Thursday, November 10, 2011

Mountain Spirits: Wine and Beer this week, November 10

Nov 12, 3 PM - 7 PM   Appalachian Vintner, 2-B Huntsman Place,  Asheville NC  "Asheville's Best Free Wine Tasting" - wines from Australia. West Cape Howe WineryIronberry Chardonnay-Viognier; Ballast Stone Steeple Jack Merlot; Hope Estate Hunter Valley Shiraz; Ballast Stone Petit Verdot.

Nov 11, 5 PM - 7 PM
  Hops and Vines, 797 Haywood Rd, Ste 100 in Asheville N
   Free rare Dogfish Beer tasting - Come check out some of these allocated releases from Dogfish Head this Friday. These beers won't be around for long so come get a taste and pick up a bottle while you can. Namaste; Faithfull Ale; Hellhound on my Ale.   Nov 12, 3 PM - 6 PM Free Wine Tasting: Italian Reds - Melini Chianti Borghi D'Elsa 2010Melini, a cherished Italian estate founded in 1705, is a pioneer for introducing to the world wines that embody the essence of Tuscany. Borghi D'elsa is a fresh, medium bodied Chianti with attractive bright red fruit aromas of Raspberry and cherryCusumano Nero d'Avola 2010- Nero d'Avola is the most widely planted of Sicily's indigenous reds and Cusumano's is grown near the heart of the island.

Nov 11,  7 PM - 9 PM at Table Wine, 1550 Hendersonville Road, Suite 102, AAA Travel Center in Asheville NC. Wines for the Holiday Dinner Table - a tasting of 20+ wines FREE - a grand tasting of some of our top picks for the holiday dinner table. There will be light appetizers from Earth Fare, smiling faces and a wide assortment of whites and reds from all over the globe for you to try before you buy. NO RSVP required and it's free to everyone.

Nov 12 - Dec 31 - Deck the Halls  - 13 Surry County wineries and several local hotels and restaurants are participating in the 2nd annual event. Purchase a Deck the Halls passport, from November 12 through December 31 and receive complementary wine tastings from all 13 participating Surry Wineries, a collectable holiday ornament from each winery, a commemorative wine glass, invitation to 2 food & wine pairing weekends with live music, plus other great events at Surry Wineries during the holiday season.

Nov 11, 7-10 PM at The Classic Wineseller, 30 church Street, Waynesville NC. Friday Night Live - Now inside the Wine Bar for the winter. This week enjoy Chris Minick.  Nov 16 , 5:30 - 7:30 PM   WOW (Wine on Wednesday) - Wines for Thanksgiving Dinner.

Nov 12 at 1- 4 PM  Asheville Wine Market, 65 Biltmore Ave, Asheville NC. Free WIne Tasting: Join TJ Gardner for an informative tasting of four outstanding, and very affordable, hand-picked wine selections.  2010 Chamisal Unoaked Chardonnay; 2009 St Francis Chardonnay; 2007 St Francis "Red Splash".

Nov 11, 6 PM - 8 PM, at Divine Wine, 1011 Tunnel Road East Asheville NC . Friday Wine Tastings - complimentary tastes of special wines and beer, along with an assortment of hors d’oeuvres. Each week we celebrate with a different theme and a few surprises.


Nov 11,  4 PM - 7 PM LaBouteille, 10 N Trade St, Suite A Tyon NC - Complimentary Wine Tastings every Friday. The last Saturday of each month 3-5 pm is a 10 beers for $10 beer tasting. Bring a dish of food to share.

Nov 12-Dec 31  12 PM - 6 PM  RagApple Lassie, 3724 Ragapple Lassie Lane Boonville NC  - Mood SwingZ, Enjoy the music of this popular band,  playing everything from the old vocal jazz classics to the always popular beach tunes, to classic pop. 

Nov 12,  2 PM - 5 PM The Wine Guy, 555 Merimon Ave and 1200 Hendersonville Rd., Asheville NC. FREE Saturday tastings are a great way to sample new favorites in a casual setting. Every week we sample 4 to 6 new wines. Light hors d’ oeuvres will be served and all wines poured will be specially priced.

Nov 12, 12 PM - 5 PM at Vino Vino Wine Market, 178 Weaverville Rd., Asheville NC. Every Saturday anytime between 12:00 and 5:00pm enjoy a sampling of wines from around the world. A 10% discount on each of the wines we are featuring.

Nov 12 , 11 AM - 5 PM  PM at Falderal Winery, 131 3rd Ave, Hendersonville NC. Free tasting - Blue Ridge Humane Society Event from 10 AM - 2 PM  Donations suggested with all proceeds going to BRHS-   Regular Saturday wine Tasting from 11 AM - 5 PM.

Nov 9-13   South Creek Vineyard and Winery,
2240 South Creek Road, Nebo, NC. Pre-Thanksgiving Open House - Relax while you Taste 6 Premium Wines at our bar, and then select the wine for your Thanksgiving feast. Check out the 3-Pack Wine special for $49.50.

Tasting Rooms:
Biltmore Winery, located on the Biltmore Estate, Asheville NC. Daily tasting and tours with Estate admission. Special events and tastings throughout the year.

Old North State Winery, 308 North Main Street, Mount Airy NC. Hours of operation are: Monday-Wednesday 11am-6pm, Thursday-Saturday 11am-9pm, and Sunday 12pm-6pm. Sample wines and browse the gift shop featuring wine related and gourmet gift items.


RagApple Lassie, 3724 Ragapple Lassie Lane Boonville NC Tours are "on demand" noon to six PM daily. Tastings are available noon to six PM daily and include up to 11 varieties of wine.

Calaboose Cellars, 565 Aquone Road, Andrews NC. Tasting room summer hours: Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays from Noon to 5:00. This week check out the "Warden's White".

Daily Tastings at Wedge Brewing Company, 125 B Roberts St. Asheville NC. Micro-brewery regular Tasting room hours: Monday - Thursday 4 PM - 10+ PM; Friday 3 PM - 10+ PM; Saturday and Sunday 2 PM - 10+ PM.

Daily Tastings at Greenman Brewery, 23 Buxton Ave., Asheville NC. The tasting room is open seven days a week at 4 o'clock, or maybe earlier

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