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April 16, 2020 | Raffaldini Vineyards

Lontano Dagli Occhi, Vicino al Cuore

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Lontano Dagli Occhi, Vicino al Cuore

We miss you all and hope that everyone is healthy and safe. While we are longing to host you here on a warm sunny day at the Villa, it helps to see the love online and on social media memories! So keep them coming.

Mother nature has kept us busy over the past few weeks so we are delighted to share with you some updates and beautiful sights from the vineyard. If you're having wanderlust or just popping a bottle of Raffaldini at home, share your photo memories or whatever you miss most about Raffaldini and tag us online @raffaldini and we'll share with our fans to spread around some positivity.

Jay Raffaldini Offers Virtual Tastings to Wine Club Members

During the shelter in place order, Jay Raffaldini has offered a series of live, virtual tastings for wine club members on Zoom. Click the video below to view the first installment featuring our spring wine club release, SPQR. Join our wine club and receive access to new and limited releases plus the opportunity to join in on future live and virtual events.

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Left: Barbara Raffaldini's rescue dog, Dolce, supervises planting. Right: Barbara Raffaldini shows off her "quarantine" mask during a planting break.

Update from Vineyard Manager Jason Krug

Vineyard Manager Jason Krug and our winemaking team are hard at work in the fields. They are shoot thinning the established vines, preserving only the best shoots for the upcoming vintage. They installed a new acre of vineyard, and planted more than 10,000 vines of a familiar favorite, Montepulciano, and a brand new varietal, Trebbiano Toscano.

Jason says that due to the mild winter, "[the vines] are out two weeks earlier. We escaped the recent frost with minimal damage." Thanks to recent rains in excess of three inches, the newly planted vines have sustenance and the ground is soft enough for Jason and crew to plant the remaining 2,000 vines on his to do list.

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April 1, 2020 | Raffaldini Vineyards

Raffaldini April Newsletter

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Benvenuti Primavera: Welcome Spring

We hope that everyone is healthy and safe at home. You all are in our thoughts during this difficult time. Despite all that is going on in the world, the vineyard is awakening from winter. Bud break is occurring throughout the vineyard, and the signs of spring are beginning to appear around the property.

Our vineyard crew is hard at work laying out the new vineyard and digging holes to prepare for spring planting (and a new varietal--stay tuned!) that will fulfill our need for more vines in the coming years. In the winery, we received four new bottis to expand our production capability and align our winemaking and stylistic goals.

Afternoon with the Winemaker

Saturday, May 2 | 1pm & 3pm
$30 General Admission | $25 Wine Club Members

Join Winemaker Chris Nelson as he guides you on a behind-the-scenes tour of the Raffaldini Winery. Learn in-depth how we craft our award-winning wines and go step-by-step through the winemaking process with our team all while enjoying a glass of current vintage wine and samples of wines in the making.

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RARA Sisboombah Release
Sunday, May 3 | 12:00pm - 2pm at Raffaldini Vineyards
This event was rescheduled from April 11.

Join Owners Jay Raffaldini and JW Ray as they unveil the fourth vintage of RARA, their collaborative wine blend. Enjoy a meet and greet with Raffaldini and Ray with signed bottles available for purchase. The event kicks off at Raffaldini Vineyards at 12pm and resumes at JOLO Vineyards at 2pm. Admission is free, but please RSVP. Owners JW Ray and Jay Raffaldini will unveil the fourth vintage of RARA, their collaborative red wine blend. Signed bottles will be available for purchase. Complimentary passed appetizers will be served.

This is a special, limited edition wine that is expected to sell out quickly. Order now online or phone ahead and pickup in person.

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2018 Grande Riserva Release

Release Pre-Party
Saturday, May 9 | 1pm
$10 Wine Club Members Only

Jay Raffaldini invites all our wine club members to join him for a unique, behind-the-scenes tasting and discussion on our brand new Grande Riserva in the winery. Enjoy a glass of the 2018 Grande Riserva while Jay describes the dedicated labor of love that our winemaking team goes through to create this special wine. We'll pair the Grande with light refreshments and lively atmosphere as we lead into the Grande Vertical Tasting later in the evening (see below).

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Grande Vertical Tasting
Saturday, May 9 | 5:30pm-7:30pm
$100 Wine Club Members Only

Grande Riserva is a wine that represents the pinnacle of Raffaldini Vineyards. Join owner Jay Raffaldini for a rare opportunity to taste every Grande Riserva vintage ever made in an elegant evening setting at Villa Raffaldini. Guests will enjoy a vertical tasting of every vintage of Grande Riserva including the newly-released 2018 vintage. Heavy Hors D'oeuvres will be served throughout the event. Taste for yourself how Raffaldini Grande Riserva withstands the test of time.

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Mamma Mia! Mother's Day Brunch

Sunday, May 10 | 12pm
$50+Tax Per Person

Celebrate Mother’s Day at Raffaldini Vineyards with our Mamma Mia! Mother’s Day Brunch. Feast together over a buffet-style brunch served alongside award-winning Raffaldini Vineyards wines.

Sample Menu, subject to change

Fruit Salad & Yogurt Parfaits

Italian Strata, – both Vegetable and Meat

Signature Italian Toast Casserole alla Raffaldini

Broccoli Salad

Cucumber and Strawberry Salad, Deviled Eggs and Tortellini Olive salad

Mini Chicken Salad Croissants

Assorted Breakfast Breads, Pastries and Fritters

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Four Seasons Wine Tasting Dinner: Spring

Saturday, May 16 | 6:30pm - 9:00pm
$120 Dinner and Hotel Shuttle | $99 Dinner Only
This event was rescheduled from April 18.

The Four Seasons Wine Tasting Dinners are held Spring, Summer, Autumn and Winter and are hosted by Owner Jay Raffaldini. Each dinner features four seasonal food courses and four specially chosen wines which complement each course. 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.

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Take a Hike! With Jay Raffaldini
Sunday, May 17 | 10:30am - 1:00pm
$50 General Admission | $40 Wine Club
This event was rescheduled from April 19.

Join 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, crusty breads and wine! $50 plus tax per person includes the hike, lunch and two glasses of wine.

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May Food Trucks

Wraps Around The World

Wraps Around the World will be on site serving fresh cuisine on Saturday, May 23 and Sunday, May 24.

Cousins Maine Lobster

Cousin's Maine Lobster will make their debut at Raffaldini Vineyards on Saturday, May 30. We can't wait to taste that delicious lobster roll with a glass of Auguri!

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March 4, 2020 | Raffaldini Vineyards

Raffaldini March Newsletter

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2016 Meditazione Wins NC Fine Wines Case Award

The inaugural release of Meditazione, our intense, Port-style dessert wine, was included in the coveted NC Fine Wines Case awards at the annual NC Fine Wines Society Wine Competition and Awards Gala held Saturday, February 15 at the Millennium Center in Winston-Salem, NC. Raffaldini's Meditazione was awarded as one of the top wines in the competition out of over 120 wines entered.

Click for more information on the NC Fine Wines Society, its scholarship program, and the 2020 competition results.

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Raffaldini Awarded Wine Grower of Excellence Award from the NC Winegrowers Association

Jason Krug, Raffaldini Vineyards, Winegrower of Excellence

Raffaldini Vineyards was awarded The Wine Grower of Excellence award from the NC Winegrowers Association at its annual conference held in February. The Wine Grower of Excellence award is given to a member of the North Carolina Winegrowers Association who has been in business over five years, produces high-quality wine grapes, and is actively involved with promoting the wine industry in the state. This is a prestigious award given to only one out of more than 400 working vineyards in the state.

Since his arrival at Raffaldini, Jason Krug, our vineyard manager, has worked tirelessly towards helping the vineyard reach its highest potential. Thank you Jason and team for your hard work and dedication. Congratulations!

Spring Wine Club Release Party
with Jay Raffaldini
Saturday, March 7 | 12pm-4pm Winery Botti Room
Sunday, March 8 | 12:00pm-4:00pm – Villa 2^nd Floor

Please join Jay Raffaldini in the Botti Room (barrel room) at the Winery on Saturday, March 7, 2020 to a wine tasting of the wine club wines, unveiling the first new wines of 2020. Accompanying the release will be abundant food, music, and a barrel tasting of future releases. Jay will be joined by our Winemaker Chris Nelson and they will explain the nuances of the new wines and chronicle the making of them.

On Sunday, March 8, Jay will host Wine Club Pick Up with food, music, and a wine tasting of the wine club wines at the Villa on the second floor overlooking the gorgeous vineyards and majestic Brushy Mountains.

Gianno's Brick Oven Pizza will be with us all weekend at the Villa selling made to order Neapolitan-style Pizzas.

Included in Your Spring Wine Club Package Is:

2x 2019 Paradiso (Dry, Col Fondo Style Rosé)
2x 2018 Bella Misto (Smooth, Dry, Red Blend)
2x 2018 SPQR (Bold, Dry Red)
A Letter From Jay Raffaldini Describing All Things Happening at Raffaldini Vineyards
Raffaldini Family Recipes that pair with each Wine Club Wine
Invitations to Future Raffaldini Events

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RARA Sisboombah Release
Saturday, April 11 | 12:00pm - 1pm at Raffaldini Vineyards

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Easter Brunch
Sunday, April 12 | 12:00pm
$50+tax Adults over 21 | $25+tax Under 21

Bring the whole family and feast together over an Italian-style buffet brunch along with award winning Raffaldini wines.

An Easter egg hunt for the kids will take place on the lawn following brunch at 2:30pm, and we will have Heritage Homestead’s baby goats back out again this year for petting.

We will also have our annual La Ruzzola Del Formaggio competitions at 1pm and 3 pm on the lawn of the Villa. La “Ruzzola”, a traditional Italian game of the rolling of the large wheels of cheese, dates back 3000 years to the Etruscan Tomb of the Olympiads but is now played every Easter in many Italian farming villages.

Easter Brunch tickets are $50 plus tax per person and include two glasses of Raffaldini wines. Easter Brunch tickets for those under 21 are $25 plus tax per person. Click to view Brunch Menu

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Four Seasons Wine Tasting Dinner: Spring

Saturday, April 18 | 6:30pm - 9:00pm
$120 Dinner and Hotel Shuttle | $99 Dinner Only

The Four Seasons Wine Tasting Dinners are held Spring, Summer, Autumn and Winter and are hosted by Owner Jay Raffaldini. Each dinner features four seasonal food courses and four specially chosen wines which complement each course. 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.

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Take a Hike! With Jay Raffaldini
Sunday, April 19 | 10:30am - 1:00pm
$50 General Admission | $40 Wine Club

Join 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, crusty breads and wine! $50 plus tax per person includes the hike, lunch and two glasses of wine.

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Beyond the Vines...Into the Community

Join Raffaldini Vineyards at Poplar Tapas for Charlotte Wine + Food Week
Thursday, April 23 | 6:30pm

Charlotte Wine & Food brings together leading wine industry experts from around the world and pairs them with Charlotte’s top chefs to celebrate and advance knowledge of and appreciation for fine wine and food, while making significant contributions to charitable organizations that benefit children and their families in the Charlotte community. Join Jay Raffaldini and Winemaker Chris Nelson at this exclusive pairing experience in the heart of uptown at Poplar Tapas. This dinner is extremely limited and will sell out. Make reservations now.

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Raffaldini Vineyards Supports Piedmont Opera's The King and I

One of Rodgers & Hammerstein’s finest works comes to Winston-Salem for only three performances! The King and I has captured the hearts and minds of millions. This unique love story is told with one of the most glorious and unforgettable scores ever written. The much-loved songs and sweeping melodies from the show include: “The March of the Siamese Children,” “Getting to Know You,” “I Whistle a Happy Tune,” “Hello Young Lovers” and the unforgettable “Shall We Dance.”

The King And I March 22 & March 24

March Food

Giannos Brick Oven Pizza

Giannos will have their popular brick oven pizza truck serving fresh pizza al forno a legna. Saturday, March 7 and Sunday, March 8.

Wraps Around The World

Wraps Around the World will be on site serving fresh cuisine Saturday, March 14 and Sunday, March 15.

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February 17, 2020 | Raffaldini Vineyards

They Say 🍷 is Good for Your ❤️

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Raffaldini Vineyards Named Among Top Vineyards Outside of California

"In the rolling foothills of the Yadkin Valley about an hour north of Charlotte, North Carolina, Raffaldini Vineyards & Winery focuses exclusively on dry Italian wines, earning it the nickname “the Chianti of the Carolinas.”

Using estate-grown Vermentino, Montepulciano, and other grapes, Raffaldini embraces the medieval Italian winemaking technique known as Appassimento. Rather than stomping freshly harvested fruit, Raffaldini dries its grapes, resulting in a unique complexity and higher alcohol content."

Read the full article from Travel Awaits here.

Spring Wine Club Release Party
with Jay Raffaldini
Saturday, March 7 | 12pm-4pm Winery Botti Room
Sunday, March 8 | 12:00pm-4:00pm – Villa 2^nd Floor

Please join Jay Raffaldini in the Botti Room (barrel room) at the Winery on Saturday, March 7, 2020 to a wine tasting of the wine club wines, unveiling the first new wines of 2020. Accompanying the release will be abundant food, music, and a barrel tasting of future releases. Jay will be joined by our Winemaker Chris Nelson and they will explain the nuances of the new wines and chronicle the making of them.

On Sunday, March 8, Jay will host Wine Club Pick Up with food, music, and a wine tasting of the wine club wines at the Villa on the second floor overlooking the gorgeous vineyards and majestic Brushy Mountains.

Gianno's Brick Oven Pizza will be with us all weekend at the Villa selling made to order Neapolitan-style Pizzas.

Included in Your Spring Wine Club Package Is:

2x 2019 Paradiso (Dry, Col Fondo Style Rosé)
2x 2018 Bella Misto (Smooth, Dry, Red Blend)
2x 2018 SPQR (Bold, Dry Red)
A Letter From Jay Raffaldini Describing All Things Happening at Raffaldini Vineyards
Raffaldini Family Recipes that pair with each Wine Club Wine
Invitations to Future Raffaldini Events

Shop Now Superiore Club

Shop Now Classico Club

Easter Brunch
Sunday, April 12 | 12:00pm
$50+tax Adults over 21 | $25+tax Under 21

Bring the whole family and feast together over an Italian-style buffet brunch along with award winning Raffaldini wines.

An Easter egg hunt for the kids will take place on the lawn following brunch at 2:30pm, and we will have Heritage Homestead’s baby goats back out again this year for petting.

We will also have our annual La Ruzzola Del Formaggio competitions at 1pm and 3 pm on the lawn of the Villa. La “Ruzzola”, a traditional Italian game of the rolling of the large wheels of cheese, dates back 3000 years to the Etruscan Tomb of the Olympiads but is now played every Easter in many Italian farming villages.

Easter Brunch tickets are $50 plus tax per person and include two glasses of Raffaldini wines. Easter Brunch tickets for those under 21 are $25 plus tax per person. Click to view Brunch Menu

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Four Seasons Wine Tasting Dinner: Spring

Saturday, April 18 | 6:30pm - 9:00pm
$120 Dinner and Hotel Shuttle | $99 Dinner Only

The Four Seasons Wine Tasting Dinners are held Spring, Summer, Autumn and Winter and are hosted by Owner Jay Raffaldini. Each dinner features four seasonal food courses and four specially chosen wines which complement each course. 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.

Shop Now Dinner + Shuttle

Shop Now Dinner

Take a Hike! With Jay Raffaldini
Sunday, April 19 | 10:30am - 1:00pm
$50 General Admission | $40 Wine Club

Join 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, crusty breads and wine! $50 plus tax per person includes the hike, lunch and two glasses of wine.

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Shop Now Wine Club

Beyond the Vines...Into the Community

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The Visit NC Farms Phone App, developed by the N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, connects millions of North Carolina residents and visitors to farmers and local food – one community at a time.

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Raffaldini Vineyards Supports Piedmont Opera's The King and I

One of Rodgers & Hammerstein’s finest works comes to Winston-Salem for only three performances! The King and I has captured the hearts and minds of millions. This unique love story is told with one of the most glorious and unforgettable scores ever written. The much-loved songs and sweeping melodies from the show include: “The March of the Siamese Children,” “Getting to Know You,” “I Whistle a Happy Tune,” “Hello Young Lovers” and the unforgettable “Shall We Dance.”

The King And I March 22 & March 24

February Food

Wraps Around The World

Wraps Around the World will be on site serving fresh cuisine Saturday, February 15 and Sunday, February 16.

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January 18, 2020 | Raffaldini Vineyards

Discover the Secret Season At Raffaldini

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Welcome to the Secret Season

In January, as the vines sleep, we are preparing for the next vintage. Pruning, tucking, nurturing the vines, and in the winery, carefully blending, tracking the flavor profiles of the vintages lying in wait. The secret season is a time to let your senses explore. Enjoy the slower pace, the wide open spaces, the cool and quiet stillness of the season. Take an impromptu trip and enjoy the beauty of winter at Raffaldini that is perhaps the best kept secret of all.

Vintage Update from Winemaker Chris Nelson

Winter is good for the young 2019 wines as they are left to rest after completing their secondary, Malolactic fermentation, which converts malic acid to lactic acid, giving the wines smoother mouthfeel and texture. The wines receive two small doses of sulfur dioxide to help preserve their fruit characteristics as oxygen slowly penetrates the oak staves to help the wines develop on a phenolic level (i.e. tannins, structure).

We are also focused on the blending of our first 2018 red wines to be released in March, our 2018 SPQR and 2018 Bella Misto. Both wines are shaping up to be excellent, especially for the difficult growing conditions in 2018, and will be welcome additions to our tasting room lineup. Both of these wines will be bottled in the coming weeks.

St. Valentine's
Celebrate Amore at Raffaldini

Amore: The Language of Love!
Sunday, February 9 | 1pm

Join sisters Tina Raffaldini and Barbara Raffaldini as they share insights into Italian culture, language, and traditions surrounding Love. Whether planning a trip to Italy or just curious about Italy and its people and customs, this entertaining and interactive experience will give you a new appreciation and understanding for all things Italian. The workshop will begin at 1 pm on the second floor of Villa Raffaldini. Admission is free, but please RSVP as space is limited. Call 336.835.9463 or email us for more information or to secure your reservation.

Also to help us prepare for St. Valentine’s Day, on February 9, Boone Chocolat will be at Villa Raffaldini selling its delicious chocolates and sharing the secrets behind making the perfect chocolates.

The Italian Kitchen: Cooking Demonstration
Sunday, February 23 | 1pm-3pm
$50 General Admission | $40 Wine Club

Join us for an afternoon of wine and food as Executive Chef Corey Hooks, demonstrates two signature Italian recipes. Learn helpful tips, ingredients used and steps involved in creating these delicious dishes. Tuscan white bean soup, perfect for our cold winter nights followed by a three meat Bolognese over Tagliatelle pasta. Chef Corey's dessert offering is a chocolate cup filled with spiced pastry cream. Price includes the cooking demonstration, food sampling, 2 glasses of wine and recipe cards.

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Speakeasy
Murder Mystery Wine Dinner

Saturday, February 29 | 6:30pm - 9pm

Join us for a Speakeasy Murder Mystery Wine Dinner, Saturday, February 29th from 6:30 PM to 9pm at Villa Raffaldini.

Tickets are $75 plus tax per person. This interactive dinner will include 3 courses alongside two award winning Raffaldini Wines.

A 1920's Flapper/Mobster dress code is highly encouraged. If you would like to rent 1920's attire for this event, please call Event Planning at 336-530-7055 for additional details.......

Please sign up by February 22nd to receive further TOP SECRET instructions.

It’s the height of Prohibition in 1920s Chicago, and there’s a mob war brewing between the South Side Gangsters and the Northern Chicago Mob Outfit. The two ruthless crime leaders Hal Sapone and Beanie O’Dannon have finally reached an agreement on bootlegging practices in Chicago and have decided to pull together resources to undergo a collaborative effort with criminal endeavors.

On the surface, this strategy seems similar to bailing out a sinking ship with tin cups, nevertheless.

Recently, gangsters from the north and south have been spotted together at various speakeasies throughout Chicago, but the tension in the air is always thick enough to be cut with a knife. However, this newfound relationship between the opposing mob bosses has served, thus far, to inhibit gratuitous bloodshed as in the past. Part of the success of this truce is that both crime bosses have found new dames, thereby intertwining more mutual relationships between the two factions.

The two sides will meet at Raffaldini Vineyards to resolve all remaining differences. Will these two underground organizations resolve their disputes or will a massive melee erupt, rekindling the fatal flames between them? This is where our dinner begins.

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Salon Tasting: Sangiovese
with Jay Raffaldini
Saturday, March 21 | 1pm-3pm
$50 General Admission | $45 Wine Club

Take your taste buds on a journey with Owner Jay Raffaldini as we explore the expressive Sangiovese varietal. Jay has curated a flight of four top examples of this venerable red from around the world, including our very own Sangiovese Classico. The wines will be presented blind allowing you to focus on the differences in flavor and texture, and so you can explore your sensory abilities and gain a new appreciation for this wonderful varietal.

From our winemaker, Chris Nelson, “The Salon tastings are my favorite events at Raffaldini as we get to learn more about how our wines fit into the overall picture of Italian wines. Blind tastings are the most informative way to learn about wine. Jay always makes this an entertaining event as well as very educational. Hope to see you on the 21st as we explore Sangiovese, the noble grape of Italy."

Join Jay in the barrel room of the Raffaldini winery for this intimate tasting experience. This event is limited to 48 guests. Antipasti will be provided by Bottles & Boards.

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Beyond the Vines...Into the Community

Looking for a resolution?

We've all heard that a glass of wine here and there is good for you, but how exactly does it contribute to your health? The ways seem almost endless.

Check out these ten ways to make wine a part of your healthy lifestyle.

MLK Day is Monday, January 20th

Martin Luther King Jr. Day is Monday, January 20th. This year marks the 25th anniversary of the day of service that celebrates the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Thank you to all who volunteer to make our communities better on this special day of service and throughout the rest of the year.

Piedmont Wind Symphony Gala
Friday, January 24th, 2020 at 7PM Millennium Center Underground

Join Raffaldini Vineyards in celebrating the Piedmont Wind Symphony's annual gala! Join the Piedmont Wind Symphony at the Millennium Center Underground as they celebrate their supporters with a themed evening evoking director Frank Capra's 1934 classic film "It Happened One Night." Enjoy an evening of Raffaldini wine and wonderful music from the Piedmont Wind Symphony.

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February Food

Wraps Around The World

Wraps Around the World will be on site serving fresh cuisine Saturday, February 15 and Sunday, February 16.

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January 6, 2020 | Raffaldini Vineyards

Raffaldini January Newsletter

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Salon Tasting: Sagrantino
with Jay Raffaldini

Saturday, January 25
$50 General Admission | $45 Wine Club

Take your taste buds on a journey with Owner Jay Raffaldini as we explore the rare Sagrantino varietal. Jay has curated a flight of four top examples of this expressive red from around the world, including our very own Sagrantino, Il Falco. The wines will be presented blind allowing you to focus on the differences in flavor and texture, and so you can explore your sensory abilities and gain a new appreciation for this wonderful varietal.

From our winemaker, Chris Nelson, “The Salon tastings are my favorite events at Raffaldini as we get to learn more about how our wines fit into the overall picture of Italian wines. Blind tastings are the most informative way to learn about wine. Jay always makes this an entertaining event as well as very educational. Hope to see you on the 25th as we explore Sagrantino, the most tannic grape in the world.”

Join Jay in the barrel room of the Raffaldini winery for this intimate tasting experience. This event is limited to 48 guests. Antipasti will be provided by Bottles & Boards.

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Beyond the Vines...Into the Community

Raffaldini Vineyards Supports the Little Theatre of Winston Salem

The Little Theatre of Winston-Salem has presented professional-quality community theatre for more than 80 years. Generations have experienced spectacular productions as audience members, as well as the thrill of collaborating and creating onstage and backstage.

As a fundamental part of Winston-Salem's cultural scene, we invite everyone in the community to exercise their imaginations, stretch their creative muscles, and experience the transformative magic of live theatre.

The Little Theatre of Winston-Salem

Help the Next Generation of Winemakers through the NC Fine Wines Society

The North Carolina Fine Wines Society was established as a nonprofit with two goals. The first goal is to promote the quality of North Carolina Fine Wines (Vinifera & Hybrids). The second goal is to fund a scholarship for NC students, attending NC Colleges or Universities, pursuing careers in Enology, Viticulture, and wine related Hospitality and Agritourism programs.

Help us support the NC wine industry's growth by donating to our 501(c)(3) Scholarship Fund. The fund is managed by the Winston-Salem Foundation, and 100% of your donation goes directly to the fund. Click here to donate.

Four Seasons Wine Tasting Dinner: Winter
Saturday, January 11, 2020

The Four Seasons Wine Tasting Dinners are held Spring, Summer, Autumn and Winter and are hosted by Owner and Winemaker 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 $99.00 + tax per person and is all-inclusive.

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Chocolate and Cheers! Dessert and Wine Pairing
Sunday, January 12

The perfect pairing! Wine and dessert! Join us for this 2 hour event where we will pair four Raffaldini wines with four decadent desserts from Pastry Chef Ann Medlin of Catering by Ann. Learn the ingredients and technique involved in the creation of each dessert and why they pair perfectly with each wine. The event includes a sample of 4 wines along with a dessert pairing for each wine.

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The Italian Kitchen: Cooking Demonstration
Sunday, February 23

Join us for an afternoon of wine and food as Executive Chef Corey Hooks, demonstrates two signature Italian recipes. Learn helpful tips, ingredients used and steps involved in creating these delicious dishes. Tuscan white bean soup, perfect for our cold winter nights followed by a three meat Bolognese over Tagliatelle pasta. Chef Corey's dessert offering is a chocolate cup filled with spiced pastry cream. Price includes the cooking demonstration, food sampling, 2 glasses of wine and recipe cards.

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Speakeasy Murder Mystery Wine Dinner
Saturday, February 29 | 6:30pm - 9pm

Join us for a Speakeasy Murder Mystery Wine Dinner, Saturday, February 29th from 6:30 PM to 9pm at Villa Raffaldini.

Tickets are $75 plus tax per person. This interactive dinner will include 3 courses alongside two award winning Raffaldini Wines.

A 1920's Flapper/Mobster dress code is highly encouraged. If you would like to rent 1920's attire for this event, please call Event Planning at 336-530-7055 for additional details.......

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It’s the height of Prohibition in 1920s Chicago, and there’s a mob war brewing between the South Side Gangsters and the Northern Chicago Mob Outfit. The two ruthless crime leaders Hal Sapone and Beanie O’Dannon have finally reached an agreement on bootlegging practices in Chicago and have decided to pull together resources to undergo a collaborative effort with criminal endeavors.

On the surface, this strategy seems similar to bailing out a sinking ship with tin cups, nevertheless.

Recently, gangsters from the north and south have been spotted together at various speakeasies throughout Chicago, but the tension in the air is always thick enough to be cut with a knife. However, this newfound relationship between the opposing mob bosses has served, thus far, to inhibit gratuitous bloodshed as in the past. Part of the success of this truce is that both crime bosses have found new dames, thereby intertwining more mutual relationships between the two factions.

The two sides will meet at Raffaldini Vineyards to resolve all remaining differences. Will these two underground organizations resolve their disputes or will a massive melee erupt, rekindling the fatal flames between them? This is where our dinner begins.

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December 16, 2019 | Raffaldini Vineyards

Give a Little Chianti in the Carolinas this Christmas

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Thank You for an Incredible Year!

We are grateful to everyone who visited Raffaldini Vineyards this year. We are thankful to our staff, family, and friends for making this such a wonderful destination. We are also proud of all we have accomplished this year:

97 Points, 2017 Grande Riserva, San Francisco Wine International Wine Competition
92 Points, 2017 Grande Riserva, James Suckling
91 Points, 2017 Sangiovese Classico, American Wine Society
91 Points, 2017 Il Falco, American Wine Society
90 Points, 2017 Sangiovese Classico, James Suckling
Best Premium, Non-Bordeaux Red Blend >$25, 2017 Grande Riserva, San Francisco Wine International Wine Competition
Gold Medal, 2017 Grande Riserva, NC State Wine Competition
Gold Medal, 2016 Meditazione, NC State Wine Competition
Best Winery in Wilkes County, Wilkes Journal Patriot

Less than 20 cases left of this Raffaldini wine 'named one of the best in the World.'

Our 2017 Grande Riserva is almost sold out with less than 20 cases remaining of this remarkable vintage. The proprietary blend of Sagrantino, Montepulciano, and Petit Verdot made with Appassimento received a 97 point score and Best Premium Non-Bordeaux Red Blend at the San Francisco International Wine Competition held last month. A double gold wine must go through a rigorous judging process and all the judges deliberate and must agree on the wine's quality. Double Golds are only awarded to the very few entries that receive a Gold medal rating by all members of the judging panel; these are among the finest wines in the world.

The Perfect Gift. Raffaldini Vineyards is your holiday destination!

Let us give your gifts some local flavor. Our staff are here to help make suggestions or order from our web site 24/7 and include a gift message for a personalized, handwritten note to accompany your gift. UPS ground shipping to NC and many surrounding areas is one day transit. Raffaldini Vineyards will be open Christmas Eve for your last-minute holiday shopping and entertaining needs.

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Beyond the Vines...Into the Community

Our Favorite Things

It is the giving season, and we would like to encourage you to give a little back to your community during this time of need. We'd like to share some of the organizations that we've supported this year and encourage you to support them, too. These are a few of our 'Favorite Things!'

A/perture
Advice 5K
Animal Adoption and Rescue Foundation (AARF)
Authoring Action
Bookmarks
Carolina Caring
The Crossnore School
Hispanic League
Little Theater
Metrolina Association for the Blind
Parenting Path
Piedmont Opera
Piedmont Wind Symphony
Second Harvest Food Bank of Northwest NC

Fill the Wine Barrel with Toys!

This holiday season we are filling the wine barrel with The Crossnore School! When you come to Raffaldini to do your holiday shopping or family outing, bring along a new, unwrapped toy for the wine barrel! Crossnore School & Children’s Home is a non-profit 501(c)3 organization providing residential foster care for children in crisis from North Carolina. With three locations, Crossnore School is committed to providing a sanctuary of hope and healing for children.

Raffaldini Wine Club Appreciation Day
Saturday, December 21

La Famigilia Raffaldini cordially invites all of our wine club members to our wine club member appreciation day. You'll enjoy live music, samples from local vendors raffles for door prizes and special tastings all day!

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Four Seasons Wine Tasting Dinner: Winter
Saturday, January 11, 2020

The Four Seasons Wine Tasting Dinners are held Spring, Summer, Autumn and Winter and are hosted by Owner and Winemaker 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 $99.00 + tax per person and is all-inclusive.

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Chocolate and Cheers! Dessert and Wine Pairing
Sunday, January 12

The perfect pairing! Wine and dessert! Join us for this 2 hour event where we will pair four Raffaldini wines with four decadent desserts from Pastry Chef Ann Medlin of Catering by Ann. Learn the ingredients and technique involved in the creation of each dessert and why they pair perfectly with each wine. The event includes a sample of 4 wines along with a dessert pairing for each wine.

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Salon Tasting: Sagrantino, with Jay Raffaldini
Saturday, January 25

Take your taste buds on a journey with Owner Jay Raffaldini as we explore the rare Sagrantino varietal. Jay has curated a flight of four top examples of this expressive red from around the world, including our very own Sagrantino, Il Falco. The wines will be presented blind allowing you to focus on the differences in flavor and texture, and so you can explore your sensory abilities and hopefully gain a new appreciation for this wonderful varietal.

Join Jay in the barrel room of the Raffaldini winery for this intimate tasting experience. This event is limited to 48 guests. Antipasti will be provided by Bottles & Boards.

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NC Fine Wines Society Gala

Make Your Reservations Now
Saturday, February 15, 2020
Less than 40 Tickets Remain!

The 2020 North Carolina Fine Wines Awards Gala will be a five course dinner and wine pairing, with wines selected from our 2019 Award Winning Vineyards. The Gala, now in its fourth year, is a celebration that is open to the Public to watch as the winning wines which will make up the 2020 NC Fine Wines Showcase are announced. These are the top 12 wines that were selected by Advanced Sommeliers from the Court of Master Sommeliers. You can learn about what's going on in North Carolina's $2 billion dollar wine industry and why the Yadkin Valley AVA was voted one of the 10 best regions in the country for wine. More information at NCFineWines.com. If you have any questions, contact NC Fine Wines Society on social media or at (336) 499-2045.

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November 15, 2019 | Raffaldini Vineyards

This Raffaldini Wine Named One of the Best in the World

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Grande Riserva Named Best Premium Non-Bordeaux Red Blend at SF International Wine Competition

2017 Raffaldini Grande Riserva
97 Points | Double Gold - Best Premium Non-Bordeaux Red Blend
2019 San Francisco International Wine Competition

We are honored to announce our 2017 Grande Riserva received a 97 point score and Best Premium Non-Bordeaux Red Blend at the San Francisco International Wine Competition conducted last week. A double gold wine must go through a rigorous judging process included a blind tasting from the entire judging panel and all the judges deliberate and must agree on the wine's quality. Double Golds are only awarded to the very few entries that receive a Gold medal rating by all members of the judging panel; these are among the finest wines in the world.

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Assemblaggio!
Grande Riserva Blending Trials

Last Chance!
Available Dates:
Sunday, November 17 & Saturday, November 23
1pm - 3pm
$40 General Admission | $35 Wine Club

Our reds are ready for blending and we need you to help us determine the blend for the Raffaldini Grande Riserva! Each session is a two-hour education wine experience led by Owner Jay Raffaldini 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 session.

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Beyond the Vines...Into the Community

10th Annual Taste of the South fundraiser in downtown Winston Salem Thursday, November 21

Join Raffaldini Vineyards and other community supporters to enjoy the stories and tastings of the very best in Southern Cuisine at Taste of the South. Authoring Action! transforms the lives of teens and the world through the power of creative writing, spoken word, visual and media arts. Many of our teens come from challenging backgrounds and are referred to us through the court system, school system and juvenile justice services. Our signature creative writing, spoken word, filmmaking, visual art & design programs offer our youth the tools to discover their unique voices.

Authoring Action

Raffaldini Vineyards is #GivingTuesdayCLT

We are honored to contribute to Share Charlotte's Giving Tuesday event. GivingTuesday is celebrated on the Tuesday following Thanksgiving and the widely-recognized shopping events, Black Friday and Cyber Monday - kicking off the charitable season. #GivingTuesday has raised hundreds of millions of dollars for nonprofits worldwide since it's inception in 2012.

Share Charlotte

Meditazione Available this Weekend!

We are pleased to announce the release of our 2016 Meditazione in the Villa Tasting Room and website on Friday, November 15^th. As the name implies, in Italy, a dessert wine is also known as a meditation wine for it is consumed at the end of the evening meal when one can relax and reflect upon the day and all that has transpired. It gives pause, slows one down, and allows time for what is commonly referred to as an "exhale moment.” Because it is a limited production wine, Meditazione will be bottle sales only.

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Food Trucks

Dessert Specialists
Saturday, November 16
Sunday, November 17

Gettin' Sauced in the City
Saturday, November 23
Sunday, November 24

King of Jerk
Friday, November 29
Saturday, November 30

Friday, November 29 | 11am-5pm
Afternoon of Holiday Cheer

The Holidays are in full swing, and we invite you to help us prepare for the holidays! Enjoy holiday tunes while you decorate the upstairs tree, craft your own Christmas ornament with wine corks, and enjoy complimentary cookies and hot chocolate while writing letters to Santa or shop for the perfect gift.

Fill the Wine Barrel with Toys!

This holiday season we are filling the wine barrel with The Crossnore School! When you come to Raffaldini to do your holiday shopping or family outing, bring along a new, unwrapped toy for the wine barrel! Crossnore School & Children’s Home is a non-profit 501(c)3 organization providing residential foster care for children in crisis from North Carolina. With three locations, Crossnore School is committed to providing a sanctuary of hope and healing for children.

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October 1, 2019 | Raffaldini Vineyards

Raffaldini October Newsletter

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Beyond the Vines...Into the Community

Mary Queen of Scots
October 18, 20, and 22
Piedmont Opera

New to the Piedmont Opera repertory and making its NC professional debut!

Freedom. After 18 years of being held prisoner by Queen Elizabeth, her cousin, Mary, Queen of Scots breathes fresh air. Believing herself to be the true heir to the throne, Mary has been imprisoned first for plotting against her cousin, and ultimately for attempting to murder her. This day of freedom turns to condemnation as these empowered women have a momentous meeting.

Raffaldini Vineyards is the wine sponsor of Piedmont Opera and a proud supporter of the arts.

Forklift: A Dinner
to End Hunger in NWNC

Join us for a special evening of food, fun, and thrilling entertainment to support Second Harvest Food Bank of Northwest NC.

Second Harvest has thrown down the gauntlet and challenged local food fanatics to match wits with our Providence Culinary team in a one-of-a-kind foodie throwdown. But winning will take more than culinary know-how. Keep your friends close, but your opponents closer... we're turning up the heat!

Raffaldini Vineyards is committed to help those in need in our community and proud to be the wine sponsor of Forklift.

Afternoon in Tuscany
Sunday, October 6 | 1pm - 3pm
$70 General Admission | $60 Wine Club

Enjoy Chianti...in the Carolinas! Take a stroll through the vines on the way to a lovely lunch al fresco family style on the Piazza while being serenaded by classical guitarist, Samuel Taylor.

Menu
Panzanella Salad, Tuscan bread, fresh tomatoes, caper, onion, herbs & balsamic vinegar.

Cannellini Bean Salad, sundried tomato, asparagus, fresh herbs & Extra Virgin Olive Oil.

Grilled Marinated Chicken, artichoke salad with a balsamic reduction.

Grilled Squash, fresh herbs, garlic, white wine & butter.

Limoncello Cake

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Take a Hike! With Jay Raffaldini and Steve Nelson
Sunday, October 13 | 10:30am - 1pm
$50 General Admission

Join 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, crusty breads and wine! $50 plus tax per person includes the hike, lunch and two glasses of wine.

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Vino e Pittura
Sunday, October 20 | 1pm-3pm
$50 General Admission

Join us at Raffaldini Vineyards for an al fresco wine and painting event. This two hour instructional workshop will be overlooking the vines and Blue Ridge Mountains at Villa Raffaldini.

Charlotte, NC artist Rina Norwood of Rina Norwood Designs will instruct the group.

Throughout the class, enjoy award winning Raffaldini wine as your inner artist is inspired to create gorgeous, unique artwork for you to take home.

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The Italian Kitchen: Cooking Demonstration
Sunday, October 27 | 1pm-3pm
$50 General Admission | $40 Wine Club

Join us for an afternoon of wine and food as Executive Chef Corey Hooks, demonstrates two signature Italian recipes. Learn some helpful tips from Chef Corey and watch him prepare two courses. Chef Corey will be demonstrating a Fall Minestrone soup with butternut squash, celery, artichoke, onion & broccolini and Penne alla Norma pasta with eggplant, tomato, onion, basil & ricotta Panzanella Salad. Price includes the cooking demonstration, food sampling, 2 glasses of wine and recipe cards.

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Assemblaggio! Grande Riserva Blending Trials
Weekends in November - (Check Cart for Available Dates) | 1pm - 3pm
$40 General Admission | $35 Wine Club

Our reds are ready for blending and we need you to help us determine the blend for the Raffaldini Grande Riserva! Each session is a two-hour education wine experience led by Owner Jay Raffaldini 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 session.

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Harvest 2019 Continues

Festa Italiana 2019

Thank You!

A big thank you to all of our guests, staff, volunteers, vendors, musicians, entertainers and everyone else who helped make our 14th Annual Festa Italiana a wonderful day for all.

Save the date for our 15th Annual Festa Italiana!

Saturday, September 19, 2020

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