Mountain Spirits: Wine Tastings and Beer Tasting and Events for Memorial Day Weekend

SPECIAL,  SPECIAL EVENTS: 

May 27 - June 4, 2016    Asheville Beer Week   This Annual event offers eight full days of celebrating all things beer in Asheville NC. The week of events will include tastings, dinners, beer education, keynote speakers, and other beer-related fun (and nonsense). Asheville Beer Week culminates with Asheville’s Beer City Festival where dozens of breweries (and plenty of live music) are slated to appear on Roger McGuire Green. 


May 28, 2016    16th Annual NC Wine Festival   Gates open and tastings begin at noon and last until 6:30 PM. Enjoy tasting from over 25 North Carolina Wineries. Once your glass is filled groove to the music from live bands, grab a bite from our food vendors and enjoy browsing the exhibitor’s tents for treasures.

May 28, 2016    Beer City Festival   Downtown Asheville's annual craft beer festival, this Beer City Fest brings the best local and regional breweries from Asheville and surrounding areas together for a great day of beer and music. This year's event features more than 30 breweries with 70+ local beers and local live music performers.  1 PM - 6 PM.

May 28, 2016    Papertown Brew and Que  (Canton)  Papertown’s first-ever Craft Beer and BBQ Festival. this is not your ordinary Brisket & Brew Event. This festival will showcase the talents of many local craft brewers as well as the flavors of southern BBQ at its best. Enjoy live Mountain Music, kids activities and much more. This is a family-friendly event and tickets are available for non-drinkers, too. Admission: $35 for those 21 years and older, which includes a brewers taster glass; $8 for non-drinkers. Free 12-years and under.   

May 28 - 29, 2016  Lee Linsey Tall Poppy Tour and Memorial Veterans Special at South Creek Winery   Lee is an International Artist who has released her 3rd CD and brings her quirky blend of folk, pop and country twist to South Creek. As a salute to  past  present Military Veterans receive 2 for 1 tastings and 10% off all bottle purchases. Music is provided to South Creek customers at no admission fee. Tasting room is open at 11 AM, Music starts at 1 PM. 

May 26, 2016 at  Heinzelmannchen Brewery, 545 Mill Street in Sylva NC - Live Original Music by Henry Wong.  6 PM - 8 PM - Start you Memorial Day Weekend off right.  NEW- Chocolate and Beer Paring: The Brewery is offering a four chocolate, four beer sample pairing on a regular basis beginning this week.  For $11, plus tax stop by and savor Baxley's Chocolates and Heinzelmannchen beer!

May 26, 2016 at Brusin' Ales, 66 Broadway Street in downtown Asheville NC  5 - 7 PM   A tasting with the inimitable Amy from Oskar Blues.  Try out some new things, revisit some classics, and take your taste buds to the limit.

Beerito Mexican Lager - "Beerito is a light bodied, amber Mexican lager brewed with premium German and coloRADo sourced craft malts and featuring a crisp accent from noble hops."
Old Chub Scotch Style Ale - "This jaw-dropping Scottish strong ale is brewed with bodacious amounts of malted barley and specialty grains, and a dash of beechwood-smoked malt. Old Chub features semi-sweet flavors of cocoa and coffee, and a wee-bit of smoke. A head-turning treat for malt heads and folks who think they don't dig dark beer."
Pinner Session IPA- "This drinkable IPA uses several varieties of hops to target the ever-evolving flavor. With tropical fruits, citrus juices, pineapple and spice berry up front in the aroma and flavor, the biscuit & toasted bread at the back balance out all the hops and make a great finish to go on to your next can of PINNER.
Gubna Imperial IPA - "Each year GUBNA is reinvented with a new hop bill."
Hot Box Coffee Porter - "This porter (30 IBUs) is based on malt flavors of roasted nuts, crème brulee, cocoa, and caramel, extracted from English and German roasted and caramel malts. Hotbox Roasters then crashes the party and infuses potent, cold-extracted coffee from Burundi and Ethiopian beans and deals out flavors and aromas of dark plums, chocolate, and hints of blueberry."

May 27, 2016 from 5:30 - 8 PM at Maggie B's Wine and Specialty Store, 10 C South Main Street in Weaverville NC:   Grilling Wines.   Stock up for your Memorial Day celebration.  Mark your calendar for Maggie B's 9th Anniversary Celebration including Buncombe Turnpike playing amazing blue grass music, plus they willl be grilling brats and serving up a low country boil. There will be  local kegs and free wine tastings.  Plus, Scribbles the Clown will be painting faces during the event.
Maggie B's will be pouring wines that are light and juicy without being sweet, perfectly paired with anything you're grilling for the holiday.

The Deal of the Week:  Belletoile Brie "70% cream, rich and buttery"  WAS: $13.99/lb.  THIS WEEK: $9.99/lb.

May 27 - June 3, 2016 at various times - Asheville Brewing Company, 675 Merrimon Avenue, Asheville NC: Batman VS Superman Movie.   Monday pizza special and Thursdays $10 growlers.

May 27, 2016 from 5 - 7 PM at Hops and Vines, 797 Haywood Rd. Ste 100 in West Asheville NC: FREE Beer Tasting 
 
May 28, 2016 from 3 - 6 PM:  FREE Wine Tasting

May 28, 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.

May 28, 2016 from 10 AM - 6 PM at  Shelton Vineyards, 286 Cabernet Lane in Dobson NC:  Corvette Auto Show  - The 6th Annual Corvette Show and Memorial Day Celebration. Veterans will be honored with free tastings and tours ( ID required) Saturday, Sunday and Monday.

 

May 28, 2016 at Old North State Winery, 308 N Main St in Mount Airy NC - French-inspired Wine Pairing Dinner.  Chef Chris Wishart has planned a night of wine and food that will make you feel like you are enjoying the sights of France this Saturday night. Reservations required.W C Members- $35 Per Person,  Non-Members- $42 Per Person

May 27, 2016  7 PM at  Classic Wine Cellar, 20 Church Street, Waynesville NC - James Hammel live with Guitar, Vocals.   
 
May 28, 2016 at 7 PM - Joe Cruz with piano and vocals performing music of the Beatles, Elton John, James Taylor, Simon and Garfunkel.
 
WOW: 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 dinner.

 

May 27, 2016 from 4 - 7 PM at Table Wine, 1550 Hendersonville Road, Suite 102, Asheville NC - Pinot Noir All the Way - Stop by the store every Friday for one of the best free wine tastings in Asheville. For this week's tasting, it's all about Pinot Noir, and this is your chance to sample our new Wine of the Weeks -- the new vintage of the Elouan Pinot Noir from Joe Wagner.

May 28, 2016 from 2 PM - 5 PM: Try Three For Free Wine Tasting featuring White and Red Blends featuring a trio of top flight blended wines. 

May 27, 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 complimentary informal  beer tasting.

May 27, 2016 from 6 PM - 8 PM at Brushy Mountain Winery, 125 West Main Street in Elkin NC - Live Performance by Jerry Chapman
.
.  
May 28, 2016 - Cameron Matthews performs 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

Mountain Spirits for the week of 1-21-16

January 21, 2016 at  Heinzelmannchen Brewery, 545 Mill Street in Sylva NC - Chocolate and Beer Pairing with Baxley's Chocolates.  Enjoy 6 chocolates from Baxley's expertly paired with 6 Heinzelmannchen Beers and Live Music by Henry Wong.  $10 Cash or Check in advance and $15 at the door - $5 of every ticket donated to The Community Table, helping to feed Neighbors in Need.  READ MORE IN THE MOUNTAINEER

January 21, 2016 at Brusin' Ales, 66 Broadway Street in downtown Asheville NC  5 - 7 PM Rogue Ales . Try four of the Rogue Farms Hop Series along with Double Chocolate and Voodoo Donut Mango Astronaut. 

January 22, 2016 from 6 - 9 PM at Maggie B's Wine and Specialty Store, 10 C South Main Street in Weaverville NC:   Friday Night Wine Tastings.

January 22, 2016 at 8 PM - Asheville Brewing Company, 675 Merrimon Avenue, Asheville NC: Sick of Stupid Comedy Tour in the Millroom. Standup Comics Tom Simmons, Steward Huff, and Clifton Cash have joined forces and are touring six Southern cities.  1/22-28 Movies at 675 Merrimon - Hotel Transylvania ; Bridge of Spies; Krampus; U2 in 3D. January 24 at 6:40 PM NFL Football on Sunday - Panthers VS Cardinals. Monday pizza special and Thurdays $10 growlers.

January 22, 2016 from 5 - 7 PM at Hops and Vines, 797 Haywood Rd. Ste 100 in West Asheville NC: FREE Beer Tasting - Lagunitas’ Big Beers.  

The Hairy Eyeball - A roasty, toasty, malty, hangover-halting beer. Especially formulated for when you wake up feelin’ like you need to shave your eyeballs to see the new day. 
Cappuccino Stout Ale -  Brewed with boatloads of roasted coffee in each batch for that extra Krunk… this Mondo Coffee Stout will leave you wondering whether you’re coming or going.
Bitter Oats - This big boozy blonde was brewed with a boatload of oats, giving it a creamy, sweet mouthfeel with a hoppy blast. It’s like a powdered sugar doughnut topped with deliciously bitter, danky resinous hops. Chow down!
 
January 23, 2015 from 3 - 6 PM:  FREE Wine Tasting - New Chilean and Argentinean Values.
Cabernet Sauvignon - Dark ruby in color with a concentrated nose of fresh cherries & plums. On the palette you’ll find soft red currant flavors with hints of pepper, truffle and cassis. 4 months on French & American oak have rounded the wine out nicely. The finish is long and vibrant.
Malbec - Produced from fruit grown in the Las Compuertas section of La Consulta, this is delicious Malbec for a very affordable price. Fresh red plum flavors and a juicy, forward texture suggest balance due to some thoughtful winemaking: fermentation in concrete tanks with a hint of oak influence. 
Alto -  This rich Cabernet Sauvignon has intense flavors of red currant and forest fruits combined with chocolate aromas. The palate is full-­bodied and robust. Ideal with red meats, full flavored pasta dishes, lamb, strong ­flavored cheeses, and dark chocolate.

January 23, 2016 from 3 - 7 PM at Appalachian Vintner, Free Wine Tasting with the purchase of $10 or more.

January 22, 2016 at  Shelton Vineyards, 286 Cabernet Lane in Dobson NC: Regular tastings, but no scheduled special events.

January 22, 2016  7 PM at  Classic Wine Cellar, 20 Church Street, Waynesville NC - Dulci Ellenberger live with Guitar, Vocals, Americana, Pop, Originals   
January 23, 2016 at 7 PM - Joe Cruz with 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.

 

January 22, 2016 from 4 - 7 PM at Table Wine, 1550 Hendersonville Road, Suite 102, Asheville NC - Free Wine Tasting  featuring a trio of “Big Red Wines” – If you like full, rich, tooth staining wines, you might want to stop by this Friday for our free wine tasting. You hear the term “big” thrown around a lot in the wine world, but what does it actually mean. It means wines with deeper colors, richer and darker fruit sets, and structure in the form of tannin and acidity. It doesn’t necessarily mean that the wines are going to be so dry that you have to have them with food, but bigger wines do often like to be served with some type of fat and/or protein. Join us to taste, learn and save on some of our favorite bigger, richer red wines that won’t break the bank and save up to 20% off on all of the tasting wines.

January 23, 2016 from 2 PM - 5 PM: Try Three For Free Wine Tasting featuring some easy drinking Mediterranean wines – The vine has been cultivated for centuries in countries that border the Mediterranean. The warm and sunny climate of the Mediterranean provides perfect conditions for the cultivation of a number of grapes, and the resulting wines tend to share some similarities. These are bold, spicy, herb accented wines that mimic the flavors of the surrounding landscape, and they represent some of the best wine values in the world. We’ll focus on Mediterranean wines of Southern France and Italy for this tasting and you are invited to stop by, taste, learn and save up to 20% off on some of the favorites.

January 22, 2016 from  4 - 6 PM at  LaBouteille, 10 N Trade St, Suite A Tyon NC - Complimentary Wine Tastings  every Friday.   Every Saturday 12 -7 pm complimentary informal  beer tasting.

January 22, 2016 from 6 PM - 8 PM at Brushy Mountain Winery, 125 West Main Street in Elkin NC - Live Performance by Guitarist Brent Lawrence.
.  
January 23, 2016 - Smoking  Joe Randolph performs live from 6 to 8 PM. Randolph, a Guitarist/singer/songwriter, is most known for his vintage sounding Retro Blues,Rockabilly, Instrumental Surf and Jazz.

 
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

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