Raffaldini Tops Global Wine Tasting From Renowned Critic James Suckling

Last month, Raffaldini wines were tasted and scored during a prestigious global wine assessment in Hong Kong by legendary wine critic, James Suckling. With decades of expertise working independently and publications like Wine Spectator, James Suckling is one of the world's most influential wine critics and discerning palates, renowned for his meticulous evaluations and keen insights into the world of wine. Among the diverse offerings tasted, Raffaldini stood out, with all reds ranked 90+, the highest in North Carolina, and a testament to our commitment to excellence and passion for producing exceptional wines. Click to read all reviews.

Raffaldini Olive Oils and Vinegars Are Back!

The Raffaldini Delicato and Robusto olive oils are now restocked! Our Delicate is a blend of Leccino and Caninese varieties from the Lazio region and feature medium intensity, green fruits and sweet almond aromas. The Robusto is a blend of Moraiolo and Frantoio varieties of Lazio Region and offers intense aromas of herbaceous fruit, fresh herbs and almonds.

They are joined by two new products, White Balsamic vinegar, and Black Balsamic Vinegar. The White Balsamic Vinegar is a careful blend of cooked white trebbiano grape must, and fine white wine vinegar, aged in oak barrels.  The white wine vinegar is delicate and balanced, refreshing yet mature and surprisingly sweet. It is commonly used for cooking white fish or shellfish, especially because the color of the food is not affected. Good also for vinaigrettes and salads and also with breast of chicken.

Balsamic or "black" vinegar, is a strong, full bodied, mature and balanced Balsamic Vinegar of Modena IGP with a high proportion of sweet cooked grape must and a small amount of wine vinegar. Tamia Black is noble with broad shoulders, it has been aged in oak, chestnut and cherry barrels. Thick and dense, pour some onto a spoon and take a sip: it speaks for itself.  A great ‘all-rounder’ for the kitchen, use it with cooked and raw vegetables, risottos, beans, mature cheeses (especially pecorino), fish, beef, lamb and pork. Also great to drizzle on fresh strawberries.

Barbara Raffaldini will be offering free tastings of the 2023 Raffaldini Tamia olive oils and the Tamia vinegars in the Tasting Room on Sunday, February 18, from 12:00pm to 4:00pm. Stop by and learn all about these new products from Barbara.

La Dolce Vita Release 
Saturday, February 24 | 11am - 4pm

We are excited to unveil our newest release of La Dolce Vita. La Dolce Vita, which translates from Italian as “The Sweet Life”,  is our version of the widely popular Italian sweet wine called Moscato and is the only sweet wine we make. What makes La Dolce Vita so lovely is its aromatic profile of flowers supported by acidity and sparkling bubbles that balance the sweetness of the wine while retaining its freshness.  It is best served chilled and is perfect to pair with dry cheeses and fruit or as a standalone when simply relaxing.

Join us at our Villa tasting room, where we will be offering  a complimentary tasting of our La Dolce Vita paired with Italian biscotti cookies. No reservations needed—just drop by and savor the bubbles.

Artisan Bread Making Workshop with Marla "The Chef in Red"
Saturday, March 2 | 1:00PM - 3:00PM 

Have you ever wanted to make a perfect loaf of rustic Italian bread? Find out how easy and fun it can be with Barbara Raffaldini and Chef Marla Monzo Holmes aka "The Chef in Red," at our Artisan Bread Making class on March 2 in the Fattoria.

Marla attended the prestigious Lorenzo de' Medici School of cooking in Florence Italy and is bringing her knowledge and techniques back to share with us. You will sample delicious fresh baked bread and learn step-by-step how to make a white loaf, an Italian Herb & Cheese, an Orange Cranberry and a Honey Wheat.

Tickets are $65 and include a glass of wine, assorted cheeses, fruit, crackers and a bread kit with instructions so you can make your own loaf at home and test out what you learned! Wine Club members, you will automatically receive your discount on the ticket price at checkout. This event is limited to 30 people. 

SPRING WINE CLUB RELEASE PICK UP PARTY
Saturday, March 16 | 12:00-2:o0PM  and 3:00- 5:00 PM 
Sunday, March 17 | 1:00PM - 3:00PM
 

We invite you to our much-anticipated Spring Wine Club Pickup Experience at Raffaldini Vineyards, happening on Saturday, March 16th from 12:00PM to 2:00PM and 3:00PM to 5:00PM, and Sunday, March 17th, from 1:00 to 3:00 PM at the winery.

On Saturday and Sunday Jay Raffaldini and Chris Nelson will give a fun and educational (if Chris has his way) presentation about the wine club wines. Their presentation will start at 1 pm and 3 pm on Saturday and on 1 pm on Sunday, respectively. Raffle drawings will take place immediately following each session (You must be present to win and be a current wine club member).

It is hard to believe that January has come to an end already. This year we got to celebrate Jay’s birthday at our Montepulciano Riserva Salon Tasting on January 20. Everyone who attended got some birthday cake, chocolate of course because that pairs best with big red wines.

Amore: The Language of Love  Sunday
Sunday, February 11 | 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
 
Join Barbara Raffaldini as she shares her Love for all things Italian and provides you with insights into Italian culture, language, food and traditions.  This year’s Amore will focus on olive oil and balsamic vinegar and you will learn all about these liquid delights. You will have the opportunity to taste the newly released  2023 Tamia and Raffaldini  Delicato and Robusto olive oils  and the new Tamia Balsamic Vinegar and White Wine Vinegar.  The workshop will begin at 1 pm and will be held in the winery. Admission is free but space is limited so please email us for more information or to RSVP.

Arriving February 10, 2024
 

The Raffaldini Delicato and Robusto olive oils will be back on our shelves on February 10, 2024. They will be joined by two new products, white wine vinegar and Balsamic vinegar, both of which come to us from Tamia, who has partnered with a company in Modena to produce these vinegars.  All four products are available to pre-order. Barbara Raffaldini will be offering free tastings of the 2023 olive oils and the Tamia vinegars in the Tasting Room on Saturday February 17 and February 18  from 1:00pm to 3:00pm.  Stop by and learn all about these new products from Barbara.   

La Dolce Vita Release 
Saturday, February 24 | 11am - 4pm

We are excited to unveil our newest release of La Dolce Vita. La Dolce Vita, which translates from Italian as “The Sweet Life”,  is our version of the widely popular Italian sweet wine called Moscato and is the only sweet wine we make. What makes La Dolce Vita so lovely is its aromatic profile of flowers supported by acidity and sparkling bubbles that balance the sweetness of the wine while retaining its freshness.  It is best served chilled and is perfect to pair with dry cheeses and fruit or as a standalone when simply relaxing.

Join us at our Villa tasting room, where we will be offering  a complimentary tasting of our La Dolce Vita paired with Italian biscotti cookies. No reservations needed—just drop by and savor the bubbles.

SPRING WINE CLUB RELEASE PICK UP PARTY
Saturday, March 16 | 12:00-2:o0PM  and 3:00- 5:00 PM 
Sunday, March 17 | 1:00PM - 3:00PM
 

We invite you to our much-anticipated Spring Wine Club Pickup Experience at Raffaldini Vineyards, happening on Saturday, March 16th from 12:00PM to 2:00PM and 3:00PM to 5:00PM, and Sunday, March 17th, from 1:00 to 3:00 PM at the winery.

On Saturday and Sunday Jay Raffaldini and Chris Nelson will give a fun and educational (if Chris has his way) presentation about the wine club wines. Their presentation will start at 1 pm and 3 pm on Saturday and on 1 pm on Sunday, respectively. Raffle drawings will take place immediately following each session (You must be present to win and be a current wine club member).

Featured Wine Club Member

Wine Club Member Spotlight: Meet Paige, owner of Paige's Designer Cookies in Concord, NC. Proud Carolina natives, Paige and her husband Steve cherish the exclusive perks of the Superiore club at Raffaldini vineyards. Paige, with a 35-year career in Emergency/Trauma, found solace in the world of beautifully decorated cookies since 2016. Steve, a minister, and fellow wine enthusiast, crossed paths with Paige during challenging times, bonding over caregiving, and discovering a shared love for wine and art. Explore Paige's edible art on Facebook and Instagram under Paige's Designer Cookies or visit
 

 www.paigesdesignercookies.com Contact her at paigesdesignercookies@gmail.com

2021 Grande Riserva Release
Saturday, February 10 | 1:00pm - 2:00pm

You are invited to join Owner Jay Raffaldini and Winemaker Chris Nelson at the Winery as they present our 2021 Grande Riserva. As the name implies, Grande Riserva is a wine that represents the utmost and very best efforts of that that we do from the vineyard to the winery. We had a wonderful growing season and the grapes brought in from the vineyard were plump, juicy and bursting with flavor.  These lovely grapes were made even more perfect by our increased use of the Appassimento drying process and the wine they produced is well balanced and full bodied and truly delicious.

Ticket price includes a glass of 2021 Grande Riserva alongside the 2014 vintage, celebrating its tenth anniversary, and light Hors D'oeuvres. 

Ticket Price - $25 Non Wine Club Members
                            $20 Wine Club Members

Amore: The Language of Love  Sunday
Sunday, February 11 | 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
 
Join Barbara Raffaldini as she shares her Love for all things Italian and provides you with insights into Italian culture, language, food and traditions.  This year’s Amore will focus on olive oil and balsamic vinegar and you will learn all about these liquid delights. You will have the opportunity to taste the newly released  2023 Tamia and Raffaldini  Delicato and Robusto olive oils  and the new Tamia Balsamic Vinegar and White Wine Vinegar.  The workshop will begin at 1 pm. Admission is free but space is limited so please email us for more information or to RSVP.

La Dolce Vita Release 
Saturday, February 24 | 11am - 4pm

We are excited to unveil our newest release of La Dolce Vita.  La Dolce Vita, which translates from Italian as “The Sweet Life”,  is our version of the widely popular Italian sweet wine called Moscato and is the only sweet wine we make. What makes La Dolce Vita so lovely is its aromatic profile of flowers supported by acidity and sparkling bubbles that balance the sweetness of the wine while retaining its freshness.  It is best served chilled and is perfect to pair with dry cheeses and fruit or as a standalone when simply relaxing.

Join us at our Villa tasting room, where we will be offering  a complimentary tasting of our La Dolce Vita paired with Italian biscotti cookies. No reservations needed—just drop by and savor the bubbles.

SAVE THE DATE
Spring Wine Club Release Pick Up Party
March 16 & March 17 | 1:00PM-3:00PM
 
We invite you to our much-anticipated  Spring Wine Club Pickup Party at Raffaldini Vineyards, happening on March 16th and 17th, from 1:00 to 3:00 PM at the winery. This wine club member only event is a celebration of fine wine and great company, designed especially for you, our valued club members. Indulge in the first taste of our newest releases - the vibrant 2023 Vermentino Superiore, the robust 2022 Sangiovese Classico, and the exquisite 2021 Mezzogiorno. Each wine has been meticulously crafted to capture the essence of our unique vineyard and to deliver an exceptional tasting experience. Join us for an unforgettable afternoon filled with delightful wines, tasty bites, engaging conversations, and a sneak peek into what Raffaldini Vineyards has in store for the coming year. Save the date and get ready to enhance your wine collection with these exclusive new releases!

Coming in February 2024:
 

The ship carrying  the precious cargo of Raffaldini Delicato and Robusto olive oils has left Italy and is making its way across the Atlantic and soon will be on our shelves.  Also coming on the same ship is our new product offering from Tamia, who has partnered with a company in Modena, to produce a white wine vinegar and a black Balsamic vinegar that will be featured at Raffaldini. All four products are available to pre-order. Barbara Raffaldini will be offering tasting of the 2023 olive oils and both of the vinegars in the Tasting Room as soon as they arrive. Please watch the website for the dates of these tastings.

 

Buon Capodanno a Tutti! 

Say addio per sempre to 2023 and benvenuto to 2024 with a bottle of our sparkling Auguri! Ring in the new year with effervescence with the Italian Toast: Auguri!  (To your health and happiness)

Raffaldini will be closed on New Year's Day, Monday, January 1.

2021 Grande Riserva Release
Saturday, February 10 | 1pm - 2pm

You're invited to join Owner Jay Raffaldini and Winemaker Chris Nelson as they present our 2021 Grande Riserva at our winery. As the name implies, Grande Riserva is a wine that represents the utmost and very best efforts of all that we do from the vineyard to the winery. What makes this release so unique was the wonderful growing weather that brought in balanced and full bodied grapes to the winery which was further magnified through increase use of the Appassimento drying process.

Ticket price includes a glass of 2021 Grande Riserva and light Hors D'oeuvres.

Ticket Price - $25 Non Wine Club Members
                            $20 Wine Club Members

La Dolce Vita Release 
Saturday, February 24 | 11am - 4pm

We're excited to unveil our newest release of La Dolce Vita.  La Dolce Vita (translates from the Italian as The Sweet Life) is our version of the widely popular Italian sweet wine called Moscato and is the only sweet wine we make.  What makes La Dolce Vita so lovely is the aromatic profile of flowers is supported by acidity and sparkling bubbles to balance the sweetness of the wine while retaining freshness. Best served chilled it is a delightful wine designed to pair with dry cheeses and fruit or as a standalone when simply having relaxing moments a sparkling Moscato-style wine that's bursting with aroma and effervescence.

Join us at our Villa tasting room, for a day of complimentary tastings paired with irresistible Italian cookies. No reservations needed—just drop by and savor the moment.

Family Days
January

Monday, January  15 - Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

Coming in January 2024:
 

The 2023 olive harvest at the groves of our friends at Tamia has just finished; nature took her time. Raffaldini Delicato and Robusto olive oils will be available again in January 2024. Also coming in January is our new product offering from Tamia, who has partnered with a company in Modena, to produce a white wine vinegar and a black Balsamic vinegar that will be featured at Raffaldini. All four products are available to pre-order. Barbara Raffaldini will be offering tasting of the 2023 olive oils and both of the vinegars in the Tasting Room as soon as they arrive. Please watch the website for the dates of these tastings.

2022 Vermentino Superiore Sold Out...Few Cases of 2021 Remain! 

Our 22 Vermentino is sold out, and we're down to less than 15 cases of the 21 Vermentino. Act now to secure your bottles before they vanish. Our next release isn't until March 15th, so don't miss out on this last chance to enjoy the crisp taste of the 21 Vermentino.

Winter Wine Tasting Dinner 
Saturday, February 10 | 6:30pm - 9:00pm

The Four Seasons Wine Tasting Dinners are held Spring, Summer, Autumn and Winter and are hosted by Jay Raffaldini. Each dinner features four seasonal food courses and four specially chosen wines to complement the food. Culinary and wine descriptions will be given during the evening to enhance your enjoyment. This is an opportunity to share your food and wine passion with like-minded friends. The atmosphere will be relaxed and casual with a focus on meeting new friends and enjoying la dolce vita. Cost is $110 + tax per person for the dinner only or $150.00 + tax per person that includes shuttle service from The Fairfield Inn in Elkin, or The Hampton Inn or Best Western Plus  in Jonesville. This event is for those age 21 and over. Stop by the tasting room, visit our website www.raffaldini.com, call 336.526.1078 or email us at info@raffaldini.com for more information or to make a reservation.

Buon Natale La Famiglia Raffaldini!
 

Please join us for a Christmas family day on Saturday, December 23. All ages are welcome. We will be closed on Christmas Eve, Sunday, December 24 and Christmas Day, Monday, December 25 and New Year's Day, Monday, January 1 to allow our staff and their families an opportunity to celebrate the season. 
 
Don’t forget to pick up your favorite Raffaldini wine! Gallo Nero pairs perfectly with turkey and the iconic fiasco bottle makes a great centerpiece. 

Coming in January 2024:
 

The 2023 olive harvest at the groves of our friends at Tamia is just finishing; nature has taken her time. Raffaldini Delicato and Robusto olive oils will be available in January 2024. Also coming in January is our new product offering from Tamia, who has partnered with a company in Modena, to produce a white Balsamic vinegar and a black Balsamic vinegar that will be featured at Raffaldini.  All four products will be available to pre-order soon.  Barbara Raffaldini will be offering tasting of the 2023 olive oils and the balsamic vinegars in the Tasting Room as soon as they arrive.  Please watch the website for the dates of these tastings.”     

Beyond the Vines...Into the Community

 We're thrilled to announce our partnership with Second Harvest Food Bank, working tirelessly across 18 counties in Northwest North Carolina to provide meals for those in need.

 Here's how YOU can make a difference and have a chance to win a special gift at the beginning of the year! 

 DONATE TO OUR FOOD BOX: Stop by Raffaldini Vineyards and contribute to our Second Harvest Food Bank box. Every donation counts, no matter how big or small! Your kindness will make a significant impact on someone's table this holiday season.

 WIN A SPECIAL GIFT: For every donation you make, you'll be entered into a raffle to win a special gift from Raffaldini Vineyards at the beginning of the year. It's our way of saying thank you for joining us in spreading love and support during this season of giving.

Let's make a positive impact together! Share the joy, donate generously, and let's create a community filled with warmth and kindness. 
Here is a list of the most needed items. Or you can make a donation here. 

The Second Harvest Food Bank of Northwest North Carolina is committed, along with its partner organizations, to increasing food security and creating pathways that build a stronger Northwest North Carolina.

Assemblaggio!
Grande Riserva Blending Trials
Weekends in November | 1pm - 3pm 
$50 General Admission | $45 Wine Club
Space is limited!
 
We are excited to unveil the first taste of our 2021 red wines! After careful aging, these rich, dark reds are ready for blending and we need you to help us determine the blend for the Raffaldini Grande Riserva, our most powerful red wine!

Assemblaggio is a two-hour educational wine experience led by Owner Jay Raffaldini and Winemaker Chris Nelson in our winery barrel room. Each blend you create will be carefully analyzed, sampled and help inspire our new vintage of Grande Riserva. 

This is an opportunity to hone your winemaking knowledge and ability, learn more about grape varietals, and make a few new friends in the process. Blending trials will be held in the barrel room allowing you to experience the winery during the winemaking season. 

Read more.

Available Dates (click for more info or to purchase): 

Saturday, November 11 - General Admission
Saturday, November 11 - Wine Club

Sunday, November 12 - General Admission
Sunday, November 12 - Wine Club

Saturday, November 18 - General Admission
Saturday, November 18 - Wine Club

Sunday, November 19 - General Admission
Sunday, November 19 - Wine Club
 

Murder at the Masquerade Ball
Saturday, November 4 | 6:00pm - 8:30pm
Only a few tickets remaining!

Veteran's Day - Family Day
Friday, November 10 & Saturday, November 11

Join us as we honor and celebrate our Veterans! Bring the entire family and reflect on the sacrifices made by our service men and women. All veterans will receive a 15% discount on all non-wine products on Friday and Saturday (November 10 and 11).

Beyond the Vines...Into the Community

Raffaldini and Floriana Pair Tasty Meal for NC Wine Group

Jay Raffaldini recently hosted the NC Chapter of the Brotherhood of the Knights of the Vine for a Raffaldini wine dinner at Floriana in Wilmington. Our friends Dathan and Jenn from Triangle Around Town captured Jay describing the wines and pairings as well as the overall conviviality of the evening. You can watch or read along here. 

 

Four Seasons Wine Tasting Dinner

Saturday, October 21 | 6:30pm-9:00pm

Each dinner features four seasonal food courses and four specially chosen wines to complement the food. This is an opportunity to share your food and wine passion with like-minded friends. The atmosphere will be relaxed and casual with a focus on meeting new friends and enjoying la dolce vita. Cost is $110.00 + tax per person or $150.00 + tax per person that includes shuttle service to and from the Best Western Plus Jonesville, NC. This event is for those age 21 and over. For information on overnight lodging please contact the Best Western Plus Jonesville, NC at 336-835-6000. 

Farmer's Market - Family Day
Sunday, October 15 | 12:00pm-5:00pm

Celebrate all the season has to offer as you meet and shop with local vendors on the grounds of Raffaldini Vineyards! In addition to magnificent vineyard and mountain views, you will have the opportunity to sample and purchase locally sourced, homemade wax melts, boney, local produce, hand made decor and more! 

RARA Sisboombah Release
Collaborative Red Wine Blend with JOLO Winery & Vineyards
Saturday, October 21

Join Raffaldini Vineyards and JOLO Vineyards as they unveil the sixth vintage of their collaborative red wine blend, RARA. Raffaldini Vineyards owner, along with JOLO Vineyards owner will be at each session to discuss their creation as well as sign bottles of this collectable wine. We will start the day at 11:00am-12:00pm at Raffaldini Vineyards with a special conversation with Jay and JW and then move to JOLO Vineyards from 1:00pm-2:00pm to enjoy more wine and conversation. This is a complimentary event. Please RSVP as space is limited to info@raffaldini.com. 

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Murder at the Masquerade Ball
Saturday, November 4 | 6:00pm - 8:30pm

Assemblaggio!
Grande Riserva Blending Trials
Weekends in November | 1pm - 3pm 
$50 General Admission | $45 Wine Club
Space is limited!
 
We are excited to unveil the first taste of our 2021 red wines! After careful aging, these rich, dark reds are ready for blending and we need you to help us determine the blend for the Raffaldini Grande Riserva, our most powerful red wine!

Assemblaggio is a two-hour educational wine experience led by Owner Jay Raffaldini and winemaker Chris Nelson in our winery barrel room. Each blend you create will be carefully analyzed, sampled and help inspire our new vintage of Grande Riserva. 

This is an opportunity to hone your winemaking knowledge and ability, learn more about grape varietals, and make a few new friends in the process. Blending trials will be held in the barrel room allowing you to experience the winery during the winemaking season. 

Read more.

Available Dates (click for more info or to purchase): 

Saturday, November 4 - General Admission
Saturday, November 4 - Wine Club

Sunday, November 5 - General Admission
Sunday, November 5 - Wine Club

Saturday, November 11 - General Admission
Saturday, November 11 - Wine Club

Sunday, November 12 - General Admission
Sunday, November 12 - Wine Club

Saturday, November 18 - General Admission
Saturday, November 18 - Wine Club

Sunday, November 19 - General Admission
Sunday, November 19 - Wine Club

Raffaldini Proud Sponsor of Piedmont Opera
Verdi's Il Trovatore Oct. 20,22,24

Avenge me!  The phrase is sung throughout the score.  But amongst the struggle for a throne, a love triangle, and a demented old woman, who calls for vengeance?  Leonora for her lover? Manrico for his Mother? Count di Luna for treachery? Azucena over a mysterious secret?  Only in Verdi’s most compelling score will the mystery be solved.  Mi vendica!  

Four Seasons Wine Tasting Dinner

Saturday, October 21 | 6:30pm-9:00pm

Each dinner features four seasonal food courses and four specially chosen wines to complement the food. This is an opportunity to share your food and wine passion with like-minded friends. The atmosphere will be relaxed and casual with a focus on meeting new friends and enjoying la dolce vita. Cost is $110.00 + tax per person or $150.00 + tax per person that includes shuttle service to and from either the Fairfield Inn in Elkin, NC or the Hampton Inn in Jonesville, NC. This event is for those age 21 and over. For information on overnight lodging please contact the Best Western Plus Jonesville, NC at 336-835-6000. 

Take a Hike! With Jay Raffaldini

Sunday, October 22 | 10:30am-1:00pm

Join owner Jay Raffaldini on a moderate hike around the Raffaldini property! Wear sensible walking shoes and prepare yourself for a delightful morning out. Hike will be followed by a hearty luncheon of soup and breads -- of course accompanied with wine! Tickets include: hike, lunch and two glasses of wine. $50 plus tax per person, general admission. $45 plus tax per person, wine club. 

Save The Date! 
Be on the lookout for more details in future newsletters.

Farmer's Market

Sunday, October 15 | 12:00pm-5:00pm

Celebrate all the season has to offer as you meet and shop with local farmers on the grounds of Raffaldini Vineyards! In addition to magnificent vineyard and mountain views, you will have the opportunity to sample and purchase locally sourced Homemade Wax Melts, Honey, Local produce, Hand made decor and more!


Murder at the Masquerade Ball

Saturday, November 4 | 6:00pm - 8:30pm

Beyond the Vines...Into the Community

Inspiring Italian Fall Recipes Courtesy of Cape Fear Living 



This Fall, there's no better time to embrace the charm and comfort that a delicious Italian meal can provide. We've brought two of our favorite Italian families to the table for good wine and food: Antonio Carlo Gourmet Sauces and Raffaldini Winery. 



Read more.

An Afternoon in Tuscany

Sunday, October 1 | 1:00pm-3:00pm
 

This is the event that you have been waiting for if you can't visit Tuscany this Fall!! Join us for an outdoor concert by the musical talents Jersey Roche and Justin Traxler, who will then join us for  a family style lunch (pranzo)  and a stroll in the vines.  

Four Seasons Wine Tasting Dinner

Saturday, October 21 | 6:30pm-9:00pm

Each dinner features four seasonal food courses and four specially chosen wines to complement the food. This is an opportunity to share your food and wine passion with like-minded friends. The atmosphere will be relaxed and casual with a focus on meeting new friends and enjoying la dolce vita. Cost is $110.00 + tax per person or $150.00 + tax per person that includes shuttle service to and from either the Fairfield Inn in Elkin, NC or the Hampton Inn in Jonesville, NC. This event is for those age 21 and over. For information on overnight lodging please contact the Fairfield Inn at 336.353.2008 or the Hampton Inn at 336-835-1994

Take a Hike! With Jay Raffaldini

Sunday, October 22 | 10:30am-1:00pm

Join owner Jay Raffaldini on a moderate hike around the Raffaldini property! Wear sensible walking shoes and prepare yourself for a delightful morning out. Hike will be followed by a hearty luncheon of soup and breads -- of course accompanied with wine! Tickets include: hike, lunch and two glasses of wine. $50 plus tax per person, general admission. $45 plus tax per person, wine club. 

Save The Date! 
Be on the lookout for more details in future newsletters.

Farmer's Market

Sunday, October 15 | 12:00pm-5:00pm

Celebrate all the season has to offer as you meet and shop with local farmers on the grounds of Raffaldini Vineyards! In addition to magnificent vineyard and mountain views, you will have the opportunity to sample and purchase locally sourced Homemade Wax Melts, Honey, Local produce, Hand made decor and more!


Murder at the Masquerade Ball

Saturday, November 4 | 6:00pm - 8:30pm

Beyond the Vines...Into the Community

Inspiring Italian Fall Recipes Courtesy of Cape Fear Living 



This Fall, there's no better time to embrace the charm and comfort that a delicious Italian meal can provide. We've brought two of our favorite Italian families to the table for good wine and food: Antonio Carlo Gourmet Sauces and Raffaldini Winery. 



Read more.

Owner, Jay Raffaldini and Winemaker, Chris Nelson will host a retrospective tasting of prior vintages of Raffaldini Sagrantino. Sagrantino is a grape that benefits significantly from aging as the wine gains complexity and aromatic nuances. 

Four Seasons Wine Tasting Dinner

Saturday, October 21 | 6:30pm-9:00pm

Each dinner features four seasonal food courses and four specially chosen wines to complement the food. This is an opportunity to share your food and wine passion with like-minded friends. The atmosphere will be relaxed and casual with a focus on meeting new friends and enjoying la dolce vita. Cost is $110.00 + tax per person or $150.00 + tax per person that includes shuttle service to and from either the Fairfield Inn in Elkin, NC or the Hampton Inn in Jonesville, NC. This event is for those age 21 and over. For information on overnight lodging please contact the Fairfield Inn at 336.353.2008 or the Hampton Inn at 336-835-1994

Take a Hike! With Jay Raffaldini

Sunday, October 22 | 10:30am-1:00pm

Join owner Jay Raffaldini on a moderate hike around the Raffaldini property! Wear sensible walking shoes and prepare yourself for a delightful morning out. Hike will be followed by a hearty luncheon of soup and breads -- of course accompanied with wine! Tickets include: hike, lunch and two glasses of wine. $50 plus tax per person, general admission. $45 plus tax per person, wine club. 

Save The Date! 

Be on the lookout for more information and RSVP details in future Newsletters.

An Afternoon in Tuscany

Sunday, October 1 | 1:00pm-3:00pm
 

This is the event that you have been waiting for if you can't visit Tuscany this Fall!! Join us for an outdoor concert by the musical talents Jersey Roche and Justin Traxler, who will then join us for  a family style lunch (pranzo)  and a stroll in the vines.  

Farmer's Market

Sunday, October 15 | 12:00pm-5:00pm

Celebrate all the season has to offer as you meet and shop with local farmers on the grounds of Raffaldini Vineyards! In addition to magnificent vineyard and mountain views, you will have the opportunity to sample and purchase locally sourced Homemade Wax Melts, Honey, Local produce, Hand made decor and more!


Murder at the Masquerade Ball

Saturday, November 4 | 6:00pm - 8:30pm

Beyond the Vines...Into the Community

This week Raffaldini Vineyards hosted a Second Harvest Food Bank community meeting for local stakeholders involved in food insecurity. Local leaders discussed areas of action and policy to help those in need. The Second Harvest Food Bank of Northwest North Carolina is committed, along with its partner organizations, to increasing food security and creating pathways that build a stronger Northwest North Carolina. Visit the link below to give or learn more.