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March 29, 2019 | Raffaldini Vineyards

Raffaldini April Newsletter

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Spring Wine Club Featuring Four New Wines Now Available

Wine Club Details

We are delighted to share with you four new wines in our Spring 2019 Superiore Wine Club Package:

Each Package Contains:
2 bottles of 2018 Liguria
1 bottle of 2017 Bella Misto
2 bottles of 2017 Sangiovese Classico
1 bottle of MCCCXLVIII (1348) 92Pts - James Suckling

Order Superiore Club

Order Classico Club

Beyond the Vines...Into the Community

Raffaldini Vineyards To Be Presented at Sensoria
Sunday, April 7

We are pleased to present Raffaldini wines along with our distinguished #NCWine peers at Piedmont Culinary Guild's Sensoria hosted by Central Piedmont Community College. Indulge your senses and taste local wines accompanied by cuisine from the region's top chefs and farmers. Engage in unique flavor experiences taught by the experts and learn alongside your favorite producers. This is the ultimate foodie event!

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Take a Hike! With Jay Raffaldini
Sunday, April 14 | 10:30am - 1pm
$50 General Public | $40 Wine Club Members

Join Owner Jay Raffaldini and long time NC resident and outdoorsman Steve Nelson, as you hike through the Raffaldini woods and vineyards. Wear sensible walking shoes and prepare yourself for a moderate 90 minute hike followed by a hearty lunch which of course includes wine! During the hike, Jay will share details of the vineyard and Steve will share his love of the woods. Ticket includes a guided hike, lunch and two glasses of wine.

If you are attending the Spring Four Seasons Dinner on Saturday, April 13, make it a weekend!

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Easter Brunch & Egg-stravaganza
Sunday, April 21 | 12pm - 2pm
$50 General Public | $25 Under 21

It's an Easter-Egg-Stravaganza! Easter Brunch, Egg Hunt, Baby Goats, Cheese Roll, and Much more!

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 Homesteads baby goats out again this year for petting.

La Ruzzola Del Formaggio, a traditional Italian game of the rolling of the cheese! La Ruzzola dates back 3000 years to the Etruscan Tomb of the Olympiads but is now played with each Easter in select Italian villages. The cheese rolling competitions will be held at 1pm and 3pm on the lawn.

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. Cheese Roll, Goat Petting, and Egg Hunt are free.

Click here to view brunch menu.

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Mark Your Calendars:

Saturday, May 4 - Sagra Delle Salsicce: Grilled Sausage Lunch

Sunday, May 12 - Mamma Mia! Mother's Day Brunch

An Event for Red Wine Lovers

Salon Tasting: Sangiovese
Saturday, May 18 | 1:00pm - 2:30pm
$45 General Public | $40 Wine Club Members

Enjoy this opportunity to join owner Jay Raffaldini in an exclusive salon wine tasting. Held in the barrel room of the winery, guests will enjoy a blind tasting of four Sangiovese wines, one from Raffaldini Vineyards and three others from highly rated vineyards throughout the world. This intimate, wine-focused event is limited to 48 guests. Anti-pasti will be provided by Bottles & Boards. This event is for those ages 21 and up.

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Food Truck | Live Music Dates

Food Truck:

Saturday, April 13 - Vito's Pizza Truck

Saturday, May 11 - Comfort Food on Wheels

Saturday, May 25 - Mojito Mobile Kitchen

Sunday, May 26 - Mojito Mobile Kitchen

Live Music:

Sunday, April 7 - Colin Allured

Sunday, April 14 - Brooke McBride

Sunday, April 21 - Justin Nelson

Sunday, April 28 - Samuel Taylor

Barrel Sale!

We are pleased to offer a limited number of used wine barrels from Raffaldini Vineyards for sale. Barrels are priced at $125 and are perfect addition to your home or carve them up for your custom crafts to accent your house bar!

Please contact us to arrange for sale and pickup.

Meet the Team: Jesse Hendrix - Event Director

Jesse serves as the Event Director at Raffaldini Vineyards. After graduating from Appalachian State University, her passion for creative cuisine and fine wine led her to Asheville, NC where she extended her studies into culinary technology, wine appreciation and facilities management. Jesse has been apart of the Raffaldini team since March 2013. She started out working part time in the tasting room and now can combine all her passions as she creates, plans and promotes the vineyards unique on-site events, from wine dinners, weddings and festivals to private wine tastings and luncheons. In her time off, Jesse loves spending time with her husband and children, tending the family garden, creating meals and memories in the kitchen, which always goes better with a glass of wine.

C ontact Jesse to schedule your event today!

Looking for the perfect venue for your upcoming event? Raffaldini Vineyards is currently booking for the 2019 season.

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We'd Love to Hear From You!

We would appreciate it if you would take a moment to review us at one or more of the following sites. Your review will help us build our reputation as we continue to spread the word about Raffaldini to others.

It is our mission to offer the best service possible, but if there's anything we have forgotten, please let us know. Your feedback is very important to us!

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March 16, 2019 | Raffaldini Vineyards

Beware the Wines of March

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Beyond the Vines...Into the Community

Raffaldini is Proud to be the Official Wine Sponsor of Piedmont Opera

Donizetti’s bel canto comedy, The Elixir of Love is as charming as it is funny. Nemorino, is a likeable but hopeless romantic who has fallen in love with the bold and quick-witted Adina. She isn’t won over by his pleas of love and things get worse when she has an offer of marriage from the self-important Sergeant Belcore. When a dubious salesman, Dulcamara, rolls into town he offers Nemorino what seems like the perfect solution.

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Raffaldini Vineyards Proudly Supports Independent Theatre

a/perture cinema opened with the purpose of showcasing independent, foreign, documentary, local and festival films. a/perture is a destination for non-commercial and artistic films that were not offered elsewhere in Winston-Salem and the surrounding communities. Located in the heart of downtown Winston-Salem, a/perture revived the theatrical experience in the central business district. a/perture provides the community a home for more than 4,000 film screenings and events per year.

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Spring is Here!

Take a Hike! With Jay Raffaldini
Sunday, April 14 | 10:30am - 1pm
$50 General Public | $40 Wine Club Members

Join Owner Jay Raffaldini and long time NC resident and outdoorsman Steve Nelson, as you hike through the Raffaldini woods and vineyards. Wear sensible walking shoes and prepare yourself for a moderate 90 minute hike followed by a hearty lunch which of course includes wine! During the hike, Jay will share details of the vineyard and Steve will share his love of the woods. Ticket includes a guided hike, lunch and two glasses of wine.

If you are attending the Spring Four Seasons Dinner on Saturday, April 13, make it a weekend!

Shop Now

Easter Brunch & Egg-stravaganza
Sunday, April 21 | 12pm - 2pm
$50 General Public | $25 Under 21

It's an Easter-Egg-Stravaganza! Easter Brunch, Egg Hunt, Baby Goats, Cheese Roll, and Much more!

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 Homesteads baby goats out again this year for petting.

La Ruzzola Del Formaggio, a traditional Italian game of the rolling of the cheese! La Ruzzola dates back 3000 years to the Etruscan Tomb of the Olympiads but is now played with each Easter in select Italian villages. The cheese rolling competitions will be held at 1pm and 3pm on the lawn.

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. Cheese Roll, Goat Petting, and Egg Hunt are free.

Click here to view brunch menu.

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Grande Riserva Release
Saturday, April 27 | 1:00pm - 3:00pm
$50 General Public | $40 Wine Club Members

You’re invited to join Owner Jay Raffaldini in the barrel room of the winery as he reveals our 2017 Grande Riserva! Grande Riserva, as the name implies, is a wine that represents the utmost and very best efforts of all that we do from the vineyard to the winery.

The event will consist of a Blind Tasting of the 2017 Grande Riserva and three other highly ranked wines along with heavy Hors D'oeuvres from Chef Corey Hooks. See for yourself how Raffaldini Wine compares to some of the top rated wines in the world.

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Food Truck | Music Dates

Food Trucks:

Saturday, March 23 - Almost Home Cooking

Live Music:

Sunday, March 24 - Brooke McBride

Sunday, April 7 - Colin Allured

Sunday, April 14 - Brooke McBride

Sunday, April 21 - Justin Nelson

Sunday, April 28 - Samuel Taylor

Wine Club Details

We are delighted to share with you four new wines in our Spring 2019 Superiore Wine Club Package:

Each Package Contains:
2 bottles of 2018 Liguria
1 bottle of 2017 Bella Misto
2 bottles of 2017 Sangiovese Classico
1 bottle of MCCCXLVIII (1348)

Order Classico Club

Order Superiore Club

Barrel Sale!

We are pleased to offer a limited number of used wine barrels from Raffaldini Vineyards for sale. Barrels are priced at $125 and are perfect addition to your home or carve them up for your custom crafts to accent your house bar!

Please contact us to arrange for sale and pickup.

Looking for the perfect venue for your upcoming event? Raffaldini Vineyards is currently booking for the 2019 season.

Click Here.

We'd Love to Hear From You!

We would greatly appreciate it if you would take a moment to review us at one or more of the following sites. Your review will help us build our reputation as we continue to spread the word about Raffaldini to others.

It is our mission to offer the best service possible, but if there's anything we have forgotten, please let us know. Your feedback is very important to us!

Copyright © Raffaldini Vineyards & Winery, LLC, All rights reserved.

Our mailing address is:
450 Groce Road, Ronda, NC 28670

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March 8, 2019 | Raffaldini Vineyards

A Wine Lover's Weekend Escape to the Yadkin Valley

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March 1, 2019 | Raffaldini Vineyards

New Wines Released This Saturday

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Wine Club Pickup This Weekend

Spring Wine Club Pickup Weekend
Saturday, March 2 & Sunday, March 3 | 12pm-5pm

Join us for the unveiling of four, brand new wine club releases! Wine club members will receive a complimentary food and wine tasting featuring a recipe and wine pairing from our Spring 2019 wine club package.

This new release will also feature an exciting new wine tasting glass and a brand new bottle packaging design.

On Saturday, mingle with Owner and Winemaker Jay Raffaldini and learn about the new wines and happenings at Raffaldini Vineyards with intimate conversations with Jay at 1pm and 3pm.

Wine Club Details

We are delighted to share with you four new wines in our Spring 2019 Superiore Wine Club Package:

Each Package Contains:

2 bottles of 2018 Liguria
1 bottle of 2017 Bella Misto
2 bottles of 2017 Sangiovese Classico
1 bottle of MCCCXLVIII (1348)

Preorder Classico Club

Preorder Superiore Club

Beyond the Vines...Into the Community

Raffaldini Vineyards Uncorks at Party 4 Paws

The Party 4 Paws is dedicated solely to underwriting the substantial medical expenses incurred in helping the ill and injured cats and dogs that AARF rescues. Funds raised from the event will ensure that AARF can continue to be a major rescue service in Forsyth County that treats any and all health situations, and surgery when needed. The Party 4 Paws will be held May 18. Click the logo to learn more.

Raffaldini Vineyards Supports Next Step Ministries

Raffaldini Vineyards was honored to contribute to the Next Step Ministries Unmask the Violence event last month. Next Step Ministries provides support for women and children victims of domestic violence in the Forsyth County area. If you are in need of help, please call our crisis line at 336.413.5858. Click the logo to learn more or contribute.

RARA Round Three!
Saturday, March 9

On Saturday, March 9, 2019, JOLO Winery & Vineyards and Raffaldini Vineyards will once again host back-to-back special release events for their third annual wine blend collaboration, RARA Sisboombah.

Jay Raffaldini and JW Ray will co-host two events on Saturday, March 9th, where they will share their winemaking stories over complimentary passed appetizers. The first event will take place at Raffaldini Vineyards beginning at noon, and the second will begin at approximately 2:00 p.m. at JOLO Winery & Vineyards. Both events are open to the public and no reservations are required.

A very limited number of bottles of RARA will be available for sale at JOLO Winery & Vineyards and Raffaldini Vineyards while supplies last. The price of a bottle of RARA is $45. Last year's vintage received a 90 point score from world famous wine critic, James Suckling!

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The Italian Kitchen: Cooking Demo
Sunday, March 17 | 1pm - 3pm

Join Chef & Culinary Instructor, Corey Hooks, as he demonstrates two signature recipes. Learn professional techniques and have your culinary questions answered. Guests will sample all dishes and enjoy Raffaldini wine. Recipe cards for each dish will be provided.

Menu
Fresh pesto pasta with sundried tomatoes & parmesan

Roasted pork tenderloin with sweet & sour eggplant, currants, golden raisins and aged balsamic

Blueberry tartlet w/ blueberry, Il Falco compote, sweet ricotta and rosemary

Wine Club Members: $40 + tax per person includes glass of Raffaldini wine

General Admission: $50 + tax per person includes glass of Raffaldini wine

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April Events

Coming Up - Reserve Now

Four Seasons Spring Wine Tasting Dinner - Saturday, April 13 6:30pm - 9pm

Take a Hike! With Jay Raffaldini - Sunday, April 14 10:30am - 1pm

Easter Brunch and Traditional Cheese Roll - Sunday, April 21 - 12pm

2017 Grande Riserva Release - Saturday, April 27 - 1pm

Shop Now

Looking for the perfect venue for your upcoming event? Raffaldini Vineyards is currently booking for the 2019 season.

Click Here to view.

We'd Love to Hear From You!

We would greatly appreciate it if you would take a moment to review us at one or more of the following sites. Your review will help us build our reputation as we continue to spread the word about Raffaldini to others.

It is our mission to offer the best service possible, but if there's anything we have forgotten, please let us know. Your feedback is very important to us!

Copyright © Raffaldini Vineyards & Winery, LLC, All rights reserved.

Our mailing address is:
450 Groce Road, Ronda, NC 28670

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February 21, 2019 | Raffaldini Vineyards

We Are Uncorking Spring in Chianti in the Carolinas

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Beyond the Vines...Into the Community

Raffaldini Vineyards Congratulates Triad Top 40 Leaders Under Forty

Raffaldini Vineyards partners with the Triad Business Journal and UNCG to celebrate our region's young leaders. Join us for this UPBEAT event as we honor 40 Triad superstars who are making all the right moves within their businesses and community endeavors #triadbizevent

Top 40 Under Forty

Raffaldini Vineyards Supports Piedmont Opera

Donizetti’s bel canto comedy, The Elixir of Love is as charming as it is funny. Nemorino is a likeable but hopeless romantic who has fallen in love with the bold and quick-witted Adina. She isn’t won over by his pleas of love and things get worse when she has an offer of marriage from the self-important Sergeant Belcore. When a dubious salesman, Dulcamara, rolls into town he offers Nemorino what seems like the perfect solution.

Click here for tickets

Wine Club Pickup Weekend March 2-3

Spring Wine Club Pickup Weekend
Saturday, March 2 & Sunday, March 3 | 12pm-5pm

Join us for the unveiling of four, brand new wine club releases! Wine club members can enjoy a complimentary food and wine tasting featuring a recipe and wine pairing from our Spring 2019 wine club package.

This new release will also feature an exciting new wine tasting glass and a brand new bottle packaging design.

On Saturday, mingle with Owner and Winemaker Jay Raffaldini and learn about the new wines and happenings at Raffaldini Vineyards.

Wine Club Details

We are delighted to share with you four new wines in our Spring 2019 Superiore Wine Club Package:

Each Package Contains:

2x 2018 Liguria
1x 2017 Bella Misto
2x 2017 Sangiovese Classico
1x MCCCXLVIII (1348)

Preorder Classico Club

Preorder Superiore Club

RARA Round Three!
Saturday, March 9

On Saturday, March 9, 2019, JOLO Winery & Vineyards and Raffaldini Vineyards will once again host back-to-back special release events for their third annual wine blend collaboration, RARA Sisboombah.

Jay Raffaldini and JW Ray will co-host two gatherings on Saturday, March 9th, where they will share their winemaking stories over complimentary passed appetizers. The first event will take place at Raffaldini Vineyards beginning at noon The second gathering will begin at approximately 2:00 p.m. at JOLO Winery & Vineyards. Both events are open to the public and no reservation is required.

A very limited number of bottles will be available for sale at JOLO and Raffaldini Vineyards while supplies last. Bottles are priced at $45. Last year's vintage received a 90 point score from world famous wine critic, James Suckling!

Read More.

The Italian Kitchen: Cooking Demo
Sunday, March 17 | 1pm - 3pm

Join Chef & Culinary Instructor, Corey Hooks, as he demonstrates two signature recipes. Learn professional techniques and have all of your culinary questions answered. Enjoy sampling the dishes along with Raffaldini wine and take home recipe cards.

Menu
Fresh pesto pasta with sundried tomatoes & parmesan

Roasted pork tenderloin with sweet & sour eggplant, currants, golden raisins and aged balsamic

Blueberry tartlet w/ blueberry, Il Falco compote, sweet ricotta and rosemary

Wine Club Members: $50 + tax per person includes glass of Raffaldini wine

General Admission: $40 + tax per person includes glass of Raffaldini wine

Shop Now

April Events

Coming Up - Reserve Now

Four Seasons Spring Wine Tasting Dinner - Saturday, April 13 6:30pm - 9pm

Take a Hike! With Jay Raffaldini - Sunday, April 14 10:30am - 1pm

Easter Brunch and Traditional Cheese Roll - Sunday, April 21 - 12pm

2017 Grande Riserva Release - Saturday, April 27 - 1pm

Shop Now

Looking for the perfect venue for your upcoming event? Raffaldini Vineyards is currently booking for the 2019 season.

Click Here to view.

We'd Love to Hear From You!

We would greatly appreciate it if you would take a moment to review us at one or more of the following sites. Your review will help us build our reputation as we continue to spread the word about Raffaldini to others.

It is our mission to offer the best service possible, but if there's anything we have forgotten, please let us know. Your feedback is very important to us!

Copyright © Raffaldini Vineyards & Winery, LLC, All rights reserved.

Our mailing address is:
450 Groce Road, Ronda, NC 28670

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January 31, 2019 | Raffaldini Vineyards

Raffaldini February Newsletter

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February Events

Afternoon with Jay
Saturday, February 9 | 1pm & 3pm

Join Owner and Winemaker Jay Raffaldini as he guides you on a rare, behind-the-scenes tour of the Raffaldini Winery. Learn how we craft our award-winning wines and go step-by-step through the winemaking processall while enjoying a glass of current vintage wine and samples of wines in the making.

Two Times, 1pm & 3pm. Space is limited.

Wine Club Members: $20 + tax per person includes glass of Raffaldini wine

General Admission: $30 + tax per person includes glass of Raffaldini wine

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Beyond the Vines...Into the Community

Raffaldini Vineyards Recognizes NC Legal Elite; Congratulates Winner Irene King

Raffaldini Vineyards wishes to congratulate our friend Irene King on her nomination into the Business NC Legal Elite awards. Irene also is a trained opera singer and has graced us with our voice on many occasions. We are pleased to provide wine for the occasion and toast Irene. Auguri!

Business NC Legal Elite

Make Plans Now to Attend the 2019 NC Fine Wines Gala

The NC Fine Wines Competition is the toughest state-specific competition in the country, and you can be side by side with the owners and winemakers from across the state when the coveted NC Fine Wines Case awards are announced! This is your chance to attend the awards ceremony and enjoy an exquisite dinner paired with NC Fine Wines.There is a limited allocation of seating open to the public.

Click here for tickets and menu.

Amore! Dessert & Wine Pairing
Sunday, February 10 | 1pm - 3pm

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 Maria Kemp, owner of Beyond Decadence. Learn the ingredients and technique involved in the creation of each dessert and why they pair perfectly with each wine. Tickets are $30 + tax per person and include a sample of 4 wines along with a dessert pairing for each wine.

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March Events

Spring Wine Club Pickup Weekend
Saturday, March 2 & Sunday, March 3 | 12pm-5pm

Join us for the unveiling of four, brand new wine club releases! Wine club members can enjoy a complimentary food and wine tasting featuring a recipe and wine pairing from our Spring 2019 wine club package.

This new release will also feature an exciting new wine tasting glass and a brand new bottle packaging design.

On Saturday, mingle with Owner and Winemaker Jay Raffaldini and learn about the new wines and happenings at Raffaldini Vineyards.

Wine Club Details

We are delighted to share with you four new wines in our Spring 2019 Superiore Wine Club Package:

Each Package Contains:

2x 2018 Liguria
1x 2017 Bella Misto
2x 2017 Sangiovese Classico
1x MCCCXLVIII (1348)

Preorder Classico Club

Preorder Superiore Club

RARA Round Three!
Saturday, March 9

On Saturday, March 9, 2019, JOLO Winery & Vineyards and Raffaldini Vineyards will once again host back-to-back special release events for their third annual wine blend collaboration, RARA Sisboombah.

Jay Raffaldini and JW Ray will co-host two gatherings on Saturday, March 9th, where they will share their winemaking stories over complimentary passed appetizers. The first event will take place at Raffaldini Vineyards beginning at noon The second gathering will begin at approximately 2:00 p.m. at JOLO Winery & Vineyards. Both events are open to the public and no reservation is required.

A very limited number of bottles will be available for sale at JOLO and Raffaldini Vineyards while supplies last. Bottles are priced at $45. Last year's vintage received a 90 point score from world famous wine critic, James Suckling!

Read More.

Meet the Team:
Cotton Lentz - Cellar Master

Cotton joined Raffaldini Vineyards in August 2017 as the Cellar Master. In his role, Cotton oversees the day to day operations of the winery. Prior to Raffaldini, Cotton had a forty seven year career as a Nuclear Engineer. Raffaldini is thrilled to have Cotton's expertise and enthusiasm at the winery and in the villa on a daily basis.

Looking for the perfect venue for your upcoming event? Raffaldini Vineyards is currently booking for the 2019 season.

Click Here to view.

We'd Love to Hear From You!

We would greatly appreciate it if you would take a moment to review us at one or more of the following sites. Your review will help us build our reputation as we continue to spread the word about Raffaldini to others.

It is our mission to offer the best service possible, but if there's anything we have forgotten, please let us know. Your feedback is very important to us!

Copyright © Raffaldini Vineyards & Winery, LLC, All rights reserved.

Our mailing address is:
450 Groce Road, Ronda, NC 28670

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January 29, 2019 | Raffaldini Vineyards

RARA Round Three: Raffaldini and JOLO Continue Highly Rated Wine Collaboration

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Pilot Mountain and Ronda, N.C., January 29, 2019 – On Saturday, March 9, 2019, JOLO Winery & Vineyards and Raffaldini Vineyards will once again host back-to-back special release events for their third annual wine blend collaboration, RARA Sisboombah.

This year, award-winning winemakers and North Carolina viticulture advocates Jay Raffaldini and JW Ray and have changed the blend from prior releases based on the best wines available in their cellars.

Last year's offering earned a 90-point rating by James Suckling.

"We have had so much fun with this collaboration, says Raffaldini. "Fans of both wineries really seem to enjoy the two wines we have produced together." Ray adds, "Last year's RARA sold out in less than three days. With the growing interest in our collaboration, we fully expect a similar (if not quicker) depletion of the inventory of this full-bodied, well-balanced red wine blend. It's one for the ages!"

Raffaldini and Ray will co-host two gatherings on Saturday, March 9th, where they will share their winemaking stories over complimentary passed appetizers. The first event will take place at Raffaldini Vineyards beginning at noon The second gathering will begin at approximately 2:00 p.m. at JOLO Winery & Vineyards. Both events are open to the public and no reservation is required.

A very limited number of bottles will be available for sale at JOLO and Raffaldini Vineyards while supplies last. Bottles are priced at $45.

About JOLO Winery & Vineyards
JOLO Winery & Vineyards is an award-winning, family-owned, boutique winery in the picturesque Yadkin Valley AVA in Pilot Mountain. We produce extraordinary wines that reflect the terroir, including the 2016 Pilot Fog, a recent platinum medal award winner at the 2 018 International Winemaker Challenge Wine Competition. JOLO is open for wine tastings most Thursdays through Sundays and we pour at many local wine tasting events throughout the year. Wines are available for purchase at the winery, on the website, and at selected retail locations.

About Raffaldini Vineyards
Known as “Chianti in the Carolinas” Raffaldini currently produces North Carolina’s highest-rated red wine, Sangiovese, and other varieties including Vermentino, Pinot Grigio, and Montepulciano. Raffaldini hosts public and private events throughout the year. Please visit our website, www.raffaldini.com, call 336.835.9463 or email info@raffaldini.com for more information.

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January 23, 2019 | Raffaldini Vineyards

New Wines, Wine Label, Stemware Coming 3.2.19

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January 18, 2019 | Raffaldini Vineyards

Take a Winter Escape to Chianti in the Carolinas

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Coming Up in January

Italian Kitchen: Cooking Demonstration
Sunday, January 27 | 1pm - 3pm

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 a roasted Brussel Sprout dish with Balsamic, Bacon and Maple followed by a Smoked Mushroom Pasta with Brandy Cream Sauce and Thyme. Price includes the cooking demonstration, food sampling, 2 glasses of wine and recipe cards.

Wine Club Members: $30 + tax per person includes glass of Raffaldini wine

General Admission: $40 + tax per person includes glass of Raffaldini wine

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February Events

Afternoon with Jay
Saturday, February 9 | 1pm & 3pm

Join Owner and Winemaker Jay Raffaldini as he guides you on a rare, behind-the-scenes tour of the Raffaldini Winery. Learn how we craft our award-winning wines and go step-by-step through the winemaking processall while enjoying a glass of current vintage wine and samples of wines in the making.

Two Times, 1pm & 3pm. Space is limited.

Wine Club Members: $20 + tax per person includes glass of Raffaldini wine

General Admission: $30 + tax per person includes glass of Raffaldini wine

Shop Now

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.

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Raffaldini Vineyards Supports Inter-Faith Food Shuttle

Inter-Faith Food Shuttle is a nonpartisan, non-profit member of the Feeding America National Network of Food Banks that recovers and distributes food to low-income neighbors and provides programs designed to empower people with skills to meet their own food needs through culinary job training, beginner gardening, and cooking healthy on a budget. North Carolina is the 8th hungriest state in the U.S. In the Triangle, more than 260,000 people face food insecurity. We believe in building a community food system that supports all of its residents with knowledge, skills, and access to healthy eating.

Inter Faith Food Shuttle

Amore! Dessert & Wine Pairing
Sunday, February 10 | 1pm - 3pm

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 Maria Kemp, owner of Beyond Decadence. Learn the ingredients and technique involved in the creation of each dessert and why they pair perfectly with each wine. Tickets are $30 + tax per person and include a sample of 4 wines along with a dessert pairing for each wine.

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March Events

Spring Wine Club Pickup Weekend
Saturday, March 2 & Sunday, March 3 | 12pm-5pm

Join us for the unveiling of four, brand new wine club releases! Wine club members can enjoy a complimentary food and wine tasting featuring a recipe and wine pairing from our Spring 2019 wine club package. This new release will also feature an exciting new wine tasting glass and a brand new bottle packaging design.

On Saturday, mingle with Owner and Winemaker Jay Raffaldini and learn about the new wines and happenings at Raffaldini Vineyards.

Wine Club Details

We are delighted to share with you four new wines in our Spring 2019 Superiore Wine Club Package:

Each Package Contains:

2x 2018 Liguria
1x 2017 Bella Misto
2x 2017 Sangiovese Classico
1x MCCCXLVIII (1348)

Preorder Classico Club

Preorder Superiore Club

Meet the Team:
Jason Krug - Vineyard Manager

Jason is the Vineyard Manager at Raffaldini Vineyards. Hailing from the small mining town called Clarkdale just outside the majestic town of Sedona, Arizona he has always been drawn to working outside and playing in nature. The life of a farmer has naturally suited him. Before he found himself planted in North Carolina, Jason managed a 20 acre vineayrd called Page Springs Cellar. Arizona, much like North Carolina, is building itself to be an up and coming wine region. When not caring for the vines, you can find Jason in the forest hiking, climbing or camping.

Looking for the perfect venue for your upcoming event? Raffaldini Vineyards is currently booking for the 2019 season.

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January 5, 2019 | Raffaldini Vineyards

Raffaldini January Newsletter

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January Events

Italian Kitchen Cooking Demo
Sunday, January 27 | 1pm-3pm

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 a roasted Brussels Sprout dish with Balsamic, Bacon and Maple followed by a Smoked Mushroom Pasta with Brandy Cream Sauce and Thyme. Price includes the cooking demonstration, food sampling, 2 glasses of wine and recipe cards. General Admission is $40 plus tax per person.

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Beyond the Vines...Into the Community

Make Plans to Attend the 2019 NC Fine Wines Gala
Saturday, February 16, 2019
Millennium Center Winston-Salem, NC

The NC Fine Wines Competition is the toughest state wine competition in the country, and you can be side-by-side with owners and winemakers from across the state when the coveted NC Fine Wines case awards are announced! This is your chance to attend the awards ceremony and enjoy an exquisite dinner paired with NC Fine Wines. The event will host the biggest and brightest stars in the industry, and there is a limited allocation of seating open to the public.

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.

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1st Course
JOLO Vineyards 2018 Golden Hallows
Pickled Rock Shrimp, Crispy Turnip, Mango, Puffed Rice, Thai Purple Basil

2nd Course
Jones von Drehle 2016 Petit Manseng
Belgium Endive & Watercress, Gorgonzola Mousse, Honey Crisp Apple, Roasted Walnut

3rd Course
Midnight Magdalena 2017 Traminette
Pan Seared Sea Scallop, Cauliflower "Risotto," Romanesco, Crispy Leek, Sauce Romesco

4th Course
Raffaldini Il Falco
Beef Consomme, Caramelized Cipollini Onion, Morel Mushrooms, Smoked Tomato, Fava Bean, Comte, Crispy Baguette

5th Course
Sanctuary Vineyards 2016 Coastal Collage
Braised Lamb Shank
Ricotta Gnocchi, Caramelized Brussels Sprouts, Shiitake Duxelle, Bone Marrow Creme Fraiche, Sasuma Au Jus

6th Course
Point Lookout Vineyards 2017 Riesling
Meyer Lemon Curd, Raspberry, Ginger Coulis, Burnt Meringue
Point Lookout Vineyards 2014 Cliffield
Dark Chocolate Mousse, Creme Anglaise, Macadamia Drages, Shortbread Crumble

All in $125 for some of the best food and wine you will find on the East Coast.

All of the wines in our competition are 100% North Carolina grown and vinified (made into wine).

February Events

Afternoon with the Winemaker
Saturday, February 9 | 1pm & 3pm

Join Owner Jay Raffaldini and the winemaking team as they guide you on a behind-the-scenes tour of the Raffaldini Winery. Learn 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.

Two Times, 1pm & 3pm

Wine Club Members: $20 + tax per person includes glass of Raffaldini wine

General Admission: $30 + tax per person includes glass of Raffaldini wine

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Amore! Dessert & Wine Pairing
Sunday, February 10 | 1pm - 3pm

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 Maria Kemp, owner of Beyond Decadence. Learn the ingredients and technique involved in the creation of each dessert and why they pair perfectly with each wine. Tickets are $30 + tax per person and include a sample of 4 wines along with a dessert pairing for each wine.

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Meet the Team:
Todd Shaw - Facilities Director

Todd is the Director of Facilities at Raffaldini Vineyards. Born and raised in the suburbs of Philadelphia, he studied Fine Arts at Antioch College in Ohio. After college, Todd worked in the photo industry taking him to NYC and Portland, OR. It was in Portland that Todd became interested in the wine industry. Todd moved to NC in 2017 and started working as a member of the vineyard crew. When Todd is not fixing, maintaining or improving things at Raffaldini, he enjoys spending time on his farm with his partner David.

Looking for the perfect venue for your upcoming event? Raffaldini Vineyards is currently booking for the 2019 season.

Click Here to view.

We'd Love to Hear From You!

We would greatly appreciate it if you would take a moment to review us at one or more of the following sites. Your review will help us build our reputation as we continue to spread the word about Raffaldini to others.

It is our mission to offer the best service possible, but if there's anything we have forgotten, please let us know. Your feedback is very important to us!

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