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Raffaldini Wins Big Awards in American Wine Society Competition
Our Grande Riservawas awarded 93 points and Double Gold, the highest designation among the judges. Following closely behind was Montepulciano Riservareceiving 91 points and Sangiovese with 89 points. Last but not least was our first ever dry Sparkling wine Auguri earning an impressive 88.
Each November, the Society hosts commercial and amateur wine competitions, using AWS-certified wine judges to provide consistent, objective evaluations of each wine. The commercial wine competition began in 1986, making this event one of the most esteemed and longest-running wine competitions in the United States.
Put some "bolle" in your holiday!
Serve Raffaldini Auguri at your next gathering.
Auguri! This common toast translates from the Italian as "Best Wishes." Our handcrafted, traditional sparkling wine has a refreshing acidity that allows it to pair with a wide variety of traditional holiday fare. And who doesn't love the pop of the cork and the delightful fizz of sparkling wine to put you in a celebratory mood? From salty to sweet, Auguri has got you covered.
Assemblaggio! Grande Riserva Blending Trials - Last Chance!
Sunday, November 18 | 1pm - 3pm
Saturday November 24 | 1pm - 3pm
$35 GA / $30 WC
Our reds are ready for blending and we need you to help us create the blend for the Raffaldini Grande Riserva! Each session is a two-hour education wine experience led by Owner Jay Raffaldini and will be held in the barrel room allowing you to experience the winery during the wine making season. 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.
Chocolates & Cheers: Dessert and Wine Pairing Event
Sunday, December 9 | 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 created by Pastry Chef Maria Kemp, owner of Beyond Decadence. Meet Chef Maria, learn the techniques 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.
Wine Club Appreciation Day
Saturday, December 15 | 1pm - 3pm
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!
This event is free; however, please RSVP to wineclub@raffaldini.com . This event is for those age 21 and over. Stop by the tasting room, visit our website www.raffaldini.com, call 336.835.9463 or email us for more information.
Holiday Hours:
Raffaldini Vineyards will be closed Thanksgiving Day. Also, Raffaldini Vineyards will be closing at 3pm on Thursday, December 6 for our Holiday Staff Party.
Looking for the perfect venue for your upcoming event? Raffaldini Vineyards is currently booking for the 2019 season.
