Eb runs through the new additions to our wine station (including a Barolo!), and offers some detailed tasting notes and reflections.
Archive for May, 2012:
Refreshing Whites/Supple Reds – New Arrivals – Free Saturday Tasting – Saturday, June 2nd., 2012; 1 to 4pm
Join us for this tasting of exciting new wines perfect for casual outdoor dining. Starting with a fabulous rendition of Sauvignon Blanc from New Zealand, then on to a delicious off-dry Vouvray from France and two medium-bodied reds, one from Portugal and the other from the south of France. These are outstanding selections offering very
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2010 Tormaresca “Neprica”; Puglia, Italy
Viticulture in Puglia is history and at the same time innovation. Cultivation of wines started thousands of years ago, at the time of “Magna Grecia”, to which the Greek origins of many names of Apulian grape varieties attests. Tradition continues through the presence of native varieties such as Negroamaro, Aglianico and Primitivo, both true expressions
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Asheville Wine Market May 23rd, 2012 AWM’s alternative services and products.
This week, Eb gently reminds folks of some of the alternative products and services offered by the AWM, and demonstrates some tools and accessories to help make your Memorial Day weekend picnic or cookout a success.
Holiday Weekend Wines – Free Saturday Tasting – Saturday, May 26th., 2012; 1 to 4pm
Join us for this tasting of exciting new wines perfect for casual Holiday weekend fare. Starting with a fabulous rendition of Sauvignon Blanc from Argentina, then on to a delicious Garnacha Rosado from Spain and two exotic reds from Spain as well, one from Rioja the other from Yecla. These are outstanding selections offering very
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Louis Latour 2010 White & 2009 Red Burgundies – Wednesday, June 13th., 2012 – 7:00 pm Asheville Wine Market Cellar
Receiving two very high quality vintages from Mother Nature back to back is quite a rare feat for the Burgundy region of France, so it is with great pleasure that we offer this rare glimpse into the whole range of expressions of two of the world’s finest grape varieties – Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. These
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2011 Domaine de Pajot Les Quatre Cépages; Côtes du Gascogne, France
In the fine silt and sand soils of Armagnac’s hills, Domaine de Pajot grows the grapes used to make its medal winning “Les Quatre Cépage.” A blend of Sauvignon Blanc, Colombard, Ugni Blanc, and Gros Manseng, it delivers a pleasant rush of citrus and melon carried atop a vibrant beam of ripe acidity. The domaine
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Video: May 16th, 2012 – The AWM Local-Global Commitment
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
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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