NC Vine - NC Wine Events http://www.ncvine.com/ NC winery and vineyard events are posted and discussed here. en Sun, 05 Sep 2010 19:40:17 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.ncvine.com/images/misc/rss.png NC Vine - NC Wine Events http://www.ncvine.com/ Raffaldini Vineyards Hosts 5th Annual Festa Italiana http://www.ncvine.com/threads/348-Raffaldini-Vineyards-Hosts-5th-Annual-Festa-Italiana?goto=newpost Thu, 02 Sep 2010 18:31:16 GMT FESTA ITALIANA Raffaldini Vineyards will celebrate its 5th Annual Festa Italiana on Saturday, Sept. 18th, from 11am to 5pm. The day-long...
FESTA ITALIANA


Raffaldini Vineyards will celebrate its 5th Annual Festa Italiana on Saturday, Sept. 18th, from 11am to 5pm.

The day-long event is a celebration of Italian culture, food, art, music and of course wine. Cost for admission is $15 and will include a wine and food tasting.

“The Italian festival is our most popular event of the year,” Event Coordinator Annie Vorys, said. “It attracts Italians and Italian enthusiasts from all over the country and allows them to commune and celebrate a historic and unique culture while enjoying a fun-filled day out.”

Guests can enjoy a glass or flight of their favorite wines from Raffaldini Vineyards along with a tasting of savory and sweet Italian cuisine. Authentic Italian food vendors will be on hand with calzones, pizza, espresso, gelato and more.

Musicians will perform from 1pm-4pm, while visitors can come dressed as their favorite Italian character and compete in a costume contest for a Raffaldini Vineyards $75 gift certificate. There will also be an opportunity to speak Italian with the Triad Sons of Italy Chapter as well as pick up some specialty Italian food items such as Raffaldini’s Sangiovese marinara sauce, white truffle oil, wine-infused chocolate truffles and more.

About Raffaldini Vineyards

The Raffaldini family traces its origins to the 14th century in Mantua, Italy; where for generations the family produced wine on their family farm. The family chose the Yadkin Valley of North Carolina because the area closely resembles the winemaking region of Tuscany with rolling hills, rocky soil, gentle breezes and constant sun. Raffaldini Vineyards is located 10 minutes from the I-77—Hwy. 421 interchange. Visit www.raffaldini.com for detailed directions.

One of Wine Business Monthly’s Top Ten Hot Small Brands of 2009, family-owned Raffaldini Vineyards brings Old World charm to the Old North State. Known as “Chianti in the Carolinas” Raffaldini currently produces five single varietal wines and four blends: Vermentino, Pinot Grigio, Sangiovese, Sangiovese Riserva and Montepulciano. Raffaldini hosts public and private events throughout the year. Please visit our web site, www.raffaldini.com, call 336.835.9463 or email info@raffaldini.com for more information. ]]> NC Wine Events RedWineDiva http://www.ncvine.com/threads/348-Raffaldini-Vineyards-Hosts-5th-Annual-Festa-Italiana RayLen Harvest Festival - October 2nd http://www.ncvine.com/threads/347-RayLen-Harvest-Festival-October-2nd?goto=newpost Tue, 31 Aug 2010 20:31:20 GMT http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4ajUkkwuxSM Harvest Festival Saturday, October 2, 2010 1 - 5 pm Purchase tasty BBQ from Bennett’s...

Harvest Festival
Saturday, October 2, 2010 1 - 5 pm



Purchase tasty BBQ from Bennett’s Smokehouse

BBQ Spare Ribs or Grilled Chicken
BBQ beans & Pasta Salad
$8.00

Relax all afternoon with Charlene Williams & Friends: Jazz and R&B Vocalist Performance inspired by Gospel, Motown, and R&B ]]> NC Wine Events NCVine http://www.ncvine.com/threads/347-RayLen-Harvest-Festival-October-2nd <![CDATA[NATIVE VINES WINERY & Classic Rock]]> http://www.ncvine.com/threads/341-NATIVE-VINES-WINERY-amp-Classic-Rock?goto=newpost Tue, 24 Aug 2010 20:58:53 GMT
NATIVE VINES WINERY
Presents
AMERICAN IDLE
Playing
CLASSIC ROCK


SATURDAY, AUGUST 28, 2010 @ 6:00pm – 10:00pm

COOLERS & PICNICS WELCOME
(no other alcohol allowed)

FAMILY FRIENDLY
We encourage bringing children & friendly pets.

FREE WINE TASTING
Light fair & SANGRIA AVAILABLE

1336 N. Highway 150
Lexington, NC 27295

Contact info: 336-787-3688
redhawkwine@yahoo.com
]]> NC Wine Events RedWineDiva http://www.ncvine.com/threads/341-NATIVE-VINES-WINERY-amp-Classic-Rock Artisans in the Grove http://www.ncvine.com/threads/339-Artisans-in-the-Grove?goto=newpost Mon, 23 Aug 2010 13:01:32 GMT
Crafts in the Grove



On September 4th & 5th, dozens of artists and crafters will be displaying their wares at Grove Winery in Gibsonville, NC. Get a glass of wine and stroll the banks of Lake Cabernet as you can view their work for free.

Artisans expected to participate include:

- Brenda P. Garner - paintings, painted crafts, leatherwork

- Kiefaber Studio - fine arts, pastels, oils, drawings

- Dragon Fired Clay - ceramic & pottery

- Erin Adams - Lulu Lather's vintage felted soap

- Tres Mesas - sterling silver jewelry

- Witch Hazel Handmades - soldered glass jewelry

- Chanel Webster - art on canvas & paper

- Antie Maes - old timey lemonade & frozen fruit ticklers

- Omeita- painted glassware, also pies and cakes

- Diane Sherrill Photography- prints, cards, & matted & framed pieces

- Walter Peelman- portrait artist

- Spiral Grove Designs- handcrafted genstones & wire wrapped jewelry

- Sqaukadoodle- homemade housewares, accessories & paper products

- Purple Hook- crocheted blankets, scarves, shawls and bags

- Shasta's Treasure's- jewelry, famous wine grape earrings

- Twisted Neck Gourds- folk art gourds

- Nella Silverspear- Handcrafted Wood Flutes & Drums

The event will also feature grape stomping, door prizes, Concessions Galore! will be selling food and picnicing is welcome.

Saturday, Septermber 4 from noon-6pm
Sunday,September 5 from 1-6pm ]]> NC Wine Events RedWineDiva http://www.ncvine.com/threads/339-Artisans-in-the-Grove Murder in the Vines @ Shadow Springs Vineyard http://www.ncvine.com/threads/338-Murder-in-the-Vines-Shadow-Springs-Vineyard?goto=newpost Sun, 22 Aug 2010 22:43:28 GMT Murder Mystery Dinner at Shadow Springs. September 18,2010 - please call for reservations and availability Tickets are $45.00 per person...
Murder Mystery Dinner at Shadow Springs.

September 18,2010 - please call for reservations and availability

Tickets are $45.00 per person -Includes gratuity
Price includes murder mystery, one glass of Shadow Springs wine,
the wine glass and dinner.

Sample Dinner Menu:
Appetizers
Beef Brisket
BBQ Chicken
Baked Beans
Potato Salad
Pasta Salad
Dessert
Ice tea, lemonade & water
Catered by Boxcar Grill of Statesville, NC
Murder at Shadow Springs is a murder mystery staring the Shadow Springs wines. You see one wine is murdered and the other 9 wines are suspects. Come help “Inspector Merlot” solve this wine mystery in the casual setting of our downstairs Legacy Room. Tickets will be presold for this event and seating is limited.
Additional wine available at regular prices.

This event can be done for holiday party or a private group event. Please contact us for more details.

Shadow Springs: 336-468-5000 or www.shadowspringsvineyard.com ]]> NC Wine Events RedWineDiva http://www.ncvine.com/threads/338-Murder-in-the-Vines-Shadow-Springs-Vineyard Shadow Springs: Wanna be a Winemaker? http://www.ncvine.com/threads/337-Shadow-Springs-Wanna-be-a-Winemaker?goto=newpost Sun, 22 Aug 2010 22:03:29 GMT You are the WineMaker September 19, 2010 @ Shadow Springs Vineyard The blending classes will be held downstairs below the Shadow Springs...
You are the WineMaker


September 19, 2010 @ Shadow Springs Vineyard



The blending classes will be held downstairs below the Shadow Springs tasting room at a cost of $59.00 plus tax per blending station. Each blending station can hold 1-2 people. Classes will be between 1-2 hours in length. Each blending station will have three different 100ml samples of red wine and one 100ml sample of white wine. There will also be measuring equipment and glasses to try your blend with. After some instruction you will be able to blend you own masterpiece. After writing down your recipe we will blend it, bottle it and you can put your label on the 750ml bottle. You then can take it home and enjoy it. If you want more than one bottle, additional wine can be blended for $20.00 per 750ml bottle.

Custom Wine Labels


Custom labels are 3 x 4 inches and can either be formatted in landscaped or portrait. You can be as creative as you want with your label. If you want to put a photo on it that is fine. Please email an example of your label in a word document and any photos in a high resolution jpeg format, at least one week before your class to Chuck@shadowspringsvineyard.com. We will then put it into our label software and have it ready when you get here for the class. ]]> NC Wine Events RedWineDiva http://www.ncvine.com/threads/337-Shadow-Springs-Wanna-be-a-Winemaker Thrilling Grilling with Junius Lindsay Vineyards http://www.ncvine.com/threads/335-Thrilling-Grilling-with-Junius-Lindsay-Vineyards?goto=newpost Thu, 19 Aug 2010 20:55:42 GMT Thrilling Grilling Saturday, August 21, 6-8 pm *Boy Meets Grill*: A popular caterer matches his charcoal magic with some of Junius Lindsay’s...
Thrilling Grilling


Saturday, August 21, 6-8 pm

Boy Meets Grill: A popular caterer matches his charcoal magic with some of Junius Lindsay’s favorite summer wines. Kevin Heath of Kevmark Catering is pairing the Wines of Summer to show how fantastic these can be with the simple elegance of grill fare.
• Come and savor succulent pork satay with the Rhône red blend of Party Line.
• Enjoy the elegance of Special Delivery Rosé with grilled shrimp atop pearl couscous.
• Feast on grilled fruits with a maple cumin glaze enhanced by the peach and apricot aromas of Forget-Me-Not White.
• We may even surprise you with the irresistible White Sangría Mía, our popular concoction of peaches, mango, mint and, of course, Viognier.
Admission is $15. ]]> NC Wine Events RedWineDiva http://www.ncvine.com/threads/335-Thrilling-Grilling-with-Junius-Lindsay-Vineyards Raffaldini - an Afternoon with the WineMaker http://www.ncvine.com/threads/331-Raffaldini-an-Afternoon-with-the-WineMaker?goto=newpost Mon, 16 Aug 2010 01:22:13 GMT
An Afternoon With The Winemaker


Free Admission

August 21, 2010: 2 sessions - 1:15 and 2:45

Join Raffaldini's Winemaker, Stephen Rigby, as he guides you on a tour of the winery at harvest time. You will learn how they craft their award-winning wines, as well as go step-by-step through the wine making process. This event is free of charge, but please RSVP by calling 336.835.9463 or emailing eventplanning@raffaldini.com

And do me a special favor if you go, tell Stephen you saw this on the VINE and then ask him about "Dueling Winemakers." (More to come on that one later!) ]]> NC Wine Events RedWineDiva http://www.ncvine.com/threads/331-Raffaldini-an-Afternoon-with-the-WineMaker Brandon Hills 2008 Raptor Red Wine Release Dinner http://www.ncvine.com/threads/330-Brandon-Hills-2008-Raptor-Red-Wine-Release-Dinner?goto=newpost Mon, 16 Aug 2010 00:59:37 GMT Attachment 339
Brandon Hills 2008 Raptor Red Wine Release Dinner


Friday Night September 3rd, 5 PM to 10 PM



Come be one of the first to try our next vintage, 2008 Raptor Red.

For $30 you get dinner (menu is ribeye steak, loaded baked potato and garden salad), a glass of wine OR a wine tasting, souvenir wine glass and entertainment.

Carolina Raptor Center will be on hand with an owl exhibit and will be releasing a rehabilitated Raptor back into the wild at sunset.

Dave and Pam have found a great band called Small Town Gossip to entertain everyone from 6:00pm to 10:00pm.

This dinner is limited to 50 persons and you must buy your tickets in advance at Brandon Hills Vineyard or email them @ info@brandonhillsvineyard.com include your phone number and Dave will call and get credit card information.
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]]> NC Wine Events RedWineDiva http://www.ncvine.com/threads/330-Brandon-Hills-2008-Raptor-Red-Wine-Release-Dinner Raylen Vineyards Sunset Musical Flight http://www.ncvine.com/threads/329-Raylen-Vineyards-Sunset-Musical-Flight?goto=newpost Mon, 16 Aug 2010 00:35:31 GMT RayLen Vineyards Presents Featuring Leah Shaw and The Band of Winos *August 20, 2010 Sunset Musical Flight 6:30 – 8:30 pm * Enjoy...
RayLen Vineyards Presents


Featuring Leah Shaw and The Band of Winos

August 20, 2010 Sunset Musical Flight 6:30 – 8:30 pm


Enjoy a variety of musical styles along with your favorite glass of RayLen wine for a relaxing evening at the vineyard.

Invite your friends, pack a picnic, bring a chair

Glass and bottle sales available Discounts on case purchases



Picnic Baskets, Lawn Chairs, and Flip-Flops Welcome
Pets and Coolers Prohibited ]]> NC Wine Events RedWineDiva http://www.ncvine.com/threads/329-Raylen-Vineyards-Sunset-Musical-Flight Paddle the Haw River with Benjamin Vineyards http://www.ncvine.com/threads/328-Paddle-the-Haw-River-with-Benjamin-Vineyards?goto=newpost Sat, 14 Aug 2010 19:36:32 GMT August 21-- Water, Wine and Hors D'oeuvres Water--Paddle the Haw River with Haw River Canoe & Kayak folks in the afternoon, then come visit us at the vineyard at 6 p.m. for appetizers(hot wings, cranberry meatballs, spinach bites, pasta salad, bruschettas, green bean roll-ups, pigs-in-a-blanket, veggies and dip, relishes, and cheese balls with crackers) and a glass of wine--all for only $40/person. Just want to come for appetizer and wine?* Only $15/person, but we still need reservations.* Please call 336-260-6465 for reservations and more information about the paddle. ]]> NC Wine Events RedWineDiva http://www.ncvine.com/threads/328-Paddle-the-Haw-River-with-Benjamin-Vineyards