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Free Saturday Tasting, Saturday; March 13th., 2010; 1 to 4pm

Austrian Wines with importer Klaus Wittauer

Free Saturday Tasting, Saturday; March 6 th., 2010; 1 to 4pm

New Arrivals - New Vintages

A Seasonal Celebration Dinner - with a hint of Truffles

Please join us for a delicious dinner featuring local black truffles and great wines all right next door at Laurey's Catering.

Wednesday, March 3rd.
7:00 pm (reception) at Laurey's Catering - Dinner at 7:30 pm
67 Biltmore Ave. Downtown Asheville
$65.00/person + Tax (gratuity optional)
To reserve: call 828.301.2792 or
ssca@schoolofculinaryarts.org

Free Saturday Tasting, Saturday; February 27th., 2010; 1 to 4pm

New Italian and Chilean arrivals

Presidents' Week Sale - February 15th. through February 20th.

6 Days of Savings!

Recent Features

February 28th., 2010 - Wine of the Week - 2008 Viña Cono Sur "Vision" Sauvignon Blanc; Casablanca Valley, Chile

conoSurSBThumb.jpgThe Viña Cono Sur "Vision" Sauvignon Blanc is a wine with a story to tell...

AWM Regular Price: $11.99 per bottle
Special One Week Price: $9.99

Meursault, France - is it the wine world's top address for Chardonnay?

fichetMersaultThumb.jpgA noble terroir has at last reclaimed its birthright. Once esteemed above all other villages for its white wines, Meursault fell from grace in the late 19th century—despite having a greater diversity of superb Chardonnay soils than any other place in Burgundy, and possibly any other spot on earth.

February 8th., 2010 - Wine of the Week - 2008 Domaine Antugnac Pinot Noir; VDP de la Haute Vallée de L'Aude

antugnacPinotThumb.jpgA terrific Pinot Noir value from near Carcassonne, France
Silky mélange of spiced red and black cherry flavors!

AWM Regular Price: $14.99 per bottle
Special One Week Price: $11.99

2008 Paul Direder Grüner Veltliner 1.0 Liter; Weinland, Austria

paulDgrunerThumb.jpgLemon/lime and spice aromas can be found in the nose of the this refreshing thirst-quencher!

AWM Regular Price: $9.99 per one liter bottle
AWM Special Price: $8.49

2008 Paul Direder Zweigelt 1.0 Liter; Weinland, Austria

paulDZweigeltThumb.jpgThis is a pure, ripe, cherry-filled, polished, sappy,  lip-smacking, and juicy expression of Zweigelt.

AWM Regular Price: $9.99 per one liter bottle.
AWM Special Price: $8.49

February 1st., 2010 - Wine of the Week - 2006 Torre Vecchia Salice Salentino; Apulia, Italy

torreSaliceThumb.jpgDelicious with rich pasta dishes like spaghetti arrabiata and chunks of rustic Italian bread, or grilled meats!

AWM Regular Price: $10.99
Special One Week Price: $8.99

2008 Long Boat Sauvignon Blanc; Marlborough, New Zealand

longBoatThumb.jpgMarlborough has its own earth and sun ... it is unforgettable. Here's a taste of Marlborough!

2006 Château Beaulieu "Comte de Tastes"; Bordeaux, France

beaulieuThumb.jpgBest Buy 88 points R. Parker; The Wine Advocate

2008 Montirius “Le Cadet” Bag in Box; Vin des Pays de Vaucluse; France

montiviusBoxThumb.jpgHave you ever needed a cup of red wine for a dish but you didn’t want to open a full bottle? Did you just want one glass of red wine with dinner?

2005 Columbia Crest "Walter Clore" Private Reserve; Columbia Valley, Washington

walterCloreThumb.jpgColumbia Crest, owned by Ste. Michelle Wine Estates, has long been known for the quality of its value-priced wines. Since Columbia Crest is usually thought of as a producer of value-priced wines selling for under $20, their upper-level, limited-production wines have remained under the radar, but they too merit serious attention as they are value-priced compared to the competition.

Madeira; The Historic Series from the Rare Wine Company

madeiraNyMalmsey_thumbjpg.jpgThe Historic Madeira Series is the creation of The Rare Wine Co., America's leading merchant of rare, old Madeiras. Each wine in the series represents a style of Madeira popular in the early American city. Once theses bottles are opened they can be consummed over a very long period of time as they will not oxidize or deteriorate.


2008 Loosen Brothers "Dr. L" Riesling; Mosel Valley, Germany

DrLoosen08Thumb.jpgA terrific Riesling Value - Top 100 wines of 2009 Wine Spectator

2006 Château La Bernadotte; Haut-Medoc, France

bernadotteThumb.jpgA great Bordeaux bargain from the owners of Château Pichon Longueville Comtesse de Lalande

2005 Dominio de Atuata Atalyas de Golban: Ribera del Duero, Spain

atalayas07_thumb.jpgThis reminds us of a blend of Rioja's elegance and purity with the power and concentration of a classic Ribera del Duero wine.

AWM Regular Price: $24.99 per bottle
AWM Special Price: $19.99 per bottle

February 21st., 2010 - Wine of the Week - 2008 Maipe Bonarda; Mendoza, Argentina

maipeBonardaThumb.jpgAlberto Antonini (think Altos Las Hormigas) is a consultant at Maipe which in and of itself is an indicator that the winery is focused on quality.

AWM Regular Price: $12.99 per bottle
Special One Week Price: $10.99