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2010 Cabernet Sauvignon Release The newest vintage of RayLen's Cabernet Sauvignon!
Join RayLen and celebrate the 2010 vintage.

Purchase any bottle of this wine at a 10% discount - this day only!

No Reservations required - Just show up!

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RayLen's Backyard BarBQ

RayLen celebrates Memorial Day Weekend with a Backyard BarBQ.

Featuring food from Meridian Restaurant and music by SalemSpeaks.
Saturday May 26 from 1 to 5 pm

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RayLen Vineyards

Spring/Summer Hours of Operation: 

11 am to 6 pm
Monday to Saturday (closed Sunday)
Open Friday, Saturday, Monday Easter Weekend
Closed July 4th

RayLen's Cab Sauv Wins Best in Show

In the October 2011 North Carolina State Fair Wine Competition featuring 444 commercial wines, RayLen's Cabernet Sauvignon came out on top.

Try it today at the winery or buy on-line.

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RayLen's On-Line Store


Go to RayLen's OnLine store to purchase wine, see about our Case Club and to sign up, join and pay for the Cellar Club.

Click Here to see our eStore

Upcoming Events

Thu May 24 @11:00AM - 07:00PM
2010 Cabernet Sauvignon Premiere Party
Sat May 26 @ 1:00PM - 05:00PM
Backyard BBQ Open House
Fri Jun 08 @ 6:30PM - 08:30PM
Celebrate Summer with the Sunset Musical Flight
Sat Jul 07 @ 5:00PM - 09:00PM
Howl at the Full Moon Festival

In the News

  • Glimpses from a Lost Colony

    North Carolina's first commercial winery was established in 1835 by Mr. Sidney Weller, in the community of Brinkleyville, in Halifax County.

    But that wasn't the beginning.

    In 1584,...

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RayLen Vineyards & Winery

The first vines for RayLen Vineyards & Winery were planted in 1999 when Joe and Joyce Neely purchased the property. Until then, the property had functioned as a dairy farm for nearly a century. Today, the rolling hills and winding drive romance our guests as they drive through 35,000 European varietal grape vines. The distinctive cupola roof top of RayLen Vineyards & Winery is a beacon for the southern portion of the Yadkin Valley Appellation. Travelers from the highway and wanderers from the surrounding country roads are drawn to the Tasting Room to discover a new experience. Loyal customers return for the lush vista and a reliable favorite of RayLen's award-winning wines.

Vintner Steve Shepard has a long history in winemaking. His education and career began in Pennsylvania; since 1980, Shepard has been making wine commercially. Drawn south, Shepard’s North Carolina career began in 1989 at the first Yadkin Valley winery. The Yadkin Valley's unique microclimate and soils have proven to be optimal for growing European varietals. From the date of RayLen's purchase, Shepard helped design the vineyard for optimum growth for the 10 different European varietals grown. In its first three vintages, RayLen Vineyards & Winery won over 200 medals at various statewide, regional, and international competitions. Shepard has been recognized by Robert Parker for his 1991 vintage wines, while RayLen has been lauded by the Wine Spectator as one of the premier wineries in the Southeast.

An easy drive from downtown Charlotte, Winston-Salem, and the Research Triangle, RayLen Vineyards & Winery is close enough to be your neighborhood winery. See why Phil Lambert announced on the Today Show in March 2008, "Napa is out, North Carolina is in."

 

Swirl, sip, and savor at RayLen Vineyards & Winery.

 
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A Red Flight is $6 and features the
following wines:

  • Carolinius
  • Shiraz
  • Merlot
  • Cabernet Franc
  • Category 5
  • Cabernet Sauvignon
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A White Flight is $6 and features
the following wines:

  • Pinot Grigio
  • Chardonnay
  • Barrel Chardonnay
  • Viognier
  • Yadkin Gold
  • Riesling
  • Pale Red

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A Complete Flight is $10 and comprises the Red and White Flights as well as these Reserves:

  • South Mountain Vineyard Chardonnay
  • Eagle's Select
  • Sparkling Brut

RayLen barrels

RayLen's 150 barrels age wine for upwards of a year or more!

Johnny RayLens resident wine expert

Visitors can experience the exciting world of the wine making process on an informative tour through the winery with RayLen's resident expert, Johnny Marshall.

Stainless vats

Whether the grapes are being harvested, processed in the presses, or aging in the oak barrels, there is always something to see on a tour.

raylen_furniture There is a great selection of wine-related items in the store -- including tee-shirts, glassware and other wine-related sundries. Also available for purchase is the beautiful funiture by 2-Day Design, which has been created from recycled wine barrels. The funiture line features a number of tables, chairs, wine racks, and cabinets.
tasting_room_fun In the Tasting Room, guests have a choice of three different flights and get to keep a souvenir glass. Wine is available for purchase in the Tasting Room, on the website, or in your local wine shop.

Limos

RayLen is a proponent of Responsible Wining.

Bed and Breakfast

Enjoy a weekend get-away at one of these fine accommodations

Hotels in the area

RayLen's Hours

OPEN FOR TASTING
** Monday to Saturday **
11 am to 6 pm - closed Sundays
Thanksgiving, Christmas & New Year's Day

Area Hotels/Limos

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Voted #1

RayLen voted best winery in Winston-Salem

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