This is the Story of Virginia’s Favorite Winery. It Starts with Real People. Before we ever started designing a winery, we talked about what we wanted to achieve. “We didn’t want to just sell wine, we wanted to create a place of community.” And that place of community has grown and developed since Barrel Oak Winery (BOW), Virginia’s Favorite Winery, opened in Delaplane, VA in 2008. In the years since, we have welcomed parents with children, folks with dogs, bikers, outsiders, early risers, hikers, birders, flirters, workers, herders, survivors, admirers, and yes…even foreign dignitaries and Washington insiders – all with a warm greeting and hearty smile. The positive atmosphere at Barrel Oak has not gone unnoticed; we were recognized as the #1 Family Friendly Winery in the World by the Wine Enthusiast Magazine in April of 2012. We have also been voted Fauquier’s Favorite Winery for 11 straight years. Dog friendliness is a big part of our welcoming atmosphere. From the front door, to the paw prints on the menu, to the pups on the labels, there is no questioning how dog-welcoming we are at Barrel Oak Winery. Dogs are always welcome inside and BOW even has an animal rescue on the estate. We also make sure that every weekend there is something fun happening here at the winery. But our weekdays are our favorite times when we focus on sharing the quiet and peaceful experience of letting our guests feel how much we appreciate them.