A new taste of the old world! – Free Saturday Tasting – Saturday, April 7th.., 2012; 1 to 4pm
Please join Richard McKinney for this tasting of exciting wines from Europe. Starting in Portugal then on to Italy, France and Spain, we will visit quality run enterprises offering wines of outstanding value ($8.09 to $14.39), as well as an exciting range of flavors that are bright, clean and sufficiently complex to invite another…
Read MoreBodegas Pascual Toso “Toso Brut”; Mendoza, Argentina
As soon as Pascual Toso arrived in Argentina, he settled in Mendoza and started working in an import business. Very soon, however, he came to appreciate the exceptional quality of the grapes in the region and firmly believed that there was a promising future for wine-making in Mendoza. As he had been involved closely with…
Read MoreArrivederci March! – Free Saturday Tasting – Saturday, March 31st., 2012; 1 to 4pm
Please join TJ Gardner for this tasting of exciting wines from around the world. From New Zealand to Italy and California, these quality run enterprises have produced wines offering outstanding value ($9.89 to $16.19), as well as an exciting range of flavors that are bright, clean and sufficiently complex to invite another glass. Sauvignon Blanc,…
Read MoreSouthwest France: a vinous adventure down a less traveled path. Thursday, April 12th., 2012 – 7:00 p.m. Asheville Wine Market Cellar
See why France continues to be a hot bed of excitement both quality and price wise! Having Tannat, Malbec, Mauzac, Merlot, Gros Manseng (to name a few) as native grapes, low yielding vineyards, and an ongoing commitment to quality, the southwest regions of France stand proudly among the ranks of the best in the world.…
Read More2009 Château Grand-Portail; Bordeaux Supérieur, France
Château Grand-Portail has been a family estate for generations and is now run by the youngest son, Olivier Cailleux. Located in Escoussans within the Entre-deux-Mers area but more precisely, in the heart of the small, distinctive and expressive Haut-Benauge appellation, which is known to produce excellent dry white wines. This unique niche terroir also produces…
Read MoreStaff Springtime Favorites – Free Saturday Tasting – Saturday, March 24th., 2012; 1 to 4pm
Please join us for this exciting tasting of four staff favorites from France and Italy. From family run enterprises, these wines offer outstanding value ($8.99 to $11.69) as well as an exciting range of flavors that are bright, clean and sufficiently complex to invite another glass. From the Languedoc region of France to Tuscany and…
Read MoreNew Arrivals from Italy – Free Saturday Tasting – Saturday, March 17th., 2012; 1 to 4 pm
Please join Mike Tiano for this exciting tasting of four new arrivals from Italy. From family run enterprises, these wines offer outstanding value as well as an exciting range of fruit flavors that are bright, clean and sufficiently complex to invite another glass. From north to south, this vinous tour down the spine of Italy…
Read MoreDark Horse Brewing Company: New Beers are here
The Dark Horse Brewing Company from Marshall, Michigan will be making its way onto the Asheville beer scene this week, and we’re pleased to be offering two of their premium selections. The distinguished Crooked Tree IPA is a fresh, hop-driven beer with loads of citrus character underscored by hints of biscuity malt sweetness. Garnering a…
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