Kerr Scott Reservoir COE
Wilkesboro, NC
It has been extremely hot and humid so the three of us wanted to find something to do in air conditioned comfort. While at the visitor center the other day, we learned about Raffaldini Vineyards, a nice vineyard that wasn’t too far away in the Yadkin River Valley area that offered wine tastings. They were having a special Music in the Vineyard on Sunday so we all decided to go. A little wine and jazz really made me feel like a cultured lady…ha!
The Villa was located down a rather narrow gravel country road so I didn’t know what to expect. (Click on any pic to enlarge). As we pulled into the driveway, I felt transported to another country…Italy. Here’s the entry and driveway…
…and the Villa itself.
Just walking from the parking lot to the Villa was refreshing. There were koi ponds and roses all around. Too bad it was still in the 90’s.
We enjoyed a few sips of several different wines and decided to buy a few bottles of their La Dolce Vita which is a sweet white wine so that we can enjoy it later on special occasions. The scenery from the second floor was so beautiful that we just had to take some more posed shots.
It’s too bad that it was so hot because there wasn’t much live music outside on the patio. The performers were just melting not to mention the spectators.
They are not that big of a winery. Most of the sells occur at the Villa and through restaurant distributions. They also book private events on the grounds such as weddings. I can certainly say that this would be a beautiful place to have a ceremony.
Thanks for dropping by and enjoy each day of your life’s journey by finding beauty in the ordinary.
