Friday, September 11, 2015

Mountain Spirits: Wine and Beer Tastings and Events for the week of 9-10-15

September 11, 2015 from 5:30 - 8 PM at Maggie B's Wine and Specialty Store, 10 C South Main Street in Weaverville NC: California Wine Tasting. September is California wine month. This is a great time to visit while the winemakers are harvesting and tasting the bounty of the season. If you can't make it to California this month, head to Weaverville NC where Maggie B's will be pouring some California classics this Friday: Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Zinfandel.

Special Friday and Saturday Only: Dreambird Moscato, Romania "Lots of peach, apricot, and stone fruit flavors." WAS: $9.99 FRIDAY & SATURDAY: $5.99





September 11-17, 2015 - Asheville Brewing Company, 675 Merrimon Avenue, Asheville NC: Movies at 675 Merrimon - Amy; Home; The Rocky Horror Picture Show. Ground Score Saison ABV: 5.6 IBU: 25 SRM: 5 Malts: Pale, Pilsner, Flaked Wheat and Oats and CaraRed Hops: Aramis and Strisselspalt.



September 11, 2015 from 5 - 7 PM at Hops and Vines, 797 Haywood Rd. Ste 100 in West Asheville NC: FREE Beer Tasting - German Fest Bier. It’s time to start enjoying the best fest style beers from Germany. These are some of the best oktoberfest and marzen style lagers you can find, straight from classic German breweries :
Ayinger - If you’ve been in the shop recently, you’ve probably already heard us sing praises for this phenomenal beer. One of the highest awarded beers in the world, this complex yet stunningly drinkable lager encompasses everything a proper fest beer should be. Rich with munich malts and German hops, this beer is a standout favorite year after year.
Hofbrau Oktoberfest - As one of Germany’s oldest breweries, Hofbrau embodies classic German style. Prepared for the season, Hofbrau brews this full-bodied beer which goes down ideally with traditional Bavarian cuisine. It is an absolutely natural product; brewed from pure water, the best quality malt and exquisite hops. Offering 6.3% alcohol by volume and a clean, crisp edge, it is a vital part of the Oktoberfest.  
Weihenstephaner Festbier - A full rich bodied, hoppy, seasonal lager. Especially brewed for the Festbier season. Crisp, dry and full of the delicate craft we’ve come to expect from this highly regarded German brew house. This beer truly represents the Bavarian way of celebrating. Deep gold color, great mouth-feel and lots of flavor.

September 12, 2015 from 3 - 6 PM:  FREE Wine Tasting - Carolina Heritage Wines. Combining their knowledge and passions, the husband-and-wife team completed degrees in Viticulture and Enology from Surry Community College, established the first USDA-Certified Organic vineyard and winery in North Carolina, now known as Carolina Heritage. Carefully selecting varietals of grapes that work with the climate and altitude instead of fighting against it, these wines show a medium body, full flavor and dry finish that drink wonderfully on their own or pair with a variety of southern foods  10% off all featured bottles on Saturday.






September 12, 2015 from 3 - 7 PM at Appalachian Vintner, Wine Tasting,
free with the purchase of $10 or more. September 14 - $1 off all draft beer noon to 7:30 PM.  September 16 - Wine Wednesday. $1 off wines by the glass.  Almost twenty wines by the glass most of which are organic, sustainable or biodynamic. More flavor, less chemicals, try it your body will thank you.  


September 16, 4 - 7 PM Asheville Beer Devil's Backbone Release Party. The award winning DEVIL’S BACKBONE Brewery from Virgina stops by for some limited release beers and a meet a greet with the brewery team.





September1 - 30, 2015 at Shelton Vineyards
, 286 Cabernet Lane in Dobson NC:  September is North Carolina Wine Month. Celebrate at Shelton Vineyards with a variety of special events, wine and dinner specials. Winery tours and tastings happening daily. Can’t make it to the vineyard? Shelton's website will feature wine specials throughout the month– so be sure to check back.


All September Long - Enjoy contests in the Retail Shop. Stop by the tasting room and enter to win a Case of Wine of your choice (excludes reserve wines) - with a winner selected each week. At the end of September,  one lucky winner will be selected for an Overnight Getaway Package that includes dinner for two at the Harvest Grill, 25% off one bottle of wine, two glasses of wine at the Hampton Inn Wine Bar and a tour and tasting for two at the winery. Also, enter the Facebook and Instagram Contest - show how you enjoy your favorite Shelton Vineyards wine for a chance to win a $50 Gift Certificate.

September 11, 18, 25, October 2 - Dinner in the Cellar.  Four Friday Nights of special dinners in the wine cellar, featuring a different 3 course meal each night. Cocktails from 6:30 - 7 PM, dinner served at 7 PM.

September 12 - Wine Showdown at Harvest Grill. 
6:30 PM Come out and enjoy a "friendly competition"... Two teams will make wine pairing suggestions to a Vintner's Dinner created by Chef Paul. You will help out and vote for the winning pairings: 

Cast Iron Seared Sea Scallops with Sweet Corn Coulis, 
Salsa Verde and Tomato Cucumber Salad Roasted Almond and Raspberry Salad 
VS 
Brown Sugar, Chipotle & Bacon Wrapped, Smoked Pork Tenderloin with Cilantro Lime Butter 
and Black Pepper Aioli Blackberry and Dark Chocolate Tart with Macadamia Brittle and Chantilly Cream. 

$60.00 per person. Make your reservations by calling (336) 366-3590 or email harvestgrill@sheltonvineyards.com. Seating is Limited So Call Now.





September 15, 2015  7 PM at  Classic Wine Cellar,
20 Church Street, Waynesville NC - Grapes of Spain Wine Dinner.  Discover the romance of Spanish wines with Javier Boquero of Grapes of Spain Imports.  $45 per person, reservations required  

September 11 at 7 PM - Kevin Lorenz live guitar playing jazz, pop and Latin music.  
September 12 at 7 PM - Joe Cruz piano and vocals performing music of the Beatles, Elton John, James Taylor, Simon and Garfunkel.   
Wine on Wednesdays - stop by every Wednesday from 4 PM to 8 PM to enjoy unique varietals, regional tastings and more. Free tastings with the purchase of $15 of food or $16 per person.



 


September 11, 2015 from 2 - 7 PM at Table Wine,
1550 Hendersonville Road, Suite 102, Asheville NC - FREE Tasting - Classic Wines of Spain.
A free, informative, and money saving wine tasting this Friday featuring some classic wines of Spain.  From Cava and Rioja to 95 point rated Priorat, you’ll have the chance to familiarize yourself with the traditional regions and grapes of Spain.

September 12, 2015 from 2 PM - 5 PM: Free Wine Tasting – Argentinean Cabernet Sauvignons.
Want Napa Cab flavor at a fraction of the price? It’s time to try Argentinean Cabernet Sauvignons and this is the place to do it. We’ve noticed a serious uptick in the quality of Cabs we’ve been tasting from Argentina recently, and we’re excited to pour three of our favorites for you.





September 11, 2015 from  4 - 6 PM at  LaBouteille,
10 N Trade St, Suite A Tyon NC - Complimentary Wine Tastings  every Friday.   The last Saturday of each month 4-8 pm is a 10 beers for $10 beer tasting. Bring a dish of food to share.






September 12, 2015 from  2 PM - 5 PM at 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. Sample 4 to 6 new wines. Light hors d’ oeuvres will be served and all wines poured will be specially priced











September 11, 2015 from 6 PM - 8 PM at Brushy Mountain Winery, 125 West Main Street in Elkin NC - Live Performance by Michael Scott Carpenter.  
September 12 - Little Stevie Blue Shoes performs live from 6 to 8 PM. 
September 13 - Listening Room Concert with Rae Hering. Meet and greet with a pot luck dinner at 6:30 followed by the show. $10 donation to the artist.


September 10, 2015 at Brusin' Ales, 66 Broadway Street in downtown Asheville NC  Regular service this week. 





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. Tasting room open seven days a week.
Reservations are recommended for tastings and tours.  Sample wines and browse the gift shop featuring wine related and gourmet gift items. Thursdays live music at 8 PM. 

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:
Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays from Noon to 8:00. 

Carolina Heritage Vineyard and Winery,  170 Heritage Vines Way in Elkin NC - Open to the public for Tours and Tastings on Saturdays and Sundays
from 1 PM to 6 PM and at other times by appointment – call (336) 366-3301 to schedule a time.

Elkin Creek Winery, 318 Elkin Creek Mill Road in Elkin NC,  Open for tastings Thursday through Sunday,
11 AM - 5 PM and other times by appointment. 


Grassy Creek Vineyard and Winery, Tasting Room Drive off of Klondike Road, 235 Chatham Cottage Circle, State Road, NC -  Tasting Room open Wednesday through Saturday
11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Sundays open 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. June through September: Saturdays open 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.

McRitchie Winery and Ciderworks,   315 Thurmond PO Road in Thurmond NC - Tasting Room Hours:
Wednesday - Saturday 10 AM to 5 PM, Sunday 1 PM to 5 PM.


Round Peak Vineyard,   765 Round Peak Church Road in Mount Airy NC - Tasting Room Open Daily: Sun–Thurs 12 pm–5 pm;  Fri 12 pm–8 pm;  Sat 11 am–6 pm (and until Sunset Jun–Aug); By appt. other times. The Tasting Room is also a cozy place to host your private event. With space for 20-40 people depending on seating, and the ability to cater any type of food or appetizers desired, we can create the atmosphere you'd like. Available any time except the normal business hours that the Tasting Room is open.
 
Shelton Vineyards, 286 Cabernet Lane in Dobson NC. Regular tour and tasting is offered daily departing every half hour.
This includes a guided tour of the 33,000 square-foot winery with an overview of the winemaking process, a tasting of five wines, and a souvenir wine glass. $5 per person.  Retail hours are Monday-Saturday 10 AN.-6 PM., and Sunday 12 PM - 6 PM (Daylight Savings Time); Monday-Saturday 10 AM-5 PM and Sunday 12 PM-5 PM (Standard Time). Tours and tastings are offered daily. The winery is open every day of the year except New Year's Day, Easter Sunday, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day. A variety of additional special tours are available - reservations are required, see the website for details.

South Creek Vineyard and Winery, 2240 South Creek Road, Nebo, NC  Open Wednesdays through Saturdays
from 11 AM to 5 PM, Sundays from 1 PM to 5 PM through the year until January 1st. Tastings include the glass & are $6, $7 or $10 depending on the wines you choose. Music events are rain or shine and provided to South Creek Customers at no admission fee, unless it is a stated ticketed event.


Wedge Brewing Company, 125 B Roberts St. in the River Arts District, Asheville NC. Micro-brewery regular Hours:
Monday to Thursday 4:00 PM till 10:00 PM, Friday 3:00 PM till 10:00 PM. Live music on select dates and outdoor cinema. 

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

Slightly Askew Winery, 913 North Bridge Street in  Elkin NC - Hours of operation: Thursday - Friday 1 PM - 6 PM; Saturday 12 PM - 6 PM; Sunday 1 PM - 5 PM

Stoney Knoll Vineyards, 1143 Stony Knoll Road in Dobson NC -  Tasting Room Hours:
Regular hours March through December - Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Monday 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM; Winter hours in January and February - Fridays 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM and Saturdays 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM. Wine tasting: $7.00, Wine by the glass: $5.00. 10% Case Discount on Regular Prices (includes free wine tasting and glass)




Other Wineries and Vineyards:
Olde Mill Winery and Vineyards,  2742 Simpson Mill Road in Mount Airy NC

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