Asheville Wine Market Winter Samplers

Tired of Grenache? Not us. Tired of Sangiovese? Not really! Sick of drinking wines built on flavor profiles? We hope so. Made a resolution to expand your wine selections in 2010? 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. Buy any two samplers and receive an  additional FIVE PERCENT DISCOUNT on the already low price.  For only three dollars more, you can get each sampler packaged in a gift box.

White Wine Sampler
$60.00 (Tax Included)

2009 Santa Rita 120 Sauvignon Blanc; Chile - Fruit-driven, light-bodied, crisp and lively, with citrus blossom and white peach aromas. Fruity & floral nuances underscore this wine’s fresh character; great with seafood, spicy dishes, & shellfish!

2008 Domaine du Tariquet Chenin/Chardonnay; France - Explodes with honeyed citrus fruit aromas and flavors. Dry and delicious! Great with seafood, spicy dishes, curry dishes!

2008 Canyon Road Pinot Grigio; California - Ripe apple, pear and citrus accented fruit, outstanding purity and refreshing acidity abound in this lively, fruit-driven wine.

2008 Montes Chardonnay; Chile - Fruit-driven, medium-bodied, bright and lively, with well-balanced golden delicious apple, pear and tropical fruit notes as well as subtle oak spice nuances. Nice lengthy finish; great with seafood or fowl.

2008 Childress Vineyards Trio; North Carolina - Dry, medium-bodied, and filled with crisp, ripe quince, white peach and citrus fruit. Superb aperitif and delicious with seafood.

2008 Shannon Ridge Sauvignon Blanc; California Medium-bodied with a range of flavors from steely herb-edged green fruits to tropical fruits like mango and tangerine.                                                                           

Red Wine Sampler
$60.00 (Tax Included

2006 Veccia Torre Salice Salentino; Italy - Bright, ripe, spicy cherry fruit aromas and flavors along with classic aromatic herb notes; Negromaro and Malvasia Nero blend.

2008 Antinori Tormaresca Neprica; Italy - Classic pasta and pizza red with lots of character. Filled with spicy herbed cherry and rich dark berry flavors. Easy drinker!

2008 Almira Los Dos “Old Vines”; Spain - Loaded with black olive, dark berry, herb, spice aromas and flavors. Full-bodied, well-balanced and delicious!

2008 Montalto Rosso; Sicily - Deep ruby red color. A mélange of deep red fruit aromas and cassis. The full-bodied palate is filled with spiced black cherry notes. Grilled meats

2007 Line 39 Cabernet Sauvignon; USA - Deep, ripe, spicy kirsch and black fruit aromas and flavors and classic roasted herb notes as well as smooth tannins; all Lake County!

2007 Pascual Toso Cabernet Sauvignon; Argentina - Classic expression of Cabernet sporting spicy blackcurrant aromas and a full-bodied palate with layers of plush cassis fruit nuanced with cedar, coffee and vanilla oak spice.  Roasts, grilled meats.