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.
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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
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Murder at the Masquerade Ball
Saturday, November 4 | 6:00pm - 8:30pm
Only a few tickets remaining!
Bring your sleuthing skills with you when you join us for a Murderous evening! Heavy hors d'oeuvres and wine will be served. You will be assigned a role to play. Costumes and masks advised but not required.
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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).
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Upcoming Food Trucks:
November
Saturday, November 4 – Dogs R' Us
Sunday, November 5 – Mums
Saturday, November 11 – Cheez Boss
Sunday, November 12 – Mr. People Feeder
Saturday, November 18 – Sandwich Express
Sunday, November 19 – Mums
Family Days:
Friday, November 10
Saturday, November 11
Friday, November 24
Note: We will be closed on Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 23, to allow our staff and their families a chance to enjoy the Thanksgiving Holiday. Please join us for Afternoon of Holiday Cheer (info below!).
SAVE THE DATE:
Afternoon of Holiday Cheer, Friday after Thanksgiving!
Friday, November 24, 2023 | 11:00am-4:00pm - Family Day
We invite you to help us prepare for the holidays! The entire family will enjoy holiday shopping and live tunes while you craft your own holiday decorations, and enjoy complimentary cookies and apple cider while the little ones write letters to Santa.
Join Barbara Raffaldini, aka Mrs. Claus, as she reads aloud the classic holiday stories of La Befana and The Night Before Christmas. We'll have a local musician performing all your holiday favorites live!
Come out and join us for a day full of Holiday Cheer!
Wine Club Member Appreciation
Saturday, December 2 | 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Free - Wine Club Members Only
La Famigilia Raffaldini cordially invites all of our wine club members to our wine club member appreciation day. You'll enjoy samples of olive oil and balsamic vinegar and some light bites. We will have raffles for door prizes and special tastings all day!
This event is free and open to those who are 21 and older. For more information and to RSVP, please email us at info@raffaldini.com. |
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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.
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Local Accommodations
The Vineyard Cottage
Just a short 3-minute drive from us and with scenic views of Raffaldini Vineyards lies "The Vineyard Cottage". A unique Short-Term rental experience within the Boutique Vineyard of Chateau Jourdain. Escape to the tranquility of wine country with a stay at this stunning 3-bedroom Chateau. Situated within a private vineyard, this new build vacation rental offers breathtaking views of the surrounding mountains and vineyards, ensuring that you will have an unforgettable stay. Learn more by clicking here.
Bramabella
Bramabella Vineyards is a 40 acre, 5 bedroom, 3 bathroom, 3,000 square feet+ luxury Estate nestled in The Brushy Mountains of North Carolina: it is comprised of a hillside vineyard, a blueberry orchard, a formal garden by the home, walking trails, and an ever-flowing stream with soul-stopping, dramatic waterfalls. The property evokes a magical, fairy-tale, Garden-of-Eden feel. You feel as if you have been transported to another world while strolling around the grounds and gardens of Bramabella. Learn more by clicking here.
Little Heaven Bed and Breakfast
Stay in the heart of wine country in this elegantly-rustic Yadkin Valley Bed and Breakfast. Little Heaven Bed & Breakfast is a Beautiful Lodge with mountains view surrounded by 40 + Wineries. The outdoors will transform your soul when you experience all that the Yadkin Valley has to offer. On the property, there is a pond where you can fish, there is 10 acres full of woods and open space to explore with yourself or your loved ones.
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Raffaldini Wines Now Available Across NC
 After nearly two decades of having Raffaldini wines available exclusively at the Villa we have found a wholesale distribution firm that targets wine shops and restaurants rather than mass supermarket, etc. We sought to build connections with independent retailers and restaurateurs so we can still tell our story to the sales outlet and build on the connection that we have with all of you. To begin, we agreed to have two value-based wines (Bella Misto and Bianco) as well as higher end (Vermentino Superiore and Montepulciano Riserva) available for sale.
To locate a store near you, simply go to raffaldini.com then hover your mouse over shop on the header. When the drop down menu appears, click "Find Raffaldini Wines" at the bottom of the list. Once on the Raffaldini Store Locator, you can use the drop down to search by type or location or type in your zip code and search a radius for outlets near you. If you don’t see your favorite wine shop listed please email me directly at jay@raffaldini.com and I will work with our wholesale partner to get them in the store near you.
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Planning a Visit?
We encourage you to read our visitor experience guide. Your cooperation will help us provide the best possible experience for all our patrons.
We have partnered with Tock to provide a reservation system for tastings and flights at the Villa. Our continued goal is to provide the best experience for you, our valued customers and friends. While walk-ins are welcome and a reservation is not required, we believe that making a reservation will enhance your visit.
As a general reminder to all our guests, to provide a safe, relaxing, and intimate experience for our guests, all visitors must be at least 21 years of age. Infants and children are no longer permitted at the Tasting Room, except on holidays and specially designated family days when we can appropriately staff and have children friendly activities available. Please see our calendar for a full list of Family days.
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Nov 1, 2023 at 8:58 AM
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