Accolades
2021
- Robert Whitley Winemaker Challenge
2020 Girasole Swan Creek $19.00 Gold 90 points
2020 Vermentino Superiore Swan Creek $23.00 Gold 90 points
2020
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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
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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
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