Accolades 

2020

• NC Fine Wines ShowCase Award, 2016 Meditazione, NC Fine Wines Competition

2019

• 97 Points, 2017 Grande Riserva, San Francisco International Wine Competition
• 92 Points, 2017 Grande Riserva, James Suckling
• 91 Points, 2017 Sangiovese Classico, American Wine Society
• 91 Points, 2017 Il Falco, American Wine Society
• 90 Points, 2017 Sangiovese Classico, James Suckling
• Best Non-Bordeaux Red Blend $35+ 2017 Grande Riserva, San Francisco Wine International Wine Competition
• Gold Medal, 2017 Grande Riserva, NC State Wine Competition
• Gold Medal, 2016 Meditazione, NC State Wine Competition
• NC Fine Wines ShowCase Award, Silver Medal, MCCCXLVII (1348), NC Fine Wines Competition
• ​Best Winery in Wilkes County, Wilkes Journal Patriot

2018

• 92 Points, 2016 MCCCXLVIII, James Suckling
• 90 Points, 2017 SPQR, James Suckling
• 90 Points, 2016 Montepulciano Riserva, James Suckling

• NC Fine Wines ShowCase Award, Silver Medal, 2016 Vermentino Superiore, NC Fine Wines Competition

2017

• Best in Show and Best Red Vinifera, 2014 Montepulciano Riserva, NC Fine Wines Society
• NC Fine Wine’s Case, 2014 Sangiovese Classico, NC Fine Wines Society
• Gold Medal, 2015 Vermentino Superiore, San Francisco Chronicle International Wine Competition
• Jay Raffaldini Speaks at TedxRaleigh

2016

• 90 Points, 2012 Montepulciano Riserva, James Suckling
• The South’s Best Vineyards, Southern Living
• Raffaldini on From the Vineyard

2015

• QC Charlotte The Spread

2014

• 90 Points, 2011 Sangiovese, Wine Enthusiast

2013

• Raffaldini Certified National Wildlife Habitat

2012

• Best in Show, 2010 Montepulciano, NC Governor’s Cup

2011

• Best in Class, 2009 Montepulciano, San Francisco Chronicle International Wine Competition

2010

• Best Wedding Venues, The Knot

2009

• Top Ten Hot Small Brands, Wine Business Monthly Magazine

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