things about The Wine Lab for many years now, but have never come until tonight! Came here with my mom on a Friday night with no reservation. It wasn't too busy, but you can make reservations via their website. The ambiance is really nice and not too upscale. It is comfortable and provides for a nice dining experience. The service was decent, a little slow, but it was still attentive. Our server was very nice. The food is presented well, with aesthetic elements to it. We started with the dip plate where you can choose 3 dips out of their selection. It is served with warm pitas, pretzel chips, and crackers. We opted for the house made pimento cheese, black garlic whipped feta, and smoked trout. All three were really satisfying, with bold flavors. The pimento was really good and worked nicely with the pretzel chips. Their whipped feta is different compared to other whipped fetas we've had. The texture is more similar to a mousse and the garlic was strong, but not overpowering. It was really good and was my mom's favorite of the three! The smoked trout wasn't disappointing either. It had a smokiness to it with notes of dill. Next was the adventurous board which included grilled halloumi, cambozola blue cheese, duck rillette, speck, and accoutrements. This was a great charcuterie board and we both enjoyed pairing the various elements of the board with each other. The apricot jam and berry-like jam worked best with the cambozola blue cheese. The saltiness of the speck paired nicely with the mustard and dull flavors of the halloumi. The duck rillette was really great, with a nice fattiness to it, providing a lot of flavor. The accoutrements were also great, really enjoyed the bread (which was served warm), the Marcona almonds, and the pickled veggies! I had the spicy Tasso ham sandwich, which was unexpectedly really, really tasty. The sandwich was served warm and included copious amounts of Tasso hand, cheese blend, caramelized onion, and hot honey on focaccia. The Tasso ham is definitely a more elevated type of ham with a richer, smokier flavor. The melted cheese blend and caramelized onions were really yummy, but the honey ultimately tied all the flavors together! I really, really loved the hot honey and it worked perfectly with the flavors of the Tasso ham. I also appreciated that it was served warm. This was definitely a step up from your regular ham and cheese! Overall, the Wine Lab is a nice establishment here in Blacksburg. Blacksburg definitely lacks in the food scene, but the Wine Lab is one of the better options available around! The atmosphere is nice and the restaurant is clean. The charcuterie was presented nicely and the various components of the board worked well together. All three dips were satisfying and very different from one another. My ham sandwich was super tasty, with bold, complimenting flavors. We enjoyed our meal here and agreed it was one of the better places to eat in Blacksburg, look forward to returning! read more

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Our group had a great time here. The staff were all very pleasant, the service was great, and the food good. We all had a good time, and will consider coming back here the next time our team plays at Virginia Tech. read more

The Wine Lab is a little oasis in Blacksburg. Wine from around the world, friendly knowledgable staff, and pleasant ambience. When entering, you'll first see shelves of numerous varieties of artisanal "tinned fish," also from around the world and the USA. These delicious tinned fish can be ordered platted attractively with arugula, pickled red onions, tomato, crackers and chips. AND the owner and staff can pair your selected tinned fish with terrific wine to go with it. if you love seafood --- choose one of the varieties of tinned fish. read more

Such a cute wine bar and perfect setting ! While in Radford on a business trip me and a colleague decided to grab a bite to eat and enjoy some wine. We arrived around 6pm on a Wednesday night (wine down Wednesday) and we ended up enjoying 4 flights and two glasses of wine with a charcuterie board. Needless to say we had an amazing time and the best atmosphere with wonderful service and absolutely great wine. I normally can't find a rose' I like and the two I tried in my wine flights were delicious. I will always make my way back here when I am in town. Oh and did I mention the wine is served in little "lab" glass beakers sooooo cute ! read more

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Wow! Dining at the Blacksburg Wine Lab was a full circle moment for me and my boyfriend. When we met freshman year, it was through John Boyer's class. Fast forward four years and we decided to dine at the professor's restaurant as our last meal before officially moving out of Blacksburg, post-graduation. The service was excellent and we were seated quickly. As someone who loves sweet wine, I made sure to tell my waitress that and she offered a wonderful recommendation -- "Slightly Sweet Flight." There was such much variety in the flight and all of the wines tasted delicious. Super adorable beaker glasses too! For food, we ordered two starters -- the baked Brie and Bang Bang Brussels Sprouts. From my knowledge, the menu rotates monthly. I would really suggest these two items if you're having a date night. They filled us up pretty well! Side note: a kind waiter brought a whole extra plate of crackers for us because he dropped a single one on the ground. The service is amazing here and they really care. For dessert, we ended the night with their flourless chocolate cake. If I were to return, I'd definitely order two instead of sharing one -- it was SO delicious! Next time we're in Blacksburg, I hope to eat here again. read more

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This is a very well executed wine bar. From the clean, modern but rustic space and friendly/educated/professional staff. Great small plates and excellent charcuterie/cheese intentional locally sourced products. Their wine offerings are very good. I personally focus on their fun flight options. read more

Awesome selection of wines from around the world - I live in Napa and the selection at this place is better than what you can find anywhere around Napa. Affordable and very good food! read more

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Fantastic place. Wine, beer and cider were great. Food was fantastic. Had the charcuterie and brie. Ask for Chloe - she is MARVELOUS!

First time coming here during my visit to Blacksburg! Such a cute place, great ambience, and so many wine options! We got the New World Flight with 2 reds and 1 white wine, and they all tasted amazing! Not too sweet, more on the dry side, very flavorful. I'm not a huge red wine person, but these tastes great! Can't wait to come back! read more

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I'd never been to Blacksburg Wine Lab while I was a student at Tech, so it was super fun to come back for a visit and try it out! I like how it's a bit tucked away from the rest of the restaraunts, however parking is a challenge. The vibe inside is pleasant and our server was nice and funny. Wine & cheese flight - Was awesome! I wish it was served with some more crackers for the cheese though. Also, the price charged (23) was different than the price listed on the menu (19). Pimento deviled egg - Good! Nothing too crazy. Roasted potatoes - Also good but nothing special! I enjoyed the herb aioli. Baked brie - Ugh, I wanted to love this so bad. But between the poached pear and miso honey, it was just way too sweet. This needed some flaky sea salt or walnuts or something to add some more depth of flavor. Ube matcha cake truffle - Decadent and delicious. The ube and matcha were aweosme and tasted authentic. The cherry compote complemented it perfectly. The (presumably) white chocolate coating that the matcha sits on is just a bit too rich and sweet for the ube though. Reuben - My partner said this was good. He got the butternut squash soup as a side which was unique, didn't taste like most butternut squash soup does. Oysters - Tried one of each kind. The Rappahannock was my favorite. Served with all the fixins. read more

Nice, hidden gem in Blacksburg that we thoroughly enjoyed for a light dinner alternative.

Amazing! Service is excellent and amazed with the bar tenders. We are from California and were amazed at the wine list.

We have been here a couple of times, and really enjoyed it. The ambiance is awesome. I love that you can build your own charcuterie or use one of their preselected boards. Lots of wine and wine flight options, their cocktail options are limited. I deducted a star because one of the waiters who brought our food TOUCHED our food, on purpose. He picked up the duck and rubbed it between his fingers to assess texture and said yes, that's the smoked duck. Pate was great, and my friend enjoyed two different smoked tinned fish options. Besides touching our food, everything was awesome on both occasions. They also have a nice outside eating area. read more

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Hey, they had me with the name. The Erlenmeyer flasks scattered around were just a bonus. They have a great menu, knowledgeable and reasonably attentive staff, and a pleasant space. And for all of the 'wine' in the name, some nice beers, both on tap and in the bottle. I was in a hurry, so I ordered the wagyu sandwich without grokking that it was listed as "Wagyu Weenie" on the menu. I got a $15 hot dog. I suppose even fancy cattle have lips and assholes. That said, it was exactly what it said on the menu, if a little too cleverly described. And it was worth it. The bun was beautiful, the weenie itself looked pretty premium, and the sauce was rather artfully arranged across the top. They were a little light on the house-made sauerkraut, but it didn't ruin the experience. They listed a bunch of great sides on the menu, and I somehow decided to get the house salad, which was just a bunch of greens, with some not-too-inspired dressing. That was on me. I wish I'd tried the tinned seafood (clever idea!) or the boquerones, or charcuterie instead -- given how solid the hot dog was, I expect that those are even better. If, like me, you're hauling ass down I-81, you should note that this place is 10 miles out of your way. And you'll be stuck paying $2 an hour in a parking garage (they were out of parking validations in the middle of the month when I visited). That said, I'll happily give 'em another shot next time I'm driving through. read more

Lauren's lost her tan and her happiness. Quiet here at The Blacksburg Wine Lab, she knows the staff here. She knows the entire town, having spent so much time in quaint Appalachia, kissing boys in parked cars, drinking wine in drab carpeted apartments. It's beautiful here. A warm wheel of brie. Some jam. Lauren's heels are scrubbed smooth and she's washed out like an artist spilled white wash all over her. She needs sun and orders a flight of wine that would pair well with turkey and stuffing. We toast a glass. Things are escalating between us and we've come here to celebrate. There's not many places to have a wheel of brie and good wine. The Wine Lab stands alone in that sense. I tell Lauren that I can relate to the Blacksburg Wine Lab, that I'm one of a kind in my surroundings. She asks me what I'll do when I return to New York and whether Mr. King will continue investing in me. As my main benefactor, I've had countless glasses of wine with him. Many as good as the rare varietals here. I'm impressed. But, truly, I'm not hard to impress. Not like Mr. King. I spoon a glob of warm cheese onto some fancy cracker and say, "I'm afraid of what he'll ask of me." All success comes at a cost. The first fleet of paintings made me feel indebted to him. And for what? A hundred k? It's almost gone. "He has a habit of massaging my shoulders every time we're out to dinner," I say. Lauren is quiet. It's almost as if she wants me to sell myself completely. Or maybe she's just like Mr. King. Using me, a young and handsome boy to validate her out at dinner. But these days no one will admit their licentious side, their animal nature. It's as if they're above it and yet, they'd happily eat their own. The few brave willing to admit their follies get buried, and this is where I lie. It's why I'm on the brink of being vanished by the art scene in NY. Continuing to massage Mr. King's ego, dating Lauren, and parading my minority status is keeping my career afloat. Lauren sat in classrooms absorbing lectures about great heroes of western art history being shameful examples of sexual oppression. Yves Klein. Kerouac. The Blues Brothers, etc. Men who drank wine and tore themselves open, emptying themselves of paint and folly. I reckon they'd delight in a warm wheel of brie. Dip their fingers in Blacksburg Wine Lab delicate glasses and place burgundy drops on their tongues. Would the great artists of yore enjoy it here? I look at Lauren and sip my wine. Whom could be unhappy here is beyond me. Though it turns out that many things are. read more

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What a treat! From the wonderful service to unique menu - fresh oysters, tinned mussels served with a garlic aoli pickles and pickled onions. And a to die for flourless Chocolate cake We sat outdoors in a lovely area with our pup, inside was quite interesting and well done. The wine flight well chosen and they even had a fun selection of nonalcoholic drinks. The adaptó gen hemp pomegranate sparkling water was a nice find! read more

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This place has an absolute terrible menu. Half of what they serve is awful seafood literally out of cans, i. e. canned sardines, oysters, calamari, etc and crackers for $20+ . It was hard to choke it down. One and done, I'll never return to a joint that passes fish bait off as fine dining! People are raving about the ambiance, this place has tables crowded together, concrete floors and high ceilings, its extremely loud, no ambiance whatsoever. The wine was OK, but that was over priced as well. BEWARE I had to come back and edit my review after reading all the unbelievable 5-Star reviews. Those reviews must have been made by employees or paid reviewers read more

A hidden gem with great atmosphere and excellent food and service. Keep searching. It's down that hidden road by Hokie Centric, the campus computer store! read more

First time there and we got a couple apps to share and some wine flights. Absolutely delicious. Not too sure of the canned menu but maybe worth a try on a return trip. read more

Wish this spot was open when i was at VT, such a fun spot to sip on some wine and study/catch up with a friend! Really cool that John Boyer comes around and introduces himself to everyone too. The wine here is definitely authentic, the wine snob in me was glad to have gotten a flight to try different things. Recommend to come with friends for a casual hangout spot!!! read more

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Great environment, not too noisy, waitstaff were helpful and very friendly. Food was really good and it was good that the menu had some items that would work for kids that were a bit picky / not adventurous - the grilled cheese was a hit with them. Would definitely recommend as a place that pleases both adults looking for something interesting but would still work for older kids. read more

This place is simply amazing, we tried it for the first time last week and were blown away by the great flavor the food had. It was sort of a tapas with a great selection of wine and libations. Ambiance was relaxing and the music very interesting. Service and management were very attentive & quick to answer questions and fulfill our requests. Definitely will visit again. read more

Great wine selection. We were able to taste white wines from all over the world and ended up getting a bottle from Hungry which was fun and eclectic. Their food is good too, we got the dip platter and baked Brie. The woman working was extremely nice and knowledgeable. We went during lunch during VTs holiday break so it wasn't busy but for dinner it can get packed. They also have some fun events each month which I highly recommend. read more

This place is super cool. Tons of wine, cocktails, beer, and even kombucha to please whichever crowd you're bringing with ya. They feature different regions which is pretty fun! Didn't ask many questions about the wine selection but I'm sure the staff is more than qualified to answer any you may have. You must get the baked Brie- so good! Got the cheese and charcuterie board and the favs were the duck, chorizo. Can't go wrong w any of the cheese. The modern ambiance feels clean and relaxing. There is music but it is soft and you can actually hear the person across from you talking! Def worth visiting. Cheers! read more

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Terrible service. We arrived at about 6:30; it was not very busy yet. We immediately placed an order for wine and an appetizer. Half an hour later, we were still waiting for the app. The waitress finally came over and told us that the printer had broken down and our order did not go through. But she said she was going to check on it. We waited another 15 minutes and saw orders being delivered to tables which had filled up after we arrived and ordered. The waitress never came back with our app or to take our entree order. We paid for our wine, left and went elsewhere. read more

Great ambiance, food, and service. Cheese boards compliment the wine selections. Nice outside dining.

We decided to try the Blacksburg Wine Lab while visiting the area. We came here on a Saturday night and did not have any trouble finding a table. They had pub height tables, Community long tables, regular sized tables or covered-patio seating. They weren't busy when we arrived but as the night progressed-it did get busier. I liked that this establishment was classy but not snooty. Quite the opposite, very laid back and lots of different age groups were present. Great ambiance, there was music playing in the background but low enough that we could have carry our conversation at our table without interruption. We loved everything about our visit here! Our waitress was sweet and explained that each month they feature wines from a different continent. We weren't sure if we would like a specific type of wine that we were looking at on the menu, so she brought a taste of it in a beaker. We enjoyed their small snack trio, the dip plate (chose the hummus, Pimento cheese (which is made in-house and sooo, sooo delicious!) and olive tapenade) cheese and charcuterie tray, chocolate sampler. We really enjoyed everything that we tried while here and wouldn't change a thing! I cant wait to go back the very next time that we are in the area! read more

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Love this place! The atmosphere is great (music nice, not overpowering; awesome decor), staff helpful and knowledgeable. The bites are great and wine selection is good (not phenomenal, but solid). I always stop here when in town. read more

I wish that it was possible to give this venue a sixth star. We were looking for a glass of wine and maybe a light snack - sort of an end of vacation night cap. The ambiance was great. The room was busy, the staff was really working hard; but we were made to feel as though we were the only guest. It felt like we were in the right spot. The lighting was great, plenty of space between tables. Our server was very pleasant and made us feel like we were the only people in the room. She took our order returned with the glass of wine and the flight of white wines. Informed us that the flight would be placed in the same order as they appeared on the menu that was left behind so that we could read a little. She added that this was her favorite flight and hoped that it would be enjoyed and the charcuterie platter that we ordered would be out in a moment. I ordered a red that was delightful, the three whites were good and we ordered another full glass from the flights. The charcuterie platter was presented beautifully with great variety. We were treated like royalty, the service was attentive and unobtrusive. The manager, who was also working very hard stopped by to say hello and make sure everything was alright. We were on vacation and I would go back to this every time I go to Blacksburg. The wine selections by the glass, flight, or bottle are available at many different price points. It was one of the most pleasant evenings I can recall. Staff was professional, available, polite, and gracious. GO! read more

I'm so happy that Boyer finally got a place up and running to share his love of wine to everyone! We came here for a glass of wine and an appetizer on a runny summer night and were impressed. It's definitely unique for Blacksburg and a good place to take clients or someone on a date. There is some patio seating and bar seating, along with high tops and tables if you like to drink extra wine and not be too far off the ground. The selection of appetizers is nice, and we really loved the baked brie with the airy bread. I don't know if I would come out of my way to eat dinner here per say but great for some light snacks and wine. I liked the Santa Julia bubbly rose and their wine list was quite extensive. The servers are attentive and quick and the prices here won't break the bank. read more

Cool place and great idea. Awesome looking menu and great selection of wines and wine flights. Unfortunately I never got to taste a single thing because the server was disengaged and seemed completely disinterested that I was there and that I wanted to order and spend money here. After 15 minutes of sitting facing her and watching her call on the tables all around me, I flagged her down and asked if I could place an order. Her answer was a annoyed "sure". Hate to see a great concept ruined by bad service but I will spend my money elsewhere where it at least feels like it's appreciated read more

Nice place and is as advertised. Clearly have a lot of great wines in stock but some of us actually had a beer - great selection there as well. Didn't have impression full dinners were an option but the sandwiches and small plate options were very good. Will definitely be back. read more

This is a place that has something for everyone! They have a great selection of both white and red wines and even have some wine cocktails for people who might not like wine all too much. We ordered a cheese board that was fantastic, with a variety of cheeses to choose from. We also ended up ordering one turkey and one ham sandwich too and those were tasty as well! The prices are fair but they can add up very quickly especially if you order food and wine. I think the meat and cheese board to share would have been plenty to eat with a couple glasses of wine. In the end it was a very lovely experience and I look forward to visiting again to try more! read more

What an absolutely fun concept added to the Blacksburg area. It mixed two of my favorite things, science (the theme, anyway) and wine! My husband and I treated ourselves to a mini date night while visiting family, and had a great time. We arrived early and had no issues finding a table, but it did fill up more as the night progressed. We started by sharing a Malbec flight, served in mini beakers. We really enjoyed one of the wines, so we decided to buy the bottle. We didn't have any food since we had eaten beforehand, but all the food served around us looked amazing. When we are able to return, I definitely want to try some of the things they have to offer. read more

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I had to hunt for some dinner on my last night in VA after a Qualtrax conference...Yelp did not steer me wrong! I got the Captain's chair wine flight : Faively Bourgogne, ***Ostatu Rioja Reserva*** and Aivalis La Sang De La Pierre, and a grilled cheese with 'nduja, and salad ...sooo good! Finished with the chocolate sampler, which was wonderful with the last of my wine. And then... I had to try the Porter's cherry vanilla cider, which sadly smelled better than it tasted. Overall a lovely meal! read more

The best restaurant we found in Blacksburg for adults...not college students. Great selection of wine and awesome dishes and desserts. Went a few times while in town one week. read more