Asheville Wine Market Summer Samplers

Mother nature’s diverse bounty of fresh, local vegetables, fruits, cheeses, meats and seafood keeps getting better. Having a cache of unique and versatile wines in the larder, is an utmost necessity and certainly these samplers are just the ticket. With culinary diversity in mind, these selected wines should provide a sense of security, well-being and offer immense pleasure throughout the summer, so tuck one of each of these samplers into your cellar or closet.  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.

White Wine Sampler
$60.00 (Tax Included)

2009 The Royal Chenin Blanc; South Africa - Packed with luscious fruit, citrus and ripe melon notes. Clean, refreshing, medium-bodied. Loves shrimp, sushi and light pasta dishes!

2009 Callia Torrontes; Salta, Argentina - Filled with perfumed fruit, melon and delicate floral aromas and flavors; dry and refreshingly fruit-driven.  Lively and great on a picnic!

2009 Famiglia Cielo Pinot Grigio; Veneto, Italy - Ripe pear and citrus fruit notes abound. Outstanding purity of fruit and vibrancy make this a favorite with salmon and fowl dishes.

2009 Domaine des Cassagnoles; France - Dry, light-bodied, and filled with herbed citrus, quince and mineral driven fruit. Loves shellfish, herbed fowl, cheese & picnics.

2009 Lurton Pinot Gris; Argentina - Fresh, fruity, dry and perfectly balanced. Filled with ripe pear drop, white peach, and crisp mineral/citrus flavors that love any seafood dish.                                                                         

2008 Dr. L Riesling; Germany - Deliciously crisp and fruity, light-bodied wine. Off-dry, ripe and refreshing; the perfect foil for local mountain trout, seafood, summer salads, picnics and spicy dishes. Top 100 wines of 2009- Wine Spectator

 

                                                                      

Red Wine Sampler
$60.00 (Tax Included)

2008 Lelia Garnacha; Spain - Ripe kirsch, and white pepper notes, a terrific texture, enviable purity, medium to full body, and a long, seamless finish.  Loves BBQ!

2008 Line 39 Petite Sirah; California - Full-bodied, round, fruit-driven wine with lots of deep blackberry and cherry flavors with touches of spice. Loves grilled foods!

2008 Caposaldo Chianti; Italy - Spicy, cherry, and red plum fruit flavors. Medium-bodied, dry, silky smooth; loves pizza, pasta & fowl dishes.  Top Italian Values The Wine Advocate

2009 Callia Malbec; Argentina - Medium-bodied, with ripe, wild berry flavors as well as subtle spice notes. Great with rich pastas, burgers or grilled meats.

2007 Hands Cabernet Sauvignon; S. Africa - Spicy, ripe black currant aromas & flavors, soft tannins, full-bodied and supple with smoky oak notes; great with grilled meat dishes.

2006 JM Fonseca Periquita; Portugal - Filled with deep, spicy kirsch and roasted herb aromas and flavors with hints of spice coming through on the complex finish. Superb with lamb chops, roasted or grilled meats, and hard cheeses.