Join Chef Nguyet on Palm Sunday for a special Easter baking class! Learn the art of crafting the traditional Italian Easter bread called "Pane Di Pasqua". Just in time for the holiday, impress your guests will this uniquely colorful treat! In this demonstration-style class, you’ll learn how to create a beautiful braided wreath-shaped sweet orange bread decorated with classic icing, festive sprinkles, and Easter-dyed eggs. Doughs at various stages of fermentation will be prepared in advance so you can see each step of the process from start to finish!
Make this Sunday extra special for anyone who loves Italian baking and delicious seasonal traditions!
Your ticket includes:
A sampling of the breads
Baking demonstration
Take home recipe
Light bites
Two glasses of Raffaldini wine
Enjoy the experience of joining Owner Jay Raffaldini and Winemaker Chris Nelson in an exclusive Raffaldini Montepulciano Salon Tasting. Held in the tank room of the winery, guests will enjoy a blind tasting of our beloved Montepulciano wine going up blind against some of the greatest Montepulciano wines in the world. Charcuterie plates will be served with the wines.
Chef Tony from Amalfi of Wilkes is partnering with Raffaldini for a special culinary journey! Each month there is an opportunity to explore a different Italian region. In April, learn about the Basilicata region and it's traditional cuisine, watch a detailed cooking demo and enjoy a special three-course meal.
Your ticket includes:
2 glasses of Raffaldini wine and bread
First course: Insalata
Second course: La Capriata (lentil cannellini, fava, potato and beef over pasta mista)
Join chef Antonio Perez from Pannetony Desserts for an exciting hands-on cupcake baking class inspired by two classic Italian flavors: creamy Tiramisu and zesty Limoncello! In class, you will participate in the learning process as Chef Antonio guides you step-by-step to create these irresistible desserts. From mixing your own fillings to whipping up icings and piping creative decorations, you’ll make eye-catching edible works of art.
Each person will make 4 cupcakes (2 of each flavor) to take home along with the recipe cards. Enjoy two glasses of Raffaldini wine with charcuterie snacks during class.
The Four Seasons Wine Tasting Dinners are held Spring, Summer, Autumn and Winter and are hosted by Jay Raffaldini. Each dinner features four seasonal food courses and four specially chosen wines to complement the food. Culinary and wine descriptions will be given during the evening to enhance your enjoyment. This is an opportunity to share your food and wine passion with like-minded friends. The atmosphere will be relaxed and casual with a focus on meeting new friends and enjoying la dolce vita.
Please note that shuttle service tickets must be purchased separately. Shuttle service is available from The Fairfield Inn in Elkin or The Hampton Inn in Jonesville.
Join owner Jay Raffaldini and long time NC resident and outdoors-man Steve Nelson, as they show you the way through the Raffaldini woods and vineyards. Wear sensible walking shoes and prepare yourself for a moderate 90 minute hike followed by a hearty luncheon 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.
