The Asheville Wine Market

Uinta Brewing Company “Hop Notch” IPA: Salt Lake City, Utah

Eb — Wed, 22 May 2013 02:42:12 +0000

Bold and refreshing, this IPA combines an abundance of hops with a smooth malt profile. A play on “Top Notch” with a hoppy twist..setting new trends for beer vocabulary, “this IPA is Hop Notch.”

Accolades:
2013. First Place, Atlantic Cask Ale Tasting, Classic Style Beer
2012, Honorable Mention, Brussels Beer Challenge, American IPA
2012, Bronze Medal, Australian International Beer Awards, American Style IPA

$8.99/6 pack
Save 10% by the case $32.36/$8.09 + tax

Austrian Wine Extravaganza – Free Saturday Tasting – Saturday, May 25th., 2013 – 1 to 4pm

Eb — Tue, 21 May 2013 22:09:48 +0000

Join us for this fabulous tasting of wines from some of Austria’s top producers. These wines are perfectly geared for the warmer months ahead. They are perfect accompaniments to the fresh vegetables of spring and summer as well as the grilled meats and seafood that seem to be on everyone’s menu. The racy Sauvignon Blanc/Welschriesling/Grüner Veltliner from Leo Hillinger will get things started right. Steininger’s Grüner and Mittelbach’s Rosé will continue the versatile and refreshing theme. The more serious reds shouldn’t be a surprise as Austrians consume quite a bit of meat. The reds pair well with spicy dishes as they are generally low tannin reds. So come on in and check out the high quality and broad variety of flavors found in Austrian wines.
Join us to taste, learn, enjoy and save at our Free Saturday Tastings!

Wines range from $12.99 to $19.99 the bottle
Save with our special tasting prices!

2011 Leo Hillinger “First Hill White”; Burgenland, Austria
2012 Weingut Steininger Grüner Veltliner; Kamptal, Austria
2012 Mittelbach Rosé of Zweigelt; Niederösterreich, Austria

2011 Leo Hillinger Zweigelt; Burgenland, Austria
2009 Anton Bauer Cuveé No. 15; Wagram, Austria

Special tasting prices: 10% off the bottle and 15% off by the case, mix or match unless already discounted via a special price

Mediterranean Culinary Suite at Rezaz: No. 3 -The vibrant flavors of North Africa – Thursday, June 13th., 2013 – 7:30 pm – 28 Hendersonville Road

Eb — Tue, 21 May 2013 21:38:57 +0000

AWM and Rezaz present a celebratory dinner series in five parts.
These dinners will feature carefully considered menus that represent the combined knowledge and experience of two of Asheville’s most seasoned food and beverage professionals. The freshest locally-sourced ingredients combine with Chef Reza’s intimate understanding of the techniques and traditions of Mediterranean cooking, while Eberhard Heide provides a selection of pitch-perfect wine accompaniments from small growers specializing in the indigenous varietals of the region.
You won’t find a more authentic Mediterranean dining experience on this side of the Atlantic!

Mediterranean Culinary Suite at Rezaz: No. 3 – The vibrant flavors of North Africa - Thursday, June 13th., 2013 – 7:30 p.m., 28 Hendersonville Rd. Asheville

Longtime friends Reza and Eberhard are at it again, this time focusing on the varied culinary splendors of Morocco, Tunisia, Algeria, and Eygpt. With the Arab Spring still very active what better time than now to enjoy a peaceful meal with like minded bon vivants. The first two dinners were sell outs with a variety of dishes that challenged both Chef Reza and Eb’s selections. These dinners strive to present very authentic dishes that one is highly unlikely to find on any restaurant list thereby offering a unique culinary journey accompanied by wines from the Mediterranean arena.
Call 277-1510 to reserve………………..$90.00 per person/all inclusive

Cheese and Specialty Food Items May 2013

Larry — Tue, 21 May 2013 16:29:41 +0000

If you haven’t checked out our cheese cooler lately, you’ve been missing out! We’ve got a wide selection of imported and domestic cheeses, reasonably sized portions, and the best prices in town. Come find out why we’re Asheville’s best kept foodie secret!

Haxaire Petit Munster: It has been often noted that authentic Munster cheese, made in the Munster Valley of the Vosges Mountains in the Alsace is as much like the sliced munster cheese we put on sandwiches here in America as a Filet Mignon is like a hamburger. The unique character of this full washed rind cheese is attributed to the unspoiled pastures of Alsace and the Vosgiennes cows, renowned for producing very high quality high-protein milk. The most notable characteristics of this cheese are the pungent aroma (don’t let the aroma put you off) and the soft smooth interior. Rare and Hard to Find! AWM every day price: $11.99

Saint Angel: Saint Angel is rapidly becoming our favorite triple-creme! It’s produced by Fromagerie Guilloteau in the Côtes du Rhône region of France. Similar to Saint Andre, it is rich and creamy with a plush velvety texture featuring a sweet and rich buttery flavor with hints of earthy mushroom and truffle. Terrific with fresh fruit, especially strawberries and it’s a first choice for Champagne! Rich and Creamy! AWM every day price: $13.99 per lb.
On sale this week, while supplies last: $10.99 per lb.

AWM Video: Explore Austrian Wine with Austrian Wine Retail Weeks

Larry — Wed, 15 May 2013 18:33:04 +0000

In this week’s video, Eb announces our participation in the first ever nationwide Austrian wine promotion: Austrian Wine Retail Weeks! From now until June 9th, we’ll be celebrating the rich history and diverse palette of flavors that unite to make Austrian wine so exciting. As an added bonus, all Austrian wines will be 10% off for the duration of the promotion! So, don’t miss out on this chance to experience first-hand the finest wines Austria has to offer, exclusively at the Asheville Wine Market!

Wines for grilled foods – Free Saturday Tasting – Saturday, May 18th., 2013 – 1 to 4pm

Eb — Tue, 14 May 2013 22:11:38 +0000

Join Anne Kaufmann for this tasting of wines geared for the nascent grilling season. A deliciously ripe but lively Pinot Grigio from the alpine vineyards of Italy (perfect with grilled mountain trout) will get things started, followed by a superb, dry rosé blend from Provence, France that begs for grilled NC shrimp. A Corvina red, from the lake district of Italy, so delicious with a grilled Italian sausage, you will not believe its price and table-side versatility, followed by a rich, ripe Merlot blend from Bordeaux, France yearning for grilled burgers or a juicy rib eye. These wines are ready to be enjoyed immediately and over the warm months to come, so grab a glass and join Anne this Saturday for an exciting, colorful, informative, and smok’n tasting.
Join us to taste, learn, enjoy and save at our Free Saturday Tastings!

Wines range from $10.99 to $19.99 the bottle
Save with our special tasting prices!

2011 Wilhelm Walch “Prendo” Pinot Grigio; Vigneti Delle Dolomiti, Italy
2012 Bieler Pere et Fils Rosé; Coteaux d’Aix-en-Provence, France

2011 Az. Agricola Tenuta Sant’Antonio “Scaia”; Veneto, Italy
2010 Ch. Teyssier “Pezat”; Bordeaux Superieur, France

Special tasting prices: 10% off the bottle and 15% off by the case, mix or match unless already discounted via a special price

2011 Hillinger First Hill White; Burgenland, Austria

Eb — Sun, 12 May 2013 15:40:34 +0000

Leo Hillinger’s methods are marked by a deep respect for the grape, the particularities of the terroir and its climatic conditions. His wines are convincing through their fullness and gentleness which mirror the characteristic nature of the land from which they originate.

“I do not want an interchangeable fashionable wine, rather I want to produce a truly Austrian, if not Burgenlandian top-quality wine,” says Hillinger. Moreover, “Making wine is for me a source of happiness. It combines hobby with vocation. I cannot imagine anything more beautiful.”

“When the grape is excellent, then one has much less to do in the cellar. From years of experience and much-experimenting, I know that the fruit needs to be perfect and bottled without alteration.” Try this 2011 and you will see what he means!

There are a lot of firsts for this wine. First time for this unique blend. First time the wine has been offered in the US, and first time in Asheville. First wine to be released from the Leo Hillinger Winery from the very promising 2011 vintage. First time we are offering this wine for sale with sufficient quantity so not to disappoint.

A three grape blend that caught our attention last year and sold out quicker than you can say Grüner Veltliner, much to the dismay of its fans, is back for its encore. We are delighted to offer the last of this beauty, shipped directly from the winery’s cellar, for sale now. This refreshing wine exhibits scents of ripe pears, herbs, flowers, and passion fruit on the nose. The palate shows lots of ripe, medium-bodied fruit and a dry, crisp, fruit- driven finish. 70% Sauvignon Blanc ensures this will be lively on the palate, the 20% Welschriesling adds floral/herbal notes and the 10% Grüner Veltliner provides the Austrian signature with a subtle peppery quality that makes its appearance on the lengthy, fruit-driven finish. This is very, very drinkable so do not miss it! Perfect with fresh asparagus, fin or shellfish, spicy Asian cuisine, delicious with fresh spring salads/goat cheese, and perfect as an aperitif with friends.

Regular Price: $14.99 per bottle
AWM Special Price: $11.99 per bottle

AWM Video: The Charms of Champagne

Larry — Wed, 08 May 2013 19:02:13 +0000

As many of you may know, Eb gets seriously excited about Champagne. In this week’s video, he discusses the elegance and often overlooked versatility of Blanc de Blancs, showcasing Champagne Grongnet as a prime example of value-driven, small estate bubbly. Celebrate spring in style with this lovely expression of Chardonnay, as it can only be found in Champagne!

Italian Best Buys – Perfect for Spring and Summer – Free Saturday Tasting – Saturday, May 11th., 2013 – 1 to 4pm

Eb — Wed, 08 May 2013 01:16:51 +0000

Join Mike Tiano for this tasting of Italian Best Buys. A deliciously ripe but lively Grillo/Pinot Grigio blend from Sicily will get things started, followed quickly by the best rendition yet of the Vecchia Torre Rosato from Leverano. A Chianti so delicious you will not believe its price, and a rich, ripe Primitivo ready for grilled Italian sausages or pizza. These wines are ready to be enjoyed immediately and over the warm months to come, so grab a glass and join Mike this Saturday for an exciting, colorful, informative, and fun tasting.
Join us to taste, learn, enjoy and save at our Free Saturday Tastings!

Wines range from $8.99 to $11.99 the bottle
Save with our special tasting prices!

2012 Mannara Grillo/Pinot Grigio; Sicily, Italy
2012 Vecchia Torre Rosato; Leverano, Italy

2011 Fattoria Casabianca Chianti; Colli Senesi, Italy
2011 Mannara Primitivo; Puglia, Italy

Special tasting prices: 10% off the bottle and 15% off by the case, mix or match unless already discounted via a special price

Bring Culture Home: “Austrian Wine Retail Weeks” May 8th. through June 9th., 2013

Eb — Tue, 07 May 2013 02:30:55 +0000

Austrian wine is announcing its presence in top US retail stores this year with the first-ever Austrian Wine Retail Weeks set to run from May 8 – June 9, 2013.
This promotion, involving over 100 carefully selected top retail stores from across the country, will feature Austrian wine tastings, promotions, and more in each of these select markets.
The Asheville Wine Market has been selected for participation in this promotion, and we will be offering a 10% discount/bottle on our entire Austrian wine collection throughout the promotion period, as well as some individual in store wine promotions at even greater savings. Our wine tasting station will also feature several Austrian wines throughout this month long promotion. So come on in and let us introduce you to the charms of Austrian wine. From the Steiermark to the Wachau, Austria has quality driven producers, unique grape varieties, varied micro-climates, as well as mineral based soils, all of which contribute to producing exciting whites and reds unlike wines from anywhere else.

Free In Store Austrian Wine Tasting
Saturday, May 25th., 2013 – 1 to 4pm