Our Newest Varietal, 2015 Sagrantino, Almost Sold Out
Our widely popular 2015 Sagrantino will be sold out before the end of this month. 2015 was our first year producing a Sagrantino and also happened to be a near perfect vintage. Don't miss your opportunity to own a piece of Raffaldini history. |
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Saturday, October 7 - Barrel Tasting with the Winemaker
Enjoy a rare opportunity to sample wines from our cellar straight out of the barrel with Owner and Winemaker Jay Raffaldini. Be one of the first to sample these exciting new vintages. |
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Sunday, October 22 - Take a Hike! With Jay Raffaldini
Join Owner and Winemaker Jay Raffaldini and long-time NC resident and outdoorsman Steve Nelson as they show you the way through the Raffaldini woods and vineyards. Wear sensible walking shoes and prepare yourself for a moderate, 90-minute hike followed by a hearty luncheon which, of course, includes wine! During the hike, Jay will share details of the vineyard and Steve will share his love of the woods. Ticket includes a guided hike, lunch, and two glasses of wine. |
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Sunday, October 28 - Sagra Delle Salsicce | Sausage Grilling at the Winery
Enjoy a traditional, Italian-style afternoon of food and wine as we grill salsicce (sausages), and sip wine at the winery. This event is hosted by Owner and Winemaker Jay Raffaldini and will be a relaxed and enjoyable Saturday afternoon. Ticket price is $40 plus tax per person and includes admission, grilled sausage lunch with assorted sides, and two glasses of Raffaldini wine. |
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Fall Wine Club Package Shipping Begins October 10
Greetings Wine Club Members! Fall temperatures are here, and we can now safely ship your wine club package. If you have not yet paid for your Fall Wine Club package and your card is on file with us, we will bill you for the Wine Club plus shipping on Thursday, October 5. If you have already paid to have your Fall Wine Club Package shipped, we will mail it out on October 10th.
The Fall 2017 package features three stunning new wines, the 2016 Girasole, 2015 Sangiovese Classico and 2015 Montepulciano Riserva. The Fall Wine Club Package is now available for purchase on our web site. Click the link below to reserve your allocation today.
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Weekends in November: Assemblaggio! Grande Riserva Blending Trials
Our reds are ready for blending and we need your help to determine our blend for the Raffaldini Grande Riserva! Join Owner and Winemaker Jay Raffaldini in the barrel room for this two-hour, educational and entertaining experience. Discounted admission available for Wine Club Members.
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Upcoming Food Trucks & Musicians
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Food Trucks
Sunday, October 8 - Gianno's Wood-Fired Pizza
Sunday, October 22 - Gianno's Wood-Fired Pizza
Saturday, November 4 - Porchetta
Sunday, November 5 - Porchetta
Sunday, November 12 - Gianno's Wood-Fired Pizza
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Live Music
Sunday, October 15 - Colin Allured
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Other Upcoming Events
October 14 & 15: Swan Creek Wine Trail Harvest Celebration
October 15: Raffaldini Farmers Market
Click here for a full list of events. Other upcoming events include the following. |
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Beyond the Vines...and Into the Community
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Raffaldini Vineyards' Pursuit of Excellence Highlighted in Regional Wine Publication
East Coat wine guru Paul Vigna recently sat down with Jay Raffaldini to discuss the journey of Raffaldini Vineyards and the strategy behind his craft in an article highlighting North Carolina vineyards and their pursuit of excellence. Click here to read the article.
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Piedmont Opera Presents Puts and Campbell's Silent Night
As nations fought, men chose to share a moment of peace, celebrating their humanity in the worst of tragedies.
This new opera, recounting the spontaneous Christmas truce of the First World War, has traveled the globe, and now makes its North Carolina premiere.
10/27 at 8 PM • 10/29 at 2 PM • 10/31 at 7:30 PM
The Stevens Center of the UNCSA • PiedmontOpera.org or 336.725.7101 |
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Sep 30, 2017 at 9:48 AM
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