Monday, April 30, 2012

A Good April for Wine and Music - Raffladini and Merlefest

April is not always the cruelest month. Around here I think that title should go to August with its heat and humidity.  I think April may be cruel for tempting us with how good life in North Carolina can be.

The 2012 Merlefest is over.  Now that is cruel.  Because Merlefest puts you in the mellow place without the use of any external drugs. It is a natural high.

As with my tradition, Merlefest weekend started with a visit to Raffaldini winery in Rhonda, NC. There moniker states, this is "Chianti in the Carolinas" with a fine Italian-styled winery overlooking what could be a Tuscan valley, all right in Wilkes County. The day was overcast so the view was more mysterious on this visit that he clear vista days of the past, but the wine and the visit was still enjoyable.


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