May 2, 2017 | Raffaldini Vineyards
May Newsletter
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Our Signature Red Wine, 2014 Grande Riserva, Almost Sold Out
Less than 15 cases of this coveted wine remain for sale in our tasting room. Purchase limits are one case per person for wine club members and six bottles per person for the general public. Our next vintage release of the Grande Riserva will be in mid-December 2017.
Grande Riserva, as the name implies, represents the utmost and very best efforts of all that we do from the vineyard to the winery. In making this limited quantity wine, we used the finest and oldest Montepulciano, Petit Verdot and Sagrantino grapes, harvested at optimal ripeness and then triple sorted to create a decadent, powerful wine with a focused expression of Raffaldini Vineyards. We applied the Appassimento drying process to further concentrate the grapes' natural flavors and aromas. Finally, we placed the grapes in oak fermenters to further deepen the profile and age the wine in the best oak barrels available.
Purchase Grande Riserva
Spring Wine Club Package Currently Available | Click here to purchase
Less than 15 cases of this coveted wine remain for sale in our tasting room. Purchase limits are one case per person for wine club members and six bottles per person for the general public. Our next vintage release of the Grande Riserva will be in mid-December 2017.
Grande Riserva, as the name implies, represents the utmost and very best efforts of all that we do from the vineyard to the winery. In making this limited quantity wine, we used the finest and oldest Montepulciano, Petit Verdot and Sagrantino grapes, harvested at optimal ripeness and then triple sorted to create a decadent, powerful wine with a focused expression of Raffaldini Vineyards. We applied the Appassimento drying process to further concentrate the grapes' natural flavors and aromas. Finally, we placed the grapes in oak fermenters to further deepen the profile and age the wine in the best oak barrels available.
Purchase Grande Riserva
Spring Wine Club Package Currently Available | Click here to purchase
Featuring First Vintage of New Varietal Sagrantino
Don't forget to purchase your 2017 Spring Wine Club Package containing the inaugural release of our newest red varietal, Sagrantino. This varietal hails from Umbria and is one of the rarest in the world with less than one-thousand acres planted worldwide. Our debut Sagrantino is from the spectacular 2015 vintage that was hot and dry, just like in Sagrantino's native Umbria. The Spring Wine Club Package will also contain the 2016 vintage of our classic white, Vermentino Superiore, and the 2015 Bella Misto. In addition to the wines, each package contains a letter from the Raffaldini Family, winemaker's notes and recipes to pair with the wines, a list of upcoming events including an invitation to our Summer Four Seasons Wine Tasting Dinner.
Don't forget to purchase your 2017 Spring Wine Club Package containing the inaugural release of our newest red varietal, Sagrantino. This varietal hails from Umbria and is one of the rarest in the world with less than one-thousand acres planted worldwide. Our debut Sagrantino is from the spectacular 2015 vintage that was hot and dry, just like in Sagrantino's native Umbria. The Spring Wine Club Package will also contain the 2016 vintage of our classic white, Vermentino Superiore, and the 2015 Bella Misto. In addition to the wines, each package contains a letter from the Raffaldini Family, winemaker's notes and recipes to pair with the wines, a list of upcoming events including an invitation to our Summer Four Seasons Wine Tasting Dinner.
Important Info for Wine Club Members
We’ve recently rolled out a new, fully-integrated guest relations management system. For your security, we ask that everyone please take a brief moment to create a new login and password. We here at Raffaldini Vineyards are very excited to introduce this new system which will enhance the customer experience. Thank you in advance for your cooperation.
EVENTS CALENDAR 2017
MAY EVENTS
Vineyards of Swan Creek Herb Celebration
Fri., May 5 | 12pm-5pm | Sat., May 6| 12pm-6pm | Sun., May 7 | 12pm-5pm | $35+tax per couple |
Join the Vineyards of Swan Creek as we celebrate spring with a wine and food pairing prepared with each vineyard's signature herb. Each card is good for two-1 ounce food & wine tastings and a 4-inch potted herb from each of the seven participating vineyards. Tickets will sell out and only a few are left so please make your reservations now. $35 + tax per couple. This event is for those age 21 and over. Only a few tickets remain, please call 336.835.1547 to confirm.
Saturday, May 13 | 1pm - 3pm | $25 per person
Enjoy an exclusive opportunity to sample wines from our cellar straight out of the barrel with Owner and Winemaker Jay Raffaldini. This intimate, wine-focused event is limited to the first 36 Wine Club Members to RSVP. Be among the first to sample our exciting new vintages! Stop by the tasting room, visit our web site, call 336.526.1078 or email us for more information or to make a reservation.
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Mamma Mia! Mother's Day BrunchSunday, May 14 - 12pm-2pm| Tasting Room open 12pm-5pm | $50+tax per person, including two glasses of Raffaldini wine
Celebrate La Tua Madre with brunch at Raffaldini Vineyards! Enjoy an Italian-inspired buffet overlooking the mountains beginning at 12pm while enjoying the music of local pianist Justin Nelson. Every mother attending the brunch will receive an Italian cookie called Baci di Dama, or "Lady's Kiss," to enjoy.
Tickets are $50 plus tax per person, and include two glasses of Raffaldini wine. Stop by the tasting room, visit our web site, call 336.526.1078 or email our Event Planning team for more information or to make a reservation. Cancelations with a full refund are accepted up to seven days prior to the event. If you cancel less than seven days prior to the event, you will receive a full refund only if your reservation is re-booked.
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Memorial Day Celebration - Music in the Vineyard
Monday, May 29 - Memorial Day | 11am-5pm | Tasting Room Hours 11am-5pm | Free Admission
Kick off the Summer season and enjoy your Memorial Day with an afternoon of wine, music and food at Raffaldini Vineyards! Celebrate the start of Summer with an eclectic mix of music performed by Pianist Justin Nelson and make a day of it with a picnic from our fully-stocked deli case or pizza and gelato from Gianno's of High Point, NC to enjoy with your Raffaldini wines. Stop by the tasting room, visit our website, call 336.526.1078 or email our Event Planning Team for more information. Veterans and active service members will also receive a complimentary wine tasting or glass of wine with valid military ID.
Raffaldini Vineyards will be open Memorial Day weekend and Memorial Day Monday!
MAY OFFSITE EVENTS
Yadkin Valley Wine Festival (Our Tasting Room, Villa Raffaldini, will be open from 11am-5pm)
Saturday, May 20, 2016 | 11am-5pm | Elkin Municipal Park
Join Raffaldini Vineyards and other wineries from the Yadkin Valley at the annual Yadkin Valley Wine Festival. Held at Elkin Municipal Park, the festival is open to the public, including families with children. Craft vendor displays and music will take place adjacent to the wine tasting area. There will be a roving Bacchus and other activities for children. Please note the festival ends at 5p.m, but stick around for the Yadkin Valley Wine Down along Elkin's Main Street from 6pm-9pm. For your safety and the safety of others, the festival asks that you please leave your pets at home.
FESTIVAL TICKET PRICES: $22 IN ADVANCE; $30 AT THE GATE
(Call the Yadkin Valley Chamber of Commerce at 336.526.1111 to reserve your tickets.)
Food Truck Season is Here!
Gianno’s Wood-Fired Pizza
Sunday, April 30
Sunday, May 21
Monday, May 29
Snack Wagon
Sunday, May 14
Beyond the Vines & Into the Community
Raffaldini Vineyards is proud to be the artistic sponsor and official winery of the Piedmont Opera. The Piedmont Opera celebrating the the 26th Annual Magnolia Ball, their largest fundraiser of the year, on Saturday, May 20th, 2017 at the Millenium Center. Join Jay & Barbara Raffaldini for a night celebrating the arts.
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Raffaldini Vineyards is open year-round and there’s something for everyone on our full 2017 Events Calendar. Check out our calendar for the perfect Spring outing.
Salute!
Please have photo ID available to present to our staff. Pets are not permitted on the premises. Picnics are welcome at our designated picnic areas; however, outside picnics and coolers are not permitted at the Villa. Only alcohol purchased at Raffaldini may be consumed on the premises. To insure the highest quality experience for all our visitors, we are unable to accommodate groups of eight or more for wine tasting without a reservation. Groups of eight or more need to reserve a private tasting package that will be held with an expert Raffaldini staff member. Please call 336.526.1078 or email us to check availability or make reservations for you group.
La Famiglia Raffaldini
Raffaldini Vineyards & Winery, LLC
Double Gold Medal 95 pts. 2012 Montepulciano Riserva | 2015 San Francisco International Wine Competition
450 Groce Rd
Ronda, NC 28670
tel.336.835.9463
fax. 336.835.9330
www.raffaldini.com
Hours: Weekdays & Saturday: 11am-5pm, Sunday: 12pm-5pm, Tuesday: closed
Ship to States: DC, FL, GA, IL, IN, MA, MD, MN, MO, NC, NY, OH, SC, TN, TX, VA, WV
Please have photo ID available to present to our staff. Pets are not permitted on the premises. Picnics are welcome at our designated picnic areas; however, outside picnics and coolers are not permitted at the Villa. Only alcohol purchased at Raffaldini may be consumed on the premises. To insure the highest quality experience for all our visitors, we are unable to accommodate groups of eight or more for wine tasting without a reservation. Groups of eight or more need to reserve a private tasting package that will be held with an expert Raffaldini staff member. Please call 336.526.1078 or email us to check availability or make reservations for you group.
May 2, 2017 at 12:39 PM
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