Secret Ingredients — Ultra-Processing in the Winemaking World

Ultra-processed foods have weaseled their way into becoming a significant part of the modern American diet. This insidious cocktail of food-like compounds is characterized by their high levels of processing, stripping them clean of nutritional value while enhancing flavor, texture, and shelf life through artificial additives, preservatives, and other chemical voodoo. 

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Domaine Blanc et Fils Apremont “Willy”

More Alpine goodness from Willy Blanc and Kate Stamps If you’re a fan of crisp, fresh white wines, light spicy reds, and super-clean Rosé, wines from the Savoie will be in your wheelhouse!Tucked away in eastern France, nestled on the Swiss and Italian borders, the Savoie (pronounced sav-wah) is best known as one of Europe’s…

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AWM Wine Dinner – Tour of France, Wednesday March 13

Join us for an unforgettable evening of great food, friends, and wine at the AWM March Tour of France. This culinary collaboration and vinous voyage promises to tantalize your taste buds and please your palate. We’re thrilled to partner again with our friend Chris Thornbury of Rise over Run Imports, who brings his expertly curated…

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Wine for Thanksgiving: Classic Choices and Bold New Pairings — Traditional vs. Non-traditional Wine for Thanksgiving

There’s a certain thrill in bending the rules, especially regarding wine. Sticking to the classics is, by all means, a safe bet; however, embracing your inner wine geek and pouring the unfamiliar at the Thanksgiving table can lead to pleasurable surprises. Perhaps you’ve discovered a new love for orange wines, or you may find that the fruity purple effervescence of a dry Lambrusco unexpectedly elevates your green bean casserole and sweet potato pie. The point is, Thanksgiving, at its core, is about coming together, sharing, and celebrating — and what better way to do that than by sharing a new wine experience?

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AWM Flavors of Fall Dinner — Thursday October 12 7pm

Call 828.253.0060 for reservations It feels like fall is finally here! Join us this Thursday, October 12, for our Flavors of Fall Wine Dinner. We are thrilled to partner once again with Chris Thornbury of Rise over Run Imports, presenting their latest direct imports to complement our AWM Hand Picked Selections. Chef Steve Goff has…

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