Raffaldini Vineyards & Winery
Raffaldini Vineyards & Winery

Summer Travel: Sip Picks

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Raffaldini Vineyards & Winery
Ronda, NC
VIBE: Tuscany. Raffaldini’s 102-acre estate featuring lush vineyards, balconies and landscaped terraces provides the perfect backdrop for enjoying red and white wines made from authentic, Italian varietals.
KNOWN FOR: A grand two-story Italian-style tasting room
FUN FACT: For centuries, the Raffaldini family has owned and lived on the farm where the poet Virgil—who serves as the winery’s main inspiration—occupied during his youth.

Shelton Vineyards
Dobson, NC
VIBE:  “180 degrees from any winery you will find on the West Coast.” Shelton Vineyards—located in the heart of the Yadkin Valley—is a primo spot for packing a picnic and enjoying a bottle of vino on the lawn.
KNOWN FOR: The use of French, American and Hungarian oak barrels, the latter of which enhances the wine just as spice enhances food
FUN FACT: Shelton Vineyards is the largest family-owned estate winery in North Carolina.

RayLen Vineyards & Winery
Mocksville, NC
VIBE: The epitome of wine country. RayLen Vineyards’ rolling hills and winding drive—plus breathtaking views, serene atmosphere, and winemaker Steve Shepard’s award-winning wines—make this Yadkin Valley winery a go-to for a romantic getaway. 
KNOWN FOR: European varietals—including pinot grigio, chardonnay and merlot—made from almost all
estate-grown grapes
FUN FACT: Owners Joe and Joyce Neely named RayLen after their two daughters, Rachel and Helen.

Childress Vineyards
Lexington, NC
VIBE: Napa Valley. Think 70 picturesque acres of vineyards, world-class wines, and a tasting room and patio (serving immaculate views of the estate) straight out of Cali. 
KNOWN FOR: The Bistro, where you can be wined and dined all day long
FUN FACT: Owned by NASCAR team owner Richard Childress

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