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November 15, 2024 | Raffaldini Vineyards

It's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year!

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Assemblaggio!
Grande Riserva Blending Trials
Last Chance! Sunday, November 24 | 1pm - 3pm 

$50 General Admission | Club Members Discount Applied at Checkout
Space is limited!
 
We are excited to unveil the first taste of our much heralded 2023 vintage, our greatest we have ever produced. 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.
Sunday, November 24th
 


Afternoon of Holiday Cheer & Thanksgiving Family Weekend
Afternoon of Holiday Cheer: Friday, November 29 | 11am - 5pm 
Family Days: Saturday, November 30 - Sunday, December 1


The Holidays are in full swing, and 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. Santa Claus will be flying down from the North Pole to be at Raffaldini for photos and to listen to everyone's wish list! 

Local musician RG Absher will entertain you with holiday tunes on a wide variety of instruments including Hammered Dulcimer, Violin, acoustic guitar, classic guitar, and banjo! RG is a Wilkes County native and a regular at MerleFest. His music includes a rich folk tradition and haunting Celtic sounds from Ireland and Scotland.

Beginning November 5, please bring a new, unwrapped toy  as we "fill the barrel with toys" for Wilkes Youth Life Development to help Hurricane affected children this holiday season.
 
Admission is Free to Everyone, but we ask that you please RSVP! Come out an join us for a day full of Holiday Cheer!

Bring the entire family during the Thanksgiving weekend. Saturday November 30 Sandwich Express will have their fresh, hearty sandwiches for sale. 

 

We Are Closed Thanksgiving Day - Raffaldini Vineyards will be closed on Thanksgiving Day to allow our staff and their families an opportunity to celebrate together.  We welcome you to join us on Friday, November 29 for our Afternoon of Holiday Cheer!

 

Upcoming Food Trucks / Family Days 

NOVEMBER

Saturday, November 16 - Ebony's Fish Fry
Sunday, November 17 - Dogs R Us

Saturday, November 23 - Dogs R Us


Saturday, November 29 - Dogs R Us
Saturday, November 30 -  Sandwich Express


Family Days

Friday, November 29  - Afternoon of Holiday Cheer
Saturday, November 30 - Thanksgiving Weekend
Sunday, December 1 - Thanksgiving Weekend

 

December Events


Wine Club Appreciation
December 7 & 8 

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 during the event! 

We are excited to celebrate with you the memories we have shared throughour the year and many yet to come! This event is free for you and a guest to show how much we appreciate you being a part of our Raffaldini family. 

Saturday, December 7
Sunday, December 8


Christmas Cookie Decorating Class
December 14

Indulge your creative side and learn how to impress your friends at your holiday parties this season at Raffaldini Vineyards with a cookie decorating class led by cookie designer Paige Ayers. Ticket holders will delve into the world of edible art, mastering fun techniques to decorate cookies. For $55, attendees receive one glass of Raffaldini wine, small bites, expert tips for decorating, instructions sheets, royal icing, and 8 cookies (2 practice cookies, 2 cookies each of 3 different winter/holiday designs).

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2022 Grande Riserva Release 
Saturday, January 18, 2025 | 1:00pm - 3:00pm


You are invited to join Owner Jay Raffaldini and Winemaker Chris Nelson at the Winery as they present our 2022 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 2022 Grande Riserva alongside other vintages and light Hors D'oeuvres. 

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

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SAVE THE DATES!

Wine and Cheese Pairing – January 25th
Join us for an all-new wine and cheese pairing class where you will try 5 wine and cheese pairings and learn about why they go together. Choose your favorite and make your own pairings in this fun, educational class!
 
Four Seasons Winter Dinner – Saturday, February 15th
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. This is an opportunity to share your food and wine passion with like-minded friends.

 
Beyond the Vines...Into the Community

Raffaldini Pairs with Wilkes Youth Life Development to Deliver Holiday Cheer 

We are proud to partner with Wilkes Youth Life Development to help them on a mission to bring Holiday Cheer to Children and Families affected by Hurricane Helene.

Wilkes Youth Life Development (WYLD) is a youth-serving organization whose mission is to develop healthy and resilient youth in Wilkes County so that they have the skills and support to become mentally and physically fit adults. Their mission stands on four pillars that determine these programs: modeling healthy relationships, building positive environments, providing meaningful experiences, and creating a sustainable organization through strong governance and community partnerships.

Beginning November 5, please bring a new, unwrapped toy  as we "fill the barrel with toys" for Wilkes Youth Life Development to help Hurricane affected children this holiday season. Or you can make a donation here.

 
Give Now
 

🍇 Join La Famiglia Raffaldini Online! 🥂
 
We invite you to join the vibrant La Famiglia Raffaldini on social media! Connect with us online to receive daily updates on new releases, exclusive offers, and upcoming events. Share your Raffaldini moments with us by tagging your posts with #Raffaldini. 
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Website
Instagram
TikTok
 
Raffaldini Wines Now Available Across NC
 
 

 
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. 

After nearly two decades of having 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.
 
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 and on the Piazza. 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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Ronda, NC 28670

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November 8, 2024 | Raffaldini Vineyards

A Special Note From Jay Raffaldini

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Ciao Everyone,

I hope this note finds you happy, healthy and excited to share the holidays with loved ones. I have no doubt this has been an eventful year for most of us so slowing down and enjoying the quiet moments should be our pursuit.

The reason for this writing is to discuss last year’s harvest which we call the 2023 Vintage. When I purchased an abandoned farm nearly twenty-four years ago it was with a vision to make classically dry Italian style wines that could rival the best in Italy. In the past we have come close to that goal with our wines routinely rated at 91-93 points by some of the most experienced wine critics in the world. However, the 94-97 points threshold which is the classification level for outstanding wines have generally eluded us…until now.

Quite simply the 23 vintage wines are absolutely stunning with elegance, structure and immense power. For this to come about three things needed to happen simultaneously. First, we practiced effective vineyard management which meant dropping fruit to the ground early in the growing season not to overburden the vines and allow for optimal slow ripening. Secondly, we made a critical change in our Fruttaio drying rooms that greatly increased the drying speed thus allowing us to put every red grape through the Appassimento drying process. Lastly, we had ideal weather with rain when we needed it and more importantly sunny and dry days in August and September. I am quite confident that these wines will reach that outstanding level.

When my winemaker Chris and I sat down to taste the wines and prepare for some initial blending trials it became apparent that these wines are still evolving and need more time. Said another way we are struggling to understand their direction of travel, which is made quite difficult given their complexity. So, we made the decision not to release these wines next year and break the cycle of offering reds every two years. This has two important consequences. By pushing the release of the 2023 vintage to 2026 Chris and I have time to figure out how to handle these exceptional wines. Related to this decision, every red vintage thereafter will, by definition, become available on a three-year cycle. I am very pleased with this outcome as our red wines generally need more time given the multifaceted structure that is generated by the Appassimento drying process.

The other consequence is more immediate – what do we release next year? After some discussion Chris and I decided to blend in the remaining 21 and 22 vintages with just a hint of the 23. Because we are using multiple years, we are required to declare the next red wine release an NV – which stands for non-vintage. The challenge is there is not much wine remaining so we are going to do the best we can to satisfy your demand but unfortunately, we will probably sell out before the 23s are ready. It is a price we are willing to pay in pursuit of making the best wines our efforts and exertions allow us.

Thank you for your support on the journey and Happy Holidays to you and your loved ones.



Jay
 
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Raffaldini Vineyards
 
November 1, 2024 | Raffaldini Vineyards

November Newsletter

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Assemblaggio!
Grande Riserva Blending Trials
Select Dates in November | 1pm - 3pm 
$50 General Admission | Club Members Discount Applied at Checkout
Space is limited!
 
We are excited to unveil the first taste of our much heralded 2023 vintage, our greatest we have ever produced. 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): 
Sunday, November 10th
Saturday, November 23rd
Sunday, November 24th
 

Family Day - Veteran's Day
 
Monday, November 11  11am - 5pm
 
All ages welcome! We invite our active and retired military and service members to join us for a special gift. Bring the entire family and relax on the piazza or our grounds with a glass of your favorite Raffaldini wine while we reflect on the service of our veterans.
 


Afternoon of Holiday Cheer & Thanksgiving Family Weekend
Afternoon of Holiday Cheer: Friday, November 29 | 11am - 5pm 
Family Days: Saturday, November 30 - Sunday, December 1

The Holidays are in full swing, and 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. Santa Claus will be flying down from the North Pole to be at Raffaldini for photos and to listen to everyone's wish list! 

Local musician RG Absher will entertain you with holiday tunes on a wide variety of instruments including Hammered Dulcimer, Violin, acoustic guitar, classic guitar, and banjo! RG is a Wilkes County native and a regular at MerleFest. His music includes a rich folk tradition and haunting Celtic sounds from Ireland and Scotland.

Beginning November 5, please bring a new, unwrapped toy  as we "fill the barrel with toys" for Wilkes Youth Life Development to help Hurricane affected children this holiday season.
 
Admission is Free to Everyone, but we ask that you please RSVP! Come out an join us for a day full of Holiday Cheer!

Bring the entire family during the Thanksgiving weekend. Saturday November 30 Sandwich Express will have their fresh, hearty sandwiches for sale. 

 

We Are Closed Thanksgiving Day - Raffaldini Vineyards will be closed on Thanksgiving Day to allow our staff and their families an opportunity to celebrate together.  We welcome you to join us on Friday, November 29 for our Afternoon of Holiday Cheer!

 

Upcoming Food Trucks / Family Days 

NOVEMBER

Saturday, November 2 - Love and Butter
Sunday, November 3 - Love and Butter


Saturday, November 9 - Southern Noodle
Sunday, November 10 - Sandwich Express
Monday, November 11 - Dogs R Us

Saturday, November 16 - TBD
Sunday, November 17 - Dogs R Us

Saturday, November 23 - Dogs R Us


Saturday, November 29 - Dogs R Us
Saturday, November 30 -  Sandwich Express



Family Days

Thursday, October 31 - Halloween

Monday, November 11 - Veterans Day

Friday, November 29  - Afternoon of Holiday Cheer

Saturday, November 30 - Thanksgiving Weekend
Sunday, December 1 - Thanksgiving Weekend

 

December Events

Wine Club Appreciation
December 7 & 8 

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 during the event! 

We are excited to celebrate with you the memories we have shared throughour the year and many yet to come! This event is free for you and a guest to show how much we appreciate you being a part of our Raffaldini family. 
 

RSVP - Saturday
RSVP - Sunday



Christmas Cookie Decorating Class
December 14

Indulge your creative side and learn how to impress your friends at your holiday parties this season at Raffaldini Vineyards with a cookie decorating class led by cookie designer Paige Ayers. Ticket holders will delve into the world of edible art, mastering fun techniques to decorate cookies. For $55, attendees receive one glass of Raffaldini wine, small bites, expert tips for decorating, instructions sheets, royal icing, and 8 cookies (2 practice cookies, 2 cookies each of 3 different winter/holiday designs).


RSVP

 
Beyond the Vines...Into the Community

Raffaldini Pairs with Wilkes Youth Life Development to Deliver Holiday Cheer 

We are proud to partner with Wilkes Youth Life Development to help them on a mission to bring Holiday Cheer to Children and Families affected by Hurricane Helene.

Wilkes Youth Life Development (WYLD) is a youth-serving organization whose mission is to develop healthy and resilient youth in Wilkes County so that they have the skills and support to become mentally and physically fit adults. Their mission stands on four pillars that determine these programs: modeling healthy relationships, building positive environments, providing meaningful experiences, and creating a sustainable organization through strong governance and community partnerships.

Beginning November 5, please bring a new, unwrapped toy  as we "fill the barrel with toys" for Wilkes Youth Life Development to help Hurricane affected children this holiday season. Or you can make a donation here.

 
Give Now
 

🍇 Join La Famiglia Raffaldini Online! 🥂
 
We invite you to join the vibrant La Famiglia Raffaldini on social media! Connect with us online to receive daily updates on new releases, exclusive offers, and upcoming events. Share your Raffaldini moments with us by tagging your posts with #Raffaldini. 
Facebook
Website
Instagram
TikTok
 
Raffaldini Wines Now Available Across NC
 
 

 
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. 

After nearly two decades of having 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.
 
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 and on the Piazza. 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.
Make a Reservation
Local Accommodations
 
Copyright ©  2022 Raffaldini Vineyards & Winery, LLC, All rights reserved.

Our mailing address is:
450 Groce Rd. 
Ronda, NC 28670

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