I stumbled upon Chrysalis driving to a different vineyard/winery. I found the entire location super cute--I can only imagine the views when the leaves are on the trees and/or changing colors. There's plenty of seating for a bunch of small groups and even space for family groups. Make sure you venture everywhere. I failed to go upstairs... I was greeted by a nice lady and helped by two gentlemen (one took my order and the other one poured my flight). Not being familiar with this location or its wines, I decided on the "can't decide" flight. Should I find myself out that way again, I'll definitely give it another try. Their menu looked delicious with their cheese, flatbread/pizza, and sandwich options. read more

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My boyfriend and I stopped by for Friday evening dinner and drinks. We ordered 1 white wine flight, the margarita pizza, wasabi deviled eggs, and 1 bottle of the 2023 Albarino Verde. We really enjoyed the Albarino Verde. This wine was crisp, refreshing, and perfect for a summer day. The pineapple and grapefruit were the most noticeable notes. The deviled eggs were good but not quite worth $12. I didn't taste any wasabi which was disappointing. The margarita pizza was great! I would definitely get this again. Simple but delicious. The dough itself was really good and we enjoyed the thinness of the crust. It also came out piping hot. The winery itself is very pretty with a lot of outdoor seating. It ended up raining when we were there which was no issue since there's also some seating indoors. read more

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The views of the surrounding countryside are good from the outdoor patio area. The wines are okay. Did the "can't decide" and the "Norton" flights. The staff were not welcoming but not rude either, just there. I asked for recommendations and they pointed out popular wines. It was good to try another winery. read more

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Great views of the rolling hills and friendly service. Kids welcomed (but upstairs is adults only). A large menu, pizza, charcuterie, sandwiches, etc. but the food was just ok. I got a flight and did not like any of the wines; many were very very sweet. read more

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This particular winery is famous for its Norton wines. I did a flight at the tasting and did not like any of them. My wife did a white flight and found then just okay. But it is not the wine itself that causes the low review, because I know wine is a personal taste. The entire experience was just not very well executed at all. No one there for our lunch and tasting seemed to know much at all about what they were doing. We stopped for lunch and it was okay, but haphazard on their part. You can do a flight with lunch, but not a tasting we were told. I can see that in a crowd that they don't want food mixed with the tasting, but our group of 6 were the only people in the entire place from beginning to end. Because we wanted to sit, we got a server, not anyone who knew much of the wine. Overall, it was just not a good experience. We purchased nothing, which is rare for us at a winery. read more

Pretty outdoor views and quick service, we ordered the first flight option as they told us their roses were sweet. The first Alberto white was great- pretty crisp and almost clear in flavor. However the rest of the wines were progressively worse- the reserva was really acidic, the Viogner tasted like matches, and the rose was just bleh. Perhaps we didn't have the palette for it or we got a bad batch but definitely did not buy any wine. Food menu looked fun- Thai pizza, crab Rangoon pizza, etc so definitely will come back to try that in the future. read more

Nice service and scenery. Beautiful view since the winery sits way up at the top of the hill. We went on a Saturday afternoon for lunch. I had a chicken pesto sandwich with chips on the side which was delish. Others ordered the pizza, cheese, and hummus platter. Note: no outside food allowed. Sorta bummed because I packed a small travel cooler with fruit and snacks, but I didn't check their website in advance. Highly recommend. read more

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This our favorite vineyard in the area. They have fantastic Reds! and a creamery where they make their own cheeses. Excellent brick oven pizzas as well! Nice views too! read more

First of all, we are familiar with the Norton wines and enjoy them immensely. We have visited Chrysalis in the past and had good experiences. However, we will never return. We arrived at approximately 5:30 pm when the posted closing time is 6 pm. Our plan was just to pick up a couple of bottles. We arrived to find the doors locked and two employees sneaking to their vehicles. We spoke to them and asked if they had closed early. We were informed that they were sorry but it was just too nice of an evening. Obviously they were more interested in getting out of there to enjoy their evening than to fulfill their posted time obligations. Thanks for your response. While we were at a side entrance, the employees were leaving through the main entrance, all the lights were turned off, and no one was left in the building. Nice try, but even more indicative of CYA than concern for your customers. read more

The wine is what the wine is in Northern Virginia. Good, sometimes really good, sometimes not so good. Norton is an acquired taste. The pizza is ok. Would stick to the cheeses. read more

I arrived early-- shortly before 12pm--after navigating through DC traffic, but they still showed exceptional hospitality. I felt genuinely welcomed and privileged to be their first guest of the day. read more

We had an amazing time at Chrysalis. The staff was so friendly and welcoming, which really helped. It wasn't super busy during our visit, which was nice. I love that they have a childfree area. We really, really enjoyed the wine. I did the dry flight and my friend went with the Norton flight. I was really impressed by the wine. The few VA wineries I've been to in the past few years have left me unimpressed. But Chrysalis has great wine. My favorite was the alvarinho verde. I got a glass after and then my friend got a glass of her favorite, the Sarah's Patio. They also have great food so you don't need to worry about bringing anything (which isn't allowed anyway). The pizza crust could've used more color, but overall the flavor was on point. I'm looking forward to returning in the spring as they have a gorgeous outdoor area. read more

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Good views and overall a cute venue. The pepperoni pizza was good. Our group tried 3 different flight options and honestly the wines were just okay. Come here for a very chill atmosphere with beautiful scenery. It wasn't very crowded so a nice spot to slide by on a wine tour. read more

My friends and I came here for a Sunday afternoon meetup. Pros: The grounds were beautifully manicured and had pretty views; the picnic tables had umbrellas for shade. Outside is pet-friendly. Inside is spacious and pretty too. There was ample parking. The lady who took my wine and food order was lovely. Wasabi deviled eggs and pizza were good. Cons: slow lines to order wine and food. Food took a while to come. An employee scolded us like naughty schoolchildren for where we put our lawn games and for not calling ahead when we were more than 8 people. She could have been much more diplomatic about it, but instead was rather rude and patronizing. Unfortunately it left a sour taste in everyone's mouths, and with how many options there are for wineries in Virginia, we won't be back. read more

When going through Virginia wine country, this is always a must stop spot for me. Their food is always tasty. Their staff friendly. The indoor or outdoor seating is pleasant and has a nice view. Most of all, though, their cleanliness has always been top notch. read more

The scenery was very nice, you are immersed in nature. The workers were super nice and recommended delicious options for wine and pizza. Although you do not really see the actual vineyard. It is still a cute date option or fun time with friends. Price was really good as well. read more

I can't believe I waited so long to come here! This place is AMAZING!!! Location is great! Service was one of the best things and then the wine omg wow! We got the Mariposa rose and loved it. We also got a Marguerite pizza. Pretty DISAPPOINTED to be honest. It was over cooked to the point where it was burnt and almost not edible but we were so hungry and did wait at least 20ish minutes for it, we just didn't want to complain and wait to get a good one. Ambiance wise: lake a little vineyard-winery warmth for my taste ;) Pizza was my only complaint. Everything else was absolutely wonderful! Can't wait to come back during the warmer season! Oh, did I mention I love the fact that they close at 8?! read more

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If I could give this place zero stars I definitely would. Immediately coming with a large group of 20 to celebrate our friends birthday, we were all trying to order bottles of wine, food, and cheese; there was an older elderly woman, Laurie, who seems to either be an owner that immediately targeted our friends for being "too drunk" when we only had a few seltzers on the bus we used to safely get to this winery. We were trying to get wine and she immediately told us all to go outside in the 98 degree weather and that we were not welcomed inside due to our large group. Again, we never caused any disruptions to the vibes and it made us feel super unwelcome as a group of Asians. I couldn't help but think that this was a racially profiled interaction. We've cut our trip short here due to the unwelcoming, racist environment. read more

What a great venue!!! Our family had a lovely picnic (indoors)!! It was quite hot out and most of the tables were taken. We ok some beautiful pictures outside. Great views! Good service too! read more

Chrysalis Vineyards - Wine Tasting Room Near Me - Middleburg, Virginia

The views alone speak for itself! It's spacious and gorgeous! Plenty of IG worthy pics! Visited a few days ago with some friends but can't say that I'd be impressed to return. We walked in and literally no one greeted us. That was already a bad vibe for me. Since we were already here, we were going to make the most of it. We proceeded upstairs to grab some seating. Then we went back downstairs to order pizza and a few bottles of wine. They have 4 tasting flights available for $12. I ended up getting a bottle of their Mariposa (it's a dry rose) and it wasn't bad. The bottles were reasonably priced! The pizza was really good. My review rating is based on how I felt the staff interacted or rather did not. Even when we ordered the pizza and wine, they didn't say anything! Maybe it was just an off day but either way, pretty place but there are many others in this area I'd like to check out! read more

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Chrysalis is one of only two vineyards that are open in Middleburg on Saturdays past 6. Definitely a hard to find feature among Virginia vineyards. Some bonuses are that they are dog and children/kid friendly. Dogs must remain outdoors. The main house is gorgeous. Two stories, wood, stone, ample space, clean. ... They did a great job with its design. There are plenty of tasting lanes and there's plenty of extras and food to buy as well. To my surprise, they even sell gluten free crackers. The upper deck is reserved for adults and the lower main floor has reserved seating for families with children (if you want to stay inside). But why would you? That's what a vineyard is all about - the VIEWS. This property is also gorgeous and super relaxing. It's secluded between rolling hills and very quiet. You sometimes forget you're 30 miles from the city's hustle n bustle. To my pleasure, it was surprisingly not that busy when I got there a little past 6. The service was great too. You could tell they all got along and enjoyed chatting with one another, but they were also very helpful and courteous with me while trying to decide what to get (as a new patron). One of the best features about this vineyard are the prices. You'd be hard pressed to find glasses of wine for less than $10 at their competitors. I couldn't believe it. It's definitely one strong reason I would recommend them to everyone. Plus the wine was decent. It wasn't a gross cheap $8 glass - it was a casual sipper that could accommodate most palates. I had both the cheaper glass and the most expensive glass (which is comparable to average prices elsewhere). All in all, this place is great. I liked everything about my experience and have marked it as one of my go-tos. I'll definitely be back. read more

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I have been to five different wineries in VA. This one has the best wine so far! The ambiance is peaceful and there is plenty of space to spread out. read more

One of our favorite wineries. Really good wine, staff is always wonderful. Owner does a good job ensuring she has a good team working there. read more

This is a beautiful vineyard and a nice escape from DC. Unfortunately the day we went it was a pretty long line and even longer wait. The staff did their best to move the flow of people in line but it was an unexpected wait for our food. The pizza was good but we probably should have brought our own or ate ahead of arriving. They have a good amount of seating but the day we went (August) it was so beautiful that it was packed. I recommend bringing a blanket just in case. Our wine was delicious but after waiting so long to order we were kind of ready to go. read more

Chrysalis Vineyards - Personal pizzas (pepperoni, cheese, artichoke) - Wine Tasting Room Near Me - Middleburg, Virginia

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The views at Chrysalis are great! I also love that they have some outdoor tables with built in heaters, which are so helpful on the cold pandemic days! The staff was also super friendly! I got the Norton sampler. Half the wines tasted bad (like wood or too sour) but the other half were really nice. I enjoyed two in particular that were on the slightly sweeter side because they weren't very acidic. I also enjoyed that they sold fresh, hot pizza! It was perfect for warming up and soaking up all the wine haha. Unfortunately, I ordered the chicken Alfredo pizza but it didn't come with any chicken. Toppings were pretty sparse in general. I'd definitely come back here for the views! I would probably stick to a bottle of wine that I know tastes good though! read more

Chrysalis Vineyards - Chicken Alfredo pizza (it didn't come with chicken :() - Wine Tasting Room Near Me - Middleburg, Virginia

Came here for a friends birthday. With current Covid conditions, its first come first serve and parties with +8 people maybe asked to have separate tables. First off the pizza here is bomb! My friends and I ordered the cheese, margherita, spinach with house alfredo sauce, grilled chicken w BBQ sauce, garlic lemon marinated artichoke hearts with alfredo sauce, fresh jalepenos with Applewood smoked bacon, basil pesto and the pepperoni pizza. We definitely enjoyed the ones with the alfredo sauce. Something about the cheese and dough in general everything tasted really fresh and we left no slices As for the wine, we had the Albarino, Viognier, Tximeleta, Sarah's Patio white, Snobby Bit$% and the Norton Schitz. We definitely enjoyed the Snobby B the most and bought around 4 bottles. Overall, this is a great winery and its maintained really well. The crowds started to pour in later in the day. But, we didn't wait long for our drinks or pizza. You get great views of Middleburg, but definitely not as nice as the neighboring wineries. Theres plenty of seating for small to large parties and a great upstairs outdoor area. The only complaint I could see is the parking. It's best to come early when it opens. We noticed folks were parked on the drive way when we left. If you want a great winery and awesome food this is the spot. The pizza here is a must try. Do yourself a favor and order +3 read more

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5 stars Absolutely gorgeous vineyard with indoor & outdoor seating (which is also dog friendly but was wayyy too hot this weekend so we left our fur babies at home), whom make their own cheese and other items like hot sauce & jelly. The food is a SOLID 10/10, the Margherita pizza was absolutely perfect. Wine flights/ slushies are a must for summer, I truly adored the "can't decide" flight which included 2 reds & 2 whites with my favourite being "schitz&giggles" lol. Overall I don't think I could find a single complaint and will 100% be back ! - insta @SpicyAivy read more

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The scenery alone is what sold me. Of course it wasn't a lot of people there, we went on a Thursday but it was sooo nice and quaint. The members of the staff were soo helpful! They broke down a lot of the processes for us, the breakdown of the wine, the cheeses (which they make on site) and also they serve hot food like pizza and paninis. They have. A rooftop section that was soooo gorgeous because we had a better view of the sights. I think this place would be great for a date night or a girls day! The wine we tried was: 1. Schitz & Giggles 2. Rubiana 3. Sarah's Patio Red 4. Sarah's Patio White 5. Viognier read more

Chrysalis Vineyards - Wine Tasting Room Near Me - Middleburg, Virginia

Best Norton wines here! My parents took us to Chrysalis Vineyards, as they're known for their Norton grapes. Many of the surrounding wineries actually get their Norton grapes from Chrysalis. We visited Chrysalis Vineyards in the late afternoon on a weekday right before it was closing and there were still many parties here. The tasting room was nice with green space around it and tables far apart to social distance from one another. Outside food and drinks are not allowed here, as they have their own kitchen, most notably for their pizzas. We ended up doing a flight, which you can choose from any of the wines! This differs from other surrounding wineries, so it was already a win here. The menu had a large selection of various wines, and the most Norton wines that I've seen. My boyfriend and I shared four Norton wines, which wasn't even all of them. Yet all those we tasted were fantastic and the bottle prices were much more affordable than other wineries we visited. I highly recommended visiting Chrysalis Vineyards as part of your Virginia wine tasting experience. read more

Chrysalis Vineyards - Flight of Norton Wines - Wine Tasting Room Near Me - Middleburg, Virginia

I have been here a few times over the years. Its right off 50 and has a great view over the mountains. They have a decent selection of various wines- I am not a wine connoisseur, so look elsewhere for a detailed review of that. They also do offer a light selection of food, including pizza, sandwiches and the traditional bread and cheese plates. The pizza was surprisingly good- we tried the hot italian pizza and it was easily as good or better than as many of the dedicated pizza joints around here. Staff was very friendly, and there is plently of seating available on both levels plus outside. Its a good place to go to not just have a glass of wine but actually sit down and have a light meal. read more

What a hidden gem! This vineyard has some of the best views in this area, artisanal local cheese and fresh bread and multiple seating venues depending on your desired vibe. Each of the wines we had the pleasure to try were excellent. We can't wait to come back when the leaves change in the fall since you feel like you're sitting in a treehouse surrounded by foliage and Mountain Views. read more

Chrysalis Vineyards - Cheese board, focaccia bread, Chardonnay - Wine Tasting Room Near Me - Middleburg, Virginia

My husband and I stopped here on a whim since it is across from 50 west one of our favorites. Unfortunately the experience wasn't great. The older gentleman behind the bar was very pushy and made us feel like we were idiots that had never been to a winery before. Not only were we practically bullied and rushed to make a choice we ended up buying a bottle of petit Verdot that tasted terrible! We won't return. read more

This place was great. We arrived and greeted immediately. Learned that you have to order your drinks and food( if you want any) at the front when you walk into the facility. We quickly reviewed the wines and decided to do different wine flights. They provided us a pager to let us know when the pizza was completed. They mentioned they had so many eggs left over, so the pizza had eggs on them. Different but good. All of the wines were really good. Another place that we visited that each wine was incredible. However the Noiret I think one of them, order the newer reserve was the best. I purchased a couple of those bottles to go home with. IT was a nice day, so we sat outside and enjoyed the amazing weather in November. read more

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Went there Saturday afternoon . Ordered their Bruschetta. Tasted good then ordered two wines. Viognier . Smooth white wine . Loved the taste and fruit flavor . So by bitch white Sangria . It was ok . Too sweet . Should be labeled as dessert wine . read more

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3.5/5, July 2021. We visited this winery many years ago and more recently in Summer of 2021. They have a large facility with a ton of indoor and outdoor seating areas and a lot of covered outdoor seating. The wines were good and more to my taste than most of the wines in this region. Although I didn't get a chance to try it they also have what I'm told is very good pizza. The set up is more like a brewery in that you get your wine and order food from the main bars rather than go through a guided tasting at a bar. Overall I would recommend this place if you find yourself in the area. read more

Chrysalis Vineyards - a dining room with a view - Wine Tasting Room Near Me - Middleburg, Virginia

Beautiful winery but their wines were just okay. The winery itself was gorgeous. It had a few different areas for folks to sit, sip and enjoy the time there. Absolutely loved the environment! Very relaxing/chill. Beautiful view. Got 2 different tastings, 1 red & 1 white. Their wines did not impress me, especially the red wine selection. Their featured Norton wines were too bitter & too acidic for my friends & I. If you are a fan of that selection, go for it! We liked their white wine selection a bit better. They serve food there. They serve personal sized pizzas. Food was delicious! They have good food options appetizers, sandwiches & pizzas. read more

Chrysalis Vineyards - Wine Tasting Room Near Me - Middleburg, Virginia

Worst winery I've ever been to; wine is great everything else is awful. Customer service & care for their patrons overall = 0 stars. Where to begin? Their flights are pre-selected (white, red, etc.) and they don't want to deviate so you get what is in that flight (versus choosing what you'd like to sample & potentially buy). Their outdoor tables have a built in heat source and are spaced out for COVID purposes; however, their staff refused to activate the heat source at the table I was seated at, citing that because the tables were too close to one another it wasn't appropriate (tables are spaced 6+ feet apart and have four seats per table). Wha, whaaa whaaaaat?! Their staff will not serve you outside so if you're seated outside so you must go into the main entrance and wait in line with all the other customers. Now, does that make much sense from an ops or safety perspective, folks? I think not. So the lines get long.. just like a take out or grocery store. Not the experience I'd expect for the $$$ you shell out at these places; I want to support local but there are so many other VA wineries that are amazing, treat their customers well (as they should, that's the business you're in). So maybe you folks need to take another look at your business model because there's some serious room to improve. Unless of course all you care about is making a buck.... and I can tell you on a gorgeous Sat (it was cold but a nice day) this place wasn't packed which says a lot. Will not be back - will not recommend. read more

Nice venue. Pleasant place to hang for an hour or so. If you're drinking red, stick to the Papillon. The rest of the reds are primarily made with the Norton grape. If you enjoy most red wine, you will not likely enjoy anything made with the Norton grape - it is nearly undrinkable. The local Gouda was good though. read more

Won't let you bring your own food. Force you to buy $20 sausages. Ridiculous. Staff is not afraid to come and tell you that you're out of bounds if you have your own food. But I didn't even know. I understand that these are very terrible times for a lot of people but being jerks about it means I'm never bothering to come back. No reason to. read more

Chrysalis Vineyards - Wine Tasting Room Near Me - Middleburg, Virginia

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If you like the concept of very slow fast food, flying coach on Southwest Airlines, or just being treated like a nuisance instead of a desired customer - this is the place for you. Like many airlines that stripped out basic amenities such as seat space, luggage compartments, and refreshments only to re-sell them as "VIP upgrades" this establishment has been going the same route with their facilities, leaving very little for the "non VIP customers". I won't repeat the critical reviews of recent, but I strongly recommend reading them, and taking them seriously if you are considering visiting. This is one of the few places that use COVID as an excuse to lower the standard of service by cutting staff and service levels - no more wine glasses when you buy their wine, the tables hardly cleaned (let alone sanitized) after use, so many are out of circulation according to their "orange rock" system. The welcoming sign titled "Do's and Don'ts " should serve as a warning sign to the unsuspecting guests who come to enjoy some wine tasting in a beautiful outdoor setting. Chrysalis used to be a gem where you could find great local wines with a caring and helpful staff, accommodating facilities in a gorgeous setting. Alas - no more so. Luckily for us (and hopefully you) there are tens (literally) of comparable and better places in the NOVA region to go for that desired experience. Stay away! read more