This week, Eb discusses the AWM’s continued commitment to consumer education, bringing quality goods into the community, and the concept of “local” in respect to the worldwide marketplace.
Illiada Extra Virgin Olive Oil; Kalamata, Greece Year after year the best buy in Extra Virgin Olive Oil
New Arrival Best Buys from Italy– Free Saturday Tasting – Saturday, May 19th., 2012; 1 to 4pm 
2011 Domaine des Soulié “Cuvée Rémy”; VDP Monts de la Grage, France Superb organic/biodynamic wine bargain
2008 Domaine André Brunel “Cuvée le Sommelongue”; Côtes du Rhône, France Poor man's Châteauneuf-du Pape?
2011 Château de Campuget “La Campuget Blanc”; VDP du Gard, France AWM Best Buy at $8.99
Hubert Clavelin et Fils “Brut Comté”; Jura, France Delicious Crémant du Jura
Segura Viudas Brut Reserva Cava; Penedes, Spain AWM Best Buy!
Seafood Dinner at Bouchon Bistro – 7:30pm Thursday, June 14th., 2012 ; 62 N. Lexington Ave. – Downtown, Asheville Seafood night under the stars in Bouchon
Illiada Extra Virgin Olive Oil; Kalamata, Greece
In June 1997 extra virgin olive oil produced in the Kalamata region was awarded EU PDO status. This is a guarantee that the oil has been produced, processed and prepared in a given geographical area using recognised know-how. Therefore the name “Kalamata” refers to the area of Greece where the oil is produced, not the
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New Arrival Best Buys from Italy– Free Saturday Tasting – Saturday, May 19th., 2012; 1 to 4pm
Join Lukas Livas for this tasting of exciting new wines from selected properties in Italy. Starting with a fabulous rendition of Pinot Grigio from the Delle Venezie, then on to a delicious Catarrato Lucido from Sicily and an exotic rendition of Merlot as well, followed by a spicy Primitivo from Salento. These are outstanding selections
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2011 Domaine des Soulié “Cuvée Rémy”; VDP Monts de la Grage, France
Domaine des Soulié, located near the village of Assignan, has a wine-making history dating to 1610, and has been totally organic since 1968. With slightly more than 25 hectares under vine, Rémy works his property like a gardener keeping a watchful eye on his Syrah, Cinsault, Grenache, and a small contingent of other grape plantings.
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Video: May 9th, 2012 – A look at some of this week’s best buys.
Eb reminds us that we don’t have to spend a ton of money to enjoy great wine. He introduces his picks representing some of this week’s best values
Wine Dinner Menu – Rezaz Enoteca Biltmore Village – Thursday, May 10th, 2012 7:30 pm
Here is the menu for Thursday’s dinner at Rezaz Enoteca. This is a sold out event so we are posting the menu for those attending. Appetizer Course Zardetto Prosecco Brut; Treviso, Italy Crisp Soft Shell NC Crab Crab Kedgeree rice with Frisée & fresh local Radish Salad 2010 Ceretto Arneis “Blange”, Piedmont, Italy Spring Seafood
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New Arrival Best Buys from France – Free Saturday Tasting – Saturday, May 12th., 2012; 1 to 4pm
Join us for this tasting of exciting new wines from selected properties in France. Starting with a fabulous rendition of Ugni Blanc, Sauvignon Blanc, Gros Manseng, and Colomard, a deliciously vibrant Grenache Blanc and Viognier blend, a Rosé of Syrah/Cinsault, and an old vine selection of Grenache/Syrah. These are outstanding selections offering very high quality
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2008 Domaine André Brunel “Cuvée le Sommelongue”; Côtes du Rhône, France
André Brunel, the renowned producer of Les Cailloux, vinifies this terrific Côtes du Rhone, le Sommelongue. The 9 hectare parcel is in one contiguous piece, is very flat and very exposed to the sun. This wine is entirely made in stainless steel tank and the Cuvée Sommelongue is bottled unfiltered and fashioned in a supple
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2011 Château de Campuget “La Campuget Blanc”; VDP du Gard, France
Château de Campuget in Costieres de Nimes is a beautiful wine property dating back to 1640. The soil is typical for the region, with many stones that force roots to find water deep in the lower layers of clay, contributing additional character to the wine. The property is managed by Jean-Lin Dalle, assisted by his
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AWM Video: A Quick introduction to Austrian wine
If you’d like to learn more about Austrian wines, this is the perfect week! In today’s video, Eb offers a quick Austrian Wine 101 and talks about this Saturday’s free Austrian wine tasting with importer Klaus Wittauer.
