Mountain Spirits: Beer and Wine Tastings and Events for the week of 6-9-16

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!

June 9, 2016 at Brusin' Ales, 66 Broadway Street in downtown Asheville NC    No special events this week.

June 10, 2016 from 5:30 - 8 PM at Maggie B's Wine and Specialty Store, 10 C South Main Street in Weaverville NC:   German Wine Tasting.  It's not just sweet Rieslings and reds coming out of Germany.  This week we will be tasting some of the other beautiful wines that might just surprise you.  We will be pouring a sparkling Rose, a dry Riesling, and two perfect summertime red wines.

The Deal of the Week:   Maggie B's famous Jalapeno Pimento Cheese
WAS: $11.99/lb.   THIS WEEK: $8.99/lb.

June 10 - 16, 2016 at various times - Asheville Brewing Company, 675 Merrimon Avenue, Asheville NC: The Rocky Horror Picture Show. 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. If you are planning a group of more than 2 people, we suggest arriving at least 30 minutes before movie time to ensure you can find seats together..    Monday pizza special and Thursdays $10 growlers.

June 10, 2016 from 5 - 7 PM at Hops and Vines, 797 Haywood Rd. Ste 100 in West Asheville NC:  FREE Beer Tasting - Stone Brewing Company. enjoy the new Stone  series being acclaimed as one of the best IPA's in the world. There will also be tasting of some one off beers from Stone including "Your Father Smelt of Elderberries" from the Stochasticity project and the "Bitter Chocolate Oatmeal Stout" from the 20th Anniversary Encore Series
 
June 11, 2016 from 3 - 6 PM:  FREE Wine Tasting - Santa Luz 'ALBA' wines from Chile.
Come check out the Santa Luz line up of wines including their Cabernet, Sauvignon Blanc and Carmenere

June 11, 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.

June 11, 2016  at  Shelton Vineyards, 286 Cabernet Lane in Dobson NC:  No special events scheduled. Regular tour and hours in effect.
 

June 10, 2016 at Old North State Winery, 308 N Main St in Mount Airy NC - George Smith performs 8 PM - 11 PM.   June 11 - The Epiphany Company performs 8 PM - 11 PM. 

June 10, 2016  7 PM at  Classic Wine Cellar, 20 Church Street, Waynesville NC - Bob Zullo performs. Bob's repertoire includes many Jazz standards as well as pop standards from James Taylor and the Beatles, to Eric Clapton and Carlos Santana.  
 
June 11, 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 - Every Wednesday enjoy FREE tasting with DINNER purchase. The kitchen is open from 5-8pm. Reservations accepted by calling 828-452-6000.

 

June 10, 2016 from 4 - 7 PM at Table Wine, 1550 Hendersonville Road, Suite 102, Asheville NC- A free wine tasting featuring a delicious batch of Spanish wines from importer Jorge Ordonez.  2014 Avancia Godello “Cuvée de O” (Valdeorras, Spain) – How can you not like a wine made by a guy named Nacho?!  All jokes aside, Nacho Alvarez crafts exquisite white wines based on Godello, one of Spain’s most important indigenous white grapes; 2013 Tarima Hill Monastrell “Old Vines”  (Jumilla, Spain) – This perennial extreme value is in top form for this vintage.   old-vine Monastrell (aka Mourvedre) from a vineyard planted in 1935, the wine saw 20 months aging in new and used French oak;  2014 Bodegas Ordonez Triton Tinta de Toro (Toro, Spain) – Jorge Ordonez was one of the founding partners of Numanthia, the highly rated red that put the Toro region on the map.  When the Eguren family decided to sell Numanthia, they cut Jorge out of the deal;  2013 Bodegas Ordonez Vatan (Toro, Spain) – This is the “big brother” to Ordonez’s Triton and it easily equals or surpasses the quality found in some of Numanthia’s top wines while selling for half the price.  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.

June 11, 2016 from 2 PM - 5 PM: Try Three For Free Wine Tasting showcasing some super Spanish wines from De Maison Selections.  2015 Xarmant Txakolina (Basque Region, Spain) – Andre was the importer responsible for introducing Americans to the wonderful wines of Txakolina, in the far northern Basque region of Spain. Xarmant (French for charming) is a great introduction to the style of white wine that is prevalent in the area;  2014 Garciarevalo “Casamaro” Blanco  (Rueda, Spain) – Rueda is one of Spain’s top white wine zones, and Verdejo is the specialty of the region.  This family domaine was established in 1991, and their combined vineyard holdings include some Verdejo vines that are over 130 years of age;  2014 Joan d’Anguera Montsant “Altaroses” (Catalonia, Spain) – Joan d’Anguera was one of De Maison’s first wineries and today, their wines are better than ever.  Brothers Joan and Josep d’Anguera run the estate today, and their Altaroses is 100% Garnatxa from certified biodynamic and organic vineyards;   2009 Remelluri Rioja Reserva (Rioja, Spain) – Remelluri is the stuff of legends and one of the crown jewels of Andre’s portfolio.

June 10, 2016 from  4 - 6 PM at  LaBouteille, 10 N Trade St, Suite A Tyon NC - Complimentary Wine Tastings  every Friday.   Saturday , 12 -7 pm complimentary informal  beer tasting. Enjoy a fresh supply of BottleTree Blonde batch #10 and BottleTree Imperial Red Ale batch #2, 3rd Place People's Choice Award at the Savannah Craft Brew Fest 2012 (7.5% alc/vol, 85 IBU of hops).

June 10, 2016 from 6 PM - 8 PM at Brushy Mountain Winery, 125 West Main Street in Elkin NC - Live Performance by Martin Moore and Drew Petrey.
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June 11, 2016 - The Wasnots perform 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: NC Wine and Beer Tastings and Events for the Week of 11-5-15

November 5, 2015 from 5:30 - 8 PM at Maggie B's Wine and Specialty Store, 10 C South Main Street in Weaverville NC: Oak vs. No Oak Wine Tasting. Which do you prefer: the light, crisp, refreshing style of a wine that hasn't spent time in a wooden barrel, or the rich, woody, full body style that oak can impart? This week taste two different varietals; one that has been aged in oak barrels and the other that has not. Think you don't like wines aged in oak? You might feel differently after the tasting.

Deal of the week: Multi Cheddar Five single layers of traditional English cheese from five different counties in England, sweet aroma with a buttery texture. WAS: $18.99/lb. THIS WEEK: $12.99/lb.

November 5, 2015 - Asheville Brewing Company, 675 Merrimon Avenue, Asheville NC:  - Brews and Brains - Quiz for a Cause. Asheville Downtown Association Benefit Night in The Millroom. Farewell to the Mothership, Part III - Release date 11/5. The last brewed at the original Mothership brewhouse is the Shiva IPA. To make this final brew special, it was dry hopped with Columbus hops and fresh grapefruit was added. Citrus heaven! The beer that started it all is also celebrating the next chapter. Available on draft only at your favorite ABC location or at both the Merrimon Avenue and Coxe Avenue locations. November 6 - 12, Movies at 675 Merrimon: Minons 3D, Friday: 4pm Saturday-Sunday and Wednesday: 1pm and 4pm Monday-Tuesday and Thursday: 4pm; Mission:Impossible Rogue Nation - Friday: 1pm and 7pm Saturday-Sunday: 7pm Monday-Tuesday: 1pm and 7pm Wednesday: 7pm Thursday: 1pm. November 8 - Big Screen Football, Panthers VS Packers

November 6, 2015 from 5 - 7 PM at Hops and Vines, 797 Haywood Rd. Ste 100 in West Asheville NC: FREE Beer Tasting - Lagunitas Brewing Limited.  Don't miss this opportunity to try these awesome limited beers from Lagunitas Brewing Co.: 
Born Yesterday is a newborn version of our re-born Pale, a Newer New Dogtown Pale with a fresh addition … We added some wet, Virgin, lupulin-drenched, un-kilned, whole-cone, fresh-picked-and-rushed-straight-from-Yakima hops for your immaculate reception. This wetter-than-wet beer has 11lbs-per-barrel of Amarillo, Equinox, Simcoe, Citra, Mosaic and Indigenous Catawampus. Whoa! 
Brown Sugga is our winter seasonal 6pk that falls into the realm of "Dangerously Slammable", this brew is especially irresponsible. Brown Shugga...How come you taste so good? 
SUCKS (Brown Shugga' Substitute Ale) This beer is a 'cereal medley' of barley, rye, wheat, and oats. Full of complexishness from the 4 grains, then joyously dry-hopped for that big aroma and resinous flavor.


November 7, 2015 from 3 - 6 PM:  FREE Wine Tasting - Featuring these three delicious reds form Argentina under $14, plus 10% off all wine from Argentina on Saturday. 

November 7, 2015 from 3 - 7 PM at Appalachian Vintner, Wine Tasting, free with the purchase of $10 or more. November 9- $1 off all draft beer noon to 7:30 PM.  November 11 - 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.  November 11 - Asheville Veterans Day Sale.

November 7, 2015 at Shelton Vineyards, 286 Cabernet Lane in Dobson NC:  Murder Mystery Dinner. A night of suspense, accompanied by a special meal prepared by Chef Paul. Come out and help solve the murder mystery during this interactive evening at the Harvest Grill. WThe event will be starting off outside with a glass of wine while the actors give the testimony for the evening. Then, participants will move inside to enjoy dinner and solving the mystery.

November 6, 2015  7 PM at  Classic Wine Cellar, 20 Church Street, Waynesville NC - Sheila Gordon performs with Piano, vocals - Pop, jazz, originals.  
November 7 at 7 PM -  Joe Cruz piano and vocals performing music of the Beatles, Elton John, James Taylor, Simon and Garfunkel.

 

November 7, 2015 from 2 - 7 PM at Table Wine, 1550 Hendersonville Road, Suite 102, Asheville NC - BIG, FREE Tasting - Pre-Thanksgiving Tasting. Sample 10 different wines suitable for turkey and ham pairings and family friendly

November 6, 2015 from  4 - 6 PM at  LaBouteille, 10 N Trade St, Suite A Tyon NC - Complimentary Wine Tastings  every Friday.  November 7 from 12 -7 Free informal beer tasting.

November 7, 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

November 6, 2015 from 6 PM - 8 PM at Brushy Mountain Winery, 125 West Main Street in Elkin NC - Live Performance by New River Drifters.  
November 7 - Sicker and Jones performs live from 6 to 8 PM. A fantastic Piedmont blues duo of Danny Wicker (guitar, vocals) and Mel Jones (harmonica, vocals) came together in musical partnership out of a love for the blues of the Rev. Gary Davis, Blind Blake, Blind Boy Fuller and Elizabeth Cotten.
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.

November 4, 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

Mountain Spirits: Wine and Beer Tastings for the week of 8-13-15

August 14, 2015 from 5:30 - 8 PM at Maggie B's Wine and Specialty Store, 10 C South Main Street in Weaverville NC: Bee & Bramble Mead Tasting. Bee & Bramble is a small winery located in the town of Fairview, NC (a suburb of Asheville). They make meads, or honey wine, metheglins, and melomels out of the finest local ingredients. "Our honey wines are quite different than the usual. Whereas most mead makers will aim for high alcohol and an overall “sweet” character, we opt for the “floral, dry and drinkable” end of the spectrum with alcohol contents in the range of the typical white-red spectrum." Stop in Friday, meet the owner, and taste his craft meads.

Deal of the Week: Atlantis White Wine 2012, Greece "90% Assyrtiko, 5% Athiri, 5% Aidani" "Crystal-clear yellow color, distinctively flavored with citrus overtones. The relatively high acidity of Asyrtico gives it a crisp freshness." WAS: $16.99 THIS WEEK: $9.99

August 14, 2015 from 5 - 7 PM at Hops and Vines, 797 Haywood Rd. Ste 100 in West Asheville NC: Oktoberfest Beers FREE Beer Tasting. Oktoberfest beer is here. Come enjoy these fresh examples of an American take on a German Classic:

Festbier - Carefully crafted from German malts, decoction brewed for full flavor and carefully aged for depth of character. Gather with your friends for a festive moment of Victory.

Sierra Nevada -Working hand in hand with Brauhaus Riegele of Augsburg, Sierra Nevada created an authentic Oktoberfest beer. True to the roots of the festival, this beer is deep golden in color and rich with complex malt flavor from the use of traditional German Steffi barley.

Clawhammer Oktoberfest Lager - Working hand in hand with Brauhaus Riegele of Augsburg, Sierra Nevada created an authentic Oktoberfest beer. True to the roots of the festival, this beer is deep golden in color and rich with complex malt flavor from the use of traditional German Steffi barley. 

August 15, 2015 from 3 - 6 PM:  FREE Angeline Wines Wine Tasting: Angeline Pinot Noir; Angeline Chardonnay; Angelie Merlot. 10% off all featured bottles on Saturday.

August 15, 2015 from 3 - 7 PM at Appalachian Vintner, 745 Biltmore Avenue Suite 121 in Asheville NC: Saturday Wine Tasting: Anne Kaufman, The Country Vintner. These wines are some of the grandest from the Italian countryside, each producer representing the best from their terroir. The Tasting Lineup: G.D. Vajra Langhe DOC Riesling;  Pètracine;  Cleto Chiarli Vecchia Modena Premium; Leyda Pinot Noir;  G.D. Vajra Barbera d’Alba DOC.

August 15, 2015 3 events at Round Peak Vineyard,   765 Round Peak Church Road in Mount Airy NC. LAST Grillfest of 2015. Bring a picnic and enjoy a summer Saturday at the Vineyard. The grills are provided, you grill whatever you bring! Open 11 AM until sunset with tastings on the back deck, lawn games, and live music from 5-8 PM.  Jack's Crew Beer Club Party - If you also happen to be a beer club member, don't miss the summer beer club member party at the brewery in Elkin. Enjoy live music, food, and at least one special beer release. Not a member? You can join at the party...it is definitely worth it.   Vine & Dine Gala at BB&T Ballpark in Winston 5-9 PM. Lots of wineries, great food, and great music, all in a really cool place. For more info or to purchase tickets, visit www.surrywineries.com


Classic Wine Cellar, 20 Church Street, Waynesville NC - 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.

 

August 15, 2015 from 2 - 5 PM at Table Wine, 1550 Hendersonville Road, Suite 102, Asheville NC - Classic French Wines Wine Tasting. Made by hard working farmers with traditional, artisan techniques, these are wines of immense appeal, heart, and soul. You drink them, they taste great, they don’t cost a ton of money, and you can feel good knowing that you’re helping a small farmer continue.

August 14, 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.

August 15, 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

August 15, 2015 from 6 PM - 8 PM at Brushy Mountain Winery, 125 West Main Street in Elkin NC - Live Performance by The Happy Ones. The Happy Ones are an Acoustic, Americana Rock Trio. They bring warm, smooth three part harmonies and add a rhythm section that you can move your feet to. Expect to hear creative originals and a great cover song selection ranging from The Eagle to Mumford & Sons from this North Carolina grown music Trio.


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.

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: Thireday - 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:

Round Peak Vineyard,   765 Round Peak Church Road in Mount Airy NC
Olde Mill Winery and Vineyards,  2742 Simpson Mill Road in Mount Airy NC

Mountain Spirits: Swan Creek Vineyards Host Wine and Cheese Festival

March 1 - 2    Event: Vineyards of Swan Creek Wine and Cheese Festival   Join the Vineyards of Swan Creek as each vineyard pairs one of their wines with a unique, local cheese from the Ashe County Cheese Factory. The Vineyards of Swan Creek include Raffaldini Vineyards, Dobbins Creek Vineyard, Shadow Springs Vineyard, and Laural Gray Vineyard.