Thursday, July 14, 2016

Mountain Spirits: Beer and Wine Tastings and Events for the Week of 7-13-16

Heinzelmannchen Brewery, 545 Mill Street in Sylva NC - WUNDERBAR WEDNESDAYS - Every Wednesday they offer Traditional Growler fills in our Gnomler (1/2 gallon) or German Growlers for only $10 (Save $2 per fill) – it's Wunderbar! Live Music with Henry Wong. 6-8 PM. Thursdays, July 21 and 28 and August 11 and 25. Acoustic originals, German, folk songs and more


Brusin' Ales, 66 Broadway Street in downtown Asheville NC    No special events this week, just lots of great beer.



July 15, 2016 from 5:30 - 8 PM at Maggie B's Wine and Specialty Store, 10 C South Main Street in Weaverville NC:   Southern Italy Wine Tasting. Southern Italy has been producing wine for over 4000 years.  The rich soil and temperate climate are perfect for grapes. Maggie's will be pouring:Vecchia Torre Vermentino, Vellevo Pecorino, Levano Rosso, Valle dell’Acate Frappato
 

Don't forget to ask about The Deal of the Week



July 15 - 22, 2016 at various times - Asheville Brewing Company,
675 Merrimon Avenue, Asheville NC: Movies - "The Jungle Book" and Popstar". Come enjoy Asheville's Favorite Dine-In Theater.  All tickets are just 3 bucks for all shows. The theater section is equipped with all the fancy digital sound and picture quality you've come to expect from the full price theaters...even 3d! As you can imagine, tickets go quickly. Please come early for tickets (you can even buy them one day in advance). You can come yourself, send your favorite uncle Buck, or your dear old grandma, but tickets must be purchased in person.     Monday pizza special and Thursdays $10 growlers.




July 15, 2016 from 5 - 7 PM at Hops and Vines
, 797 Haywood Rd. Ste 100 in West Asheville NC FREE Beer Tasting - Gose Beer. Westbook Key Lime Gose: Westbook's classic Gose infused with delicious flavors of key lime pie. Hi-Wire Gose: An Asheville favorite does a traditional take on the German Gose style, in a can. Come check it out, this beer is limited. Anderson Valley Brewing Briny Melon Gose: Briny Melon Gose boasts a thirst-quenching tartness that is perfectly balanced by subtle watermelon flavors and aromas. Gentle additions of sea salt create a refreshing harmony between the acidity and fruity sweetness leading to clean, dry finish.
 
July 16, 2016 from 3 - 6 PM:  FREE Wine Tasting - (Brand new wines)  Lima Vinho Verde - A new clean crisp slightly citrusy and effervescent wine from Portugal $8.99/btl.   Gouguenheim Malbec-Bubbles - the latest entire from Gouguenheim a all Malbec sparking! $11.99/btl.   Honoro Vera Rose - A bright fresh Rose with notes of fresh cut watermelon, strawberry and cherries... this makes the perfect summer sipper! $9.99/btl. 10% off all featured wines Saturday. 

Check out dates for homebrewing classes.




July 16, 2016 from 3 - 7 PM at Appalachian Vintner, 
745 Biltmore Avenue Suite 121 in Asheville NC -   FREE WINE TASTING with a purchase of $10 (per person) or more every Saturday. The patio is now ready to roll! Beat the crowds on the slope, grab a drink (draft or wine) at the bar and hit the relax button in one of the comfy chairs. Every Sunday and Monday is $1 off full pours of draft beer DAY. Choose from 20 taps pouring the best craft beer available.

Wine Wednesday -
$1 off wine by the glass and no corkage on bottles over $20.



July 16, 2016 at  Shelton Vineyards
, 
286 Cabernet Lane in Dobson NC: Summer concert featuring Ken Knox Company playing Carolina beach music. Hospitality tents are available for the concerts, perfect for office parties, reunions or just getting a few friends together at the Shelton at Sunset Concerts. Day of concert all tickets will be $25 at the gate.   Regular tour and hours in effect.

 





July 15, 2016 at Old North State Winery, 308 N Main St in Mount Airy NC - Time Sawyer performs 8 PM - 11 PM.   July 16 - Lauren Light performs 8 PM - 11 PM. The Tasting Room and winery tours are available 7 days a week. Contact the winery for times and appointments.




July 15, 2016  7 PM at  Classic Wine Cellar, 20 Church Street, Waynesville NC - Joe Cruz performs the music of
the Beatles, Elton John, Sting, James Taylor, Chicago. Piano, vocals.
 
July 16, 2016 at 2 - 5 PM - Taste a Case with David Cohen
Purchase wine for as low as $10 per bottle by the case. Buy by the case, three different wines. Taste before you buy.

July 16, 2016 from 7 - 10 PM - Jazz Night w/pianist Michael Jefry Stevens, vocalist Teri Roiger, bassist John Menegon Steinway Artist Michael Jefry Stevens (piano), NYC vocalist Teri Roiger and NYC bassist John Menegon perform jazz standards and original music. Call 828-452-6000 for reservations. Four course dinner and music package, $34.99 per person plus drinks. . 
 
WOW: Wine on Wednesdays - Every Wednesday enjoy FREE tasting with DINNER purchase. The kitchen is open from 5-8pm. Reservations accepted by calling 828-452-6000.

 

July 15, 2016 from 4 - 7 PM at Table Wine,
1550 Hendersonville Road, Suite 102, Asheville NC- A free wine tasting featuring
a Sauvignon Blanc Showdown.  Stop by and get your weekend off to a good start with one of the best free wine tastings in Asheville.  With the dog days of summer upon us, there's nothing quite like a good glass of super crisp, tart and refreshing Sauvignon Blanc to cool off. All of the featured tasting wines are on sale the day of the tasting: take 10% off if you mix any 3, 15% off if you mix any 6, or 20% off if you mix any 12.

July 16, 2016
from 2 PM - 5 PM: Try Three For Free Wine Tasting showcasing some
awesome Austrian wines.  Table Wine has been flipping out over some of the Austrian wines tasted recently, and is excited to share some of the favorites with you this Saturday.  You'll get to sample two different versions of Gruner Veltliner, Austria's most important grape variety, along with a super juicy and delicious Zweigelt, a great alternative to Pinot Noir..

June 15, 2016 from  4 - 6 PM at  LaBouteille,
10 N Trade St, Suite A Tyon NC - Complimentary Wine Tastings  every Friday.  Last Saturday of the month , 12 -7 pm 10 beers for $10  beer tasting.




July 15, 2016 from 6 PM - 8 PM at Brushy Mountain Winery, 125 West Main Street in Elkin NC - Live Performance by Larry G Davis.
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July 16, 2016Folk, rock and funk with artist Travis Griggs performing live from 6 to 8 PM. 
 

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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