The Ultimate Wine Pairing Guide for Classic North Carolina Barbecue Dishes20210112135236
The Ultimate Wine Pairing Guide for Classic North Carolina Barbecue Dishes
January 12, 20210 comments
There is nothing quite like quality North Carolina style barbecue, no matter what time of year it is. The blend of smoky flavors with sweet undertones...
Glassware: Does it Make a Difference Where Wine Is Concerned?20201228120048
Glassware: Does it Make a Difference Where Wine Is Concerned?
December 28, 20200 comments
Do glasses make the wine? The answer is both yes and no. Winemakers make the wine with the intent of the wine tasting a certain way, but it's the prop...
Is It Wrong to Put Ice in My Wine?20201215110347
Is It Wrong to Put Ice in My Wine?
December 15, 20200 comments
Putting ice in wine is a highly debated topic among wine fans. Some believe it is a faux pas, others feel ice cubes are warranted under certain situat...
The Many Upsides of Becoming a RayLen Vineyards & Winery Case Club Member20201124113521
The Many Upsides of Becoming a RayLen Vineyards & Winery Case Club Member
November 24, 20200 comments
At RayLen Vineyards & Winery, we started our Case Club to offer unique benefits to our loyal customers. As part of the Case Club, members can enjo...
Becoming a Savvy Wine Shopper: How to Get the Best ROI on Your Buys20201118140413
Becoming a Savvy Wine Shopper: How to Get the Best ROI on Your Buys
November 18, 20200 comments
Shopping for the best kind of wine can sometimes be an overwhelming task. There are so many choices, making it difficult especially for beginners to d...
Canned, Kegged, and Non-bottled Wines20201029141626
Canned, Kegged, and Non-bottled Wines
October 29, 20200 comments
The quintessential vessel for wine is the bottle, and this has been true for over 200 years. But ever since the early 1990s, new trends have squeezed ...
The Yadkin Valley Terroir in a Nutshell: How Nature Shapes RayLen’s Vintages20201016120023
The Yadkin Valley Terroir in a Nutshell: How Nature Shapes RayLen’s Vintages
October 16, 20200 comments
The Yadkin Valley Terroir is one of the many wine regions, commonly referred to as the American Viticultural Area (AVA). In the entire United States, ...
The Hottest North Carolina Wine Trends in 2020 That You May Have Missed20200928093159
The Hottest North Carolina Wine Trends in 2020 That You May Have Missed
September 28, 20200 comments
For the past few years, fizzy, no-cal or low-cal sodas have been all the rage. You may have noticed that trend has trickled over into wines as well. M...
Factors That Made 2019 a Stellar Vintage for NC and RayLen Vineyards20200911153228
Factors That Made 2019 a Stellar Vintage for NC and RayLen Vineyards
September 11, 20200 comments
Grapes have been around for a long time, and because they come back on an existing stem each year, those who grow wine grapes watch factors such as la...
Purchasing Online is Becoming a Trend for Wine Lovers20200831120009
Purchasing Online is Becoming a Trend for Wine Lovers
August 31, 20200 comments
Purchasing wine online is increasingly becoming more popular, especially now due to the restrictions of COVID-19. It is a perfect time to look into ne...
