California revisited: quality meets value – Thursday, November 1st., 2012 – 7:00 p.m., Asheville Wine Market Cellar

California had its share of problems in the past (phylloxera most notably) – that actually resulted in positive changes. Better variety placements, sustainable vineyard practices, reduced new oak usage, expansion into marginal growing areas, greater self confidence in allowing their own terroir to speak, and more natural wine making have yielded exciting new wines. From…

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AWM Video: Headaches and Red Wine

Getting headaches from red wine? Don’t be discouraged! This week Eb provides some pointers for finding wines that are easy on your system, as well as on your palate, so that you too can savor wines that will pair perfectly with your favorite Fall cuisine!  

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Bell’s Brewery; Kalamazoo, Michigan

Founded by Larry Bell in Kalamazoo, Michigan, Bell’s Brewery, Inc. sold its first beer in September 1985.  Beer was initially brewed in a 15-gallon soup kettle and the company has grown remarkably from its production of 135 barrels (1 bbl = 31 gal.) in 1986 to a capacity of more than 500,000 barrels today. As…

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