If you're looking for a truly special wine and dining experience, Rayson Winery in Mocksville, North Carolina, is an absolute gem! Set among the beautiful, pristine countryside, Rayson is a quaint and charming winery that feels like a little escape from everyday life. From the moment you arrive, the setting is peaceful and inviting, but it's the wine, food, and exceptional hospitality that make the experience unforgettable. The wine and food pairings are absolutely exquisite. Every dish is thoughtfully prepared to complement the wines, creating a dining experience that feels both sophisticated and incredibly personal. The quality and attention to detail are evident in every bite and every glass. And then there's JW, whose passion for his craft shines through in everything he does. His dedication to producing exceptional wine has earned well-deserved recognition and top awards, and you can taste that commitment in every pour. What makes Rayson particularly special is the one-on-one service and personal attention from JW himself. It's rare to find a winery where the owner is so personally involved in making sure every guest feels welcomed and appreciated. Beautiful countryside, extraordinary wine, exquisite food, and genuine hospitality--Rayson Winery is an experience, not just a place to have a glass of wine. If you appreciate great wine and exceptional dining, put Rayson Winery on your must-visit list. read more

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Loved Rayson Winery! The vibe and atmosphere of the place is amazing. We sat in the patio and it was lovely and decorated for Christmas. The server was nice and knowledgeable allowing us to try multiple different wines. All of which were delicious! I ordered the deviled eggs, flat bread, and seafood stuffed fish. It was all delicious and paired nicely with wines. Definitely a great stop on the way to the mountains. I will definitely be back! read more

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Beautiful describes just about everything here. The inside, the outside, and the views overlooking the vineyards and lake. We visited on a gorgeous November day when the grapevines were dormant for the season, but the scenery was still stunning. It's the kind of place where you want to stay and relax. We enjoyed a crisp white wine on one of their outdoor seating areas facing the vineyards and lake. Pure relaxation therapy. They offer a huge selection of wines. Red, white, rose, sparkling, you name it. There are plenty of spots to sit and unwind both indoors and outdoors. And if you come hungry, they've got a full restaurant attached with an amazing patio. Just a beautiful experience all around! read more

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Lunch Al Fresco at Rayson Winery and Vineyards! The scenery and shaded seating outdoors is spectacular!! I got the Mussels and Sausage special paired with the Founder's Reserve red wine. Plenty of mussels and the sausage was delicious. The server team was very courteous and prompt. This is a great place to chill and have a nice meal and glass of wine! read more

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Our group of 8 had a wonderful lunch experience at Bistro Europa on 9/19/26. The in-door dinning room provided a cozy and quiet setting; the wines were outstanding and the many dishes we had were very well received. Excellent service as well. Highly recommended. Antonio S. read more

We stopped here for lunch on the way to Asheville. I didn't have any wine myself, since I was driving, but my husband and sister-in-law really loved their wines! I'll have to try some next time. The food was AMAZING. I got the roasted salmon and it is seriously one of my top fav dishes. The sauce was delicious and the fish itself was cooked perfectly. I would drive all the way from where we live in Greensboro to get that. Our server was great; very attentive and helpful! Can't wait to visit again. read more

Rayson Winery & Vineyards - Wine Tasting Room Near Me - Mocksville, North Carolina

My first visit since this winery changed owners. The new owners who own JoLo winery have acquired this property recently and have really Bougied the inside and outside up. When you walk in you see 2 wine tasting areas beautifully set and backlit bottles lining the walls. This is a bright, clean and inviting space complete w a beautiful chandelier over head. Outside are several areas complete w beverage and food service in their own intimate settings. I would say there is one area that would be perfect for weddings w a backdrop of grape vines expanding for acres front and back w a beautiful view for a sunset. I brought my friends for an early October brunch that I reserved w the friendly staff member who answered the phone. Note that you can make your own reservations on Open Table as well. I requested seating on the covered veranda w fireplace and overlooking the grape vines. It was a beautiful day out w temps around 77 degs. Perfect! Management had no problem w hosting my large party of guests for brunch. Very accommodating. The only cons were that they told me they only served water and their wines. Odd on its own for various reasons but I could order a Mimosa if I liked. Huh? Also come w your credit card or lots of cash as the menu has some high end prices even on Brunch Menu. My eggs Benedict was $21 and I received 2 toasts w salmon, perfectly cooked egg and Hollandaise on top and some crispy square potatoes on the side. The brunch menu also had caviar, if you wanted to splurge, only $170.00. Not quite in my budget at that time. The main lunch menu had more items friendly to my wallet. The restaurant called Europa also has dinner which would be a very romantic experience what with the lights, chandelier and dining areas or a nice place for a unique event or to bring business acquaintances for dining inside or out. It was a wonderful experience. Next time I will come to their wine-tasting area to taste their current selections. It would be nice to experience a nice drive in the Mocksville countryside and try some of their other wines. read more

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I had the most exciting weekend! This weekend I got the chance to visit some amazing vineyards and wineries. It started off with visiting Rayson Winery & Vineyards with Bistro Europa Restaurant in Mocksville, NC. I was greeted and welcomed with a tasting with Coleman. This young lady is so knowledgeable and professional in every aspect when it comes to wine! She explained how it got started, how they cultivated the grapes and overcoming obstacles that was preventing the wine production etc. This vineyard has so much history that any wine lover would love to hear, and Coleman is definitely that someone who could share the story. The wines I sampled all had unique tastes. One of my favorite was Sweet Vermouth Blanc. This is a dessert white wine that has varietals of Sauvignon Blanc Chardonnay. The ambiance at this location was elegant and filled with sophistication. The customer service from everyone was great and admirable. The manager who made all this possible was Liz, who is the manager of Digital and Social for JOLO BRANDS. She allowed me to have one of the most exceptional experiences ever! I am a wine lover and I absolutely love sampling and learning the ins and out of the wine industry so having these moments were magical! Head over and check them out. Great wines and great vibes all in one!! read more

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First time visiting Rayson Vineyards after hearing so much about it! I would absolutely love to come back soon. To start, we had yoga on the lawn with a gorgeous view of the vineyards with Breathe Yoga Studio. After, we were seated outside in the covered dining area. The ambiance is so beautiful! With chandeliers, roses, and a gorgeous view, it was a lovely spot for brunch. The table started with a round of mimosas and I have to say, we all couldn't get over how cool their glasses were. I ordered the Italiano Flatbread and WOW. I have to say, it was easily the best flatbread I've ever tried. I definitely need to come back for a wine tasting! read more

Rayson Winery & Vineyards - Italiano Flatbread - Wine Tasting Room Near Me - Mocksville, North Carolina

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I stopped here on a whim and I'm glad I did! This winery was acquired by the JOLO Brand. The ambiance is what drew me in when I first arrived. I knew it was going to be a good experience.I opted for the tasting and there was not ONE thing I didn't want to buy after I tried it. There are 7 selections offered, all on the drier side which I loved. The effort that went into each bottle is impeccable. I enjoyed the gentleman that explained the tasting and I will certainly be back! read more

I'm a wine snob and decided to do a girls trip. This is a newer winery/vineyard in the area. Upon arriving on the grounds, there are rows and rows of grapes and labeled with what kind of grape it is, thought that was cool and informative. Upon entering we were greeted by Skylar and he was our tasting guide. We tasted several wines and even got a sample of the port wine. All of the wines are superb!!! I'm serious!!!!! Skylar was very professional, knowledgeable, friendly, and excited about his job which made the experience even more enjoyable!!! Skylar is definitely an asset to this business!!! After our tasting we decided to eat at the bistro. It was very yummy! We throughly enjoyed ourselves here. Will definitely be coming back!!! Thank you!!!! read more

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Always a place to relax, and have a good experience either doing a wine tasting or just getting a wine and enjoying the view. Food is delicious, love the seafood options they have. And their staff is always very friendly and welcoming. A nice place to spend your afternoon, day, and just soak in the good vibes. read more

Rayson Winery & Vineyards - Wine Tasting Room Near Me - Mocksville, North Carolina

I visited this place for a birthday get together of around 15 people. My husband and I were the first ones in the group to get there around 11 am on a Saturday. I absolutely LOVED the service, from the moment we walked in to when we left. Our server was Carry, she was polite, attentive, and professional, along with the rest of the staff that made sure we were all well taken cared of. The food was good but on the salty side, which our grandparents appreciated. We purchased a bottle of Élevage Select, and we truly enjoyed it! We also tried a glass of the Cabernet but it was sweet, which seemed odd to us. I can't wait to come back, just my husband and I for a date, to enjoy the summer breeze, the butterflies flying around, and the beautiful landscape. read more

Rayson Winery & Vineyards - Outside seating - Wine Tasting Room Near Me - Mocksville, North Carolina

Nice winery with some lovely wines. We sat on the patio and enjoyed crab dip and a bottle of the Elevage Blanc. We will return! Good service. read more

The restaurant is located at Rayson Vineyard. Currently only outside seating as inside dining still being worked on. This is the second week being opened. Staff is fantastic. Service was spot on. Menu had an interesting mix. The food we had today was just delicious. The lamb and filet were preapared perfectly. The wines were a perfect complement to the meal. Definitely will be back. read more

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Our party was set for a fine 2 birthday celebration dinner. Most of us were disappointed in the quality of food. All of the steak dinners were tough and gristle filled although pricey. The seafood entrees and appetizers were sparse, over cooked and came cold. The service was slow, granted a big job for one server. One of our orders was sent per chef "technique" instead of customer preference with a refusal to accommodate. Our overall comment is this restaurant disappointed on all fronts. For sure our last visit. read more

I first tried Rayson wine at the USA Today Food & Wine Festival and instantly fell in love with their white wine selection. After not finding their bottles locally, I decided to visit Rayson in person for more wine and a full tasting experience ($35 per person for seven different wines including white, rose and red). Two knowledgeable sommeliers guided me and my partner through each pour, and my partner and I both found their wines incredibly easy to drink--perfect crowd-pleasers for dinner parties. My fav was still the riesling, but I also really enjoyed the Founder's Reserve, a richly full-bodied red. I'm looking forward to trying their restaurant in the future, as it looks like a lovely space with an extensive menu. On thing I wish I knew was that the wine tasting takes place in the main lobby bar, where no food is available. If you'd like to pair your tasting with a bite to eat, I would recommend making a reservation at the restaurant so you can enjoy appetizers or meals alongside your tasting!! read more

Everything was amazing! The wine, the food, the service, and the ambiance.... I couldn't ask for anything better. I'm amazed by everything Rayson offered! Wow!!! I can't wait to recommend this special place to everyone I know! read more

My husband and I were looking for a new date idea and came across this winery. We booked a tasting and a lunch reservation. We like that it was not too far from Winston Salem but felt like we were somewhere else. Levi was our wine tasting host. We really enjoyed how he led the tasting and how passionate he is about wine. We learned a lot and really enjoyed the wines we tasted. The tasting area is beautiful. I will definitely be back since they are continuing to improve the winery and produce more wines. read more

Rayson Winery & Vineyards - Wine Tasting Room Near Me - Mocksville, North Carolina

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Rayson Vineyards is the new name for Raylen, which was one of the Crown Jewels of NC wine. The owners of Raylen sold the property and inventory to JW Ray and family of JOLO fame, and they've taken over with their usual fantastic wine and customer service. Currently, they offer one Rayson wine (a collaborative JOLO and Raylen Project --Petit Verdot) which is very JW. It's juicy, berry forward, and high in alcohol. The other wines are still Raylen label--and the price hikes over the prior regime may deter some. However, expect the wines to continue to improve and sell out. They're open Wednesday through Sunday from 11 to 7 PM, and they serve food Thursday-Sunday. read more

Rayson Winery & Vineyards - a glass of wine and a bottle of wine - Wine Tasting Room Near Me - Mocksville, North Carolina

Atmosphere was nice, food was nothing to brag about the steak dinners me and the wife got were fratelli prices but at best long horn quality full of fat and gristle no crust looks like the shook generic steak seasoning on the meat and tossed in the oven sides were decent but the wine oh man I may never eat there for dinner again but for a wine tasting absolutely or possibly the brunch menu looked good hopefully prepared better idk if it was an off night but for a romantic evening or small group who want a excellent wine and place to peacefully enjoy especially on the patio a conversation this is a great place just don't recommend the steak read more

Being fans of JOLO winery and their restaurant, we were excited to hear that they had taken over RayLen. So, finally they are open, wine food and all. And it is fabulous. The wines are excellent, and the food is amazing. Not a single plate had anything one could complain about. And the service? Spectacular! It was nice seeing some familiar faces from JOLO, but also new faces. Victoria took great care of us, but so did Sophie, Maggie and Samira. The grounds are beautiful, and it's nice to sit outside, overlooking the vineyard. We are so excited to have this establishment for all to enjoy! read more

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This is a review of the wine. I haven't been to the winery since the change to Rayson. I bought a bottle of the Cabernet Franc at Total Wine. I've tried the Jolotage from their parent Jolo. And I had been to the previous Raylen winery several times and enjoyed it. This Cab Franc says on the label "cellar for 10 years" but has no vintage or any year shown on the bottle. 10 years? Yea, I don't think so. I am not wine expert but I know what's good and what isn't. The wine was soft and lacking character. It would not hold up to a steak so I'm having it with pork sausage tonight to try to finish it. I think I'll go get another bottle of Jolotage to save me the drive to the winery. Then I can see if THAT wine is still good. read more

Great afternoon at Rayson vineyard. The wine is good. The food was outstanding (steak frites and crab stuffed haddock). The service was amazing. These owners are totally engaged! Beautiful views. read more

Rayson Winery & Vineyards - Steak Frites. - Wine Tasting Room Near Me - Mocksville, North Carolina

This winery is amazing!! The views are outstanding. We did the wine tasting followed by dinner....Samira! Perfect very knowledgeable about the wines and pairing!!! Amazing human I've had the pleasure of meeting. The food was superb I apologize about the missing food pics.....my stomach won that battle read more

Very slow and very loud. Nothing like there jolo restaurant. Not even close. "On Valentines Day"

This is honestly one of my new favorite spots to go, my husband and I are usually red wine drinkers, but their selection of dry white wines was amazing. Especially when you're sitting outside enjoying the sprawling vineyard. We started with a bottle of their riesling and then moved on to the Elevage Blanc. The Elevage was so good we ended up having another bottle while we were there and took one home with us. The staff there was also amazing and extremely attentive, she knew exactly when to swap bottles and always brought us clean glasses. I cannot wait to try the restaurant here. read more

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The food, service, and ambiance were excellent. I highly recommend this restaurant for couples and groups.

We love going to Rayson Winery in Mocksville and sitting on the beautiful patio they have created. From their beautiful indoor tasting room to their outdoor patio with fireplace to the lighting to their staff, we thoroughly enjoy every aspect. Yesterday we had our favorite server, Sophie, help us. She is incredibly charming and we request her when we make a reservation. Yesterday we were a little disappointed that the French Onion appetizer had been taken off the menu. Nothing else even comes close to that. My other concern is that we joined The Enthusiast club and also had a bottle of the Founders Reserve while we were there; yet when our bill came and I was asked to sign a tablet, I did not get to view the entire bill nor was there a place to enter my TIP amount. Instead we were automatically charged a tip amount of $37.84 on our bottle of wine and 2 appetizers ($80.40) AS WELL AS the 2 bottles we took home for signing up as club members. That is nearly a 50% tip on just our meal. The 2 bottles we chose to take with us SHOULD NOT have been charged as though they were a part of our meal. I feel that may be a flaw in their system. read more

Was extremely disappointed as we had been looking forward to trying out Rayson! As we had heard great reviews from friends. Unfortunately we didn't have the same experience and can honestly say that we do not plan to return as it wasn't worth the drive! We waited 45 minutes for our appetizer and over an hour for our food. That didn't have all the ingredients listed on the menu and was even cold when it was served. read more

When Rayson changed the policy to only over 21 my interest disappeared. I have 2 grandchildren ages 18 (almost 19) and 16. If I can't take them to a special dinner there I will take them elsewhere. Fratellis and Ruth's Chris don't have an issue. Raysen was a wonderful family location. We went there a lot. Just my opinion read more

We were really looking forward to our night out at Rayson winery. We are wine club members of JOLO & was very excited to try Rayson. For a special occasion, we went with another couple out for a date night. We had reservations for a wine tasting at 6pm & dinner at 7pm. The wine tasting was great, took longer than expected but was good. We made it for dinner around 7:15pm. The 3 members of my party received their meals first. My meal arrived around 8:15. The appetizers & food were good. Our waitress returned around 8:55 saying the kitchen was shut down and last call had passed. Basically we could get the check, when we were all wanting dessert and another glass of wine. The sad thing is they were not busy and we were her only table at that time. She never came and checked on us after our meal or offered us anything sooner. I have to say I was very disappointed as this was our first visit to Rayson & we love JOLO. We joined the wine club prior to this. Not sure that we will stay members or return. This is not the customer service that a winery of this class should offer. read more