Asheville Wine Market Winter 2012 Samplers

Unfamiliar with Cinsault? Want to try a Grenache Blanc? Sick of drinking wines built on flavor profiles? We hope so. Made a resolution to expand your wine selections in 2012? Good! We have twelve complex, character-filled wines in these samplers, made by real people who share the commitment of making only the very best wine from their properties. If you are interested in the kind of wines that get us excited, try these hand-picked samplers - who knows - you might find a new favorite, and discover some new flavors. It’s like doing homework only more fun!

Receive an extra FIVE PERCENT DISCOUNT off the already low price when you buy two or more samplers. Buy either of the samplers and carry them out in the stylish, complimentary AWM reusable, earth-friendly six bottle tote bag.

For only three dollars more, we can box your sampler in a handy and decorative carry out gift box.

White Wine Sampler
$60.00 (Tax Included)

2010 Indaba Chenin Blanc; S. Africa - Fruit-driven, medium-bodied, crisp, with golden delicious apple and peach aromas. Fresh orchard fruit notes underscore this wine’s lively character; use with seafood, fowl or as an aperitif.

2010 Hill & Dale Chardonnay; S. Africa - Explodes with citrus and tropical fruit aromas and flavors. Subtly oaked, dry and delicious! Try with seafood, fowl, and spicy dishes!

2010 Famiglia Cielo Pinot Grigio; Italy - Ripe apple, pear and citrus accented fruit, outstanding purity and refreshing acidity abound in this lively, fruit-driven wine.

2010 Ponga Sauvignon Blanc; N. Zealand - Fruit-driven, crisp and lively, with well-balanced kiwi, tropical fruit, and citrus flavors. Nice lengthy finish; great with spicy dishes!

2010 Steininger “Young”; Austria - Crisp with ripe, apple and quince nuanced fruit that is squeaky clean, spicy and delicious. A natural with Asian dishes, veggies and seafood.

2010 Côté Est; France - Lovely floral aromas and fresh apple, pear, and citrus-edged fruit. Perfect with hors d’oeuvres and great with seafood. Lovely mineral and fruit-filled finish.

Red Wine Sampler
$60.00 (Tax Included)

2009 Santo Cristo Garnacha; Spain - Bold, ripe, spicy bright cherry, red plum fruit aromas and flavors along with classic aromatic herb/pepper notes - Spanish specialty

2010 Petit Vignerons Rouge; France - Classic Grenache/Syrah blend. Filled with spicy herbed cherry and rich dark berry flavors. Try with grilled meats/roasts or sausages.

2010 Viña Borgia; Spain - Loaded with bright kirsch, herb, and spicy white pepper aromas and flavors. Medium-bodied, well-balanced and delicious! Loves pork dishes.

2007 R. Bilbao Rioja Crianza; Spain - A mélange of red fruit, cedar, and vanilla aromas. The medium-bodied palate is supple, fruit filled and classically dry. Loves lamb kabobs.

2010 Petit Pinotage; S. Africa - Deep, ripe, spicy kirsch and black cherry aromas and flavors and classic smooth tannins. Try with BBQ, grilled salmon or fowl. Tasty by itself!

2010 Altos las Hormigas Malbec; Argentina - Classic expression of Malbec sporting spicy mulberry aromas and a full-bodied palate with layers of plush dark fruit nuanced with cedar, mocha and vanilla oak spice.  Roasts, grilled meats.