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AWM Weekly Newsletter June 30th., 2010
 Asheville Wine Market Gift Cards:
Need a great gift for that wine lover? Need something quick but nice for the office or practice staff? AWM Gift cards are just a phone call away! Give us a call, and we can have your gift cards mailed or held for pickup.
828.253.0060 or 800.825.7175
 2009 Bordeaux Futures
2009 Bordeaux; the vintage of our lifetime that will truly rival the very best of the past! 1949, 1961, 1982, 2000, and 2005 were all fabulous vintages but most of the experts think this may be the best. Please read more
Summer white, rosé and red wine tasting
Thursday, July 8th., 2010
7:00 pm Asheville Wine Market Cellar
With global warming now a certainty one recourse to putting out the heat lies with refreshing white and dry rosé wines, and no better time than summer to taste these refreshing gems. Hot weather reds also need to be refreshing, yet flavorful enough for summer meats and bold grilled food flavors. This tasting will highlight appropriate wines for any summer occasion
Bread, cheese and wine................................$20.00/person
Call 253.0060 for reservations
 Seasonal School of Culinary Arts
July 11-17 Turning a Basket into a Banquet
July 18th Biltmore Estate Wine Tour - Bridge Session
July 18-24 Cooking for Vibrant Health
Warren Wilson College; Swannanoa, North Carolina
Call 828.301.2792 for information and reservations
www.schoolofculinaryarts.org
 Free Saturday Tasting:
Saturday, July 3rd., 2010
Free Tasting; 1 to 4 pm.
Best Buy Holiday Selections
Four exciting and very affordable French wines geared for warmer weather and the Holiday weekend. The French always figure prominently into the 4th of July celebrations; we offer thanks for their gift of the Statue of Liberty and thanks for their support as we broke away from the rule of Britain. Join us at the bar this Saturday as we raise a glass to America's Birthday!
2009 Domaine du Tariquet "Classic"; VDP Côtes de Gascogne, France
Wine production at this domaine adheres to sustainable agriculture. To prevent oxidation the grapes are taken directly from the vines to the vats in isothermal tanks. The innovative "bottling to order" at Domaine du Tariquet guarantees consistent quality and freshness. The result of this meticulous process is a delicious, light and refreshing wine. With floral aromas, it displays citrus flavors with a touch of exotic fruit. This easy-drinking wine, is a perfect apéritif and great with seafood and shellfish. No picnic is complete without it.
AWM Regular Price: $9.99 per bottle
AWM Special Price: $8.49
2008 Fournier Sauvignon Blanc; VDP du Val de la Loire, France
From one of our favorite Sancerre producers, this is a great value for all Sauvignon Blanc lovers. The nose is fresh and fruit filled with classic floral, herb, and grapefruit nuances. The palate is medium-bodied, fresh, pure and utterly delicious in a dry, yet fruit-driven way. This refreshing wine hails from some of the best regions for growing this grape and should pair well with a variety of fish and chicken dishes.
AWM Regular Price: $11.99 per bottle
Special Tasting Price: $10.79 per bottle or $9.59 by the case
2009 Domaine des Soulié "Cuveé Rémy"; VDP Monts de la Grage, France
A beautiful blend of 80% Cinsault and 20% Syrah, this hails from the rugged hinterlands near the more famous appellation of Saint Chinian. This bistro- styled red offers lots of juicy, engaging fruit that offers a riot of red and black fruit notes. Framing these easy to drink and like flavors is a lovely spice component adding subtle brown spice as well as herbal notes to the party. This is a great medium-bodied red ideal for a picnic affair and or the many grilled foods of summer. Organically grown, this continues the string of high quality values arriving from the south of France
AWM Regular Price: $9.99 per bottle
Special Tasting Price: $8.99 per bottle or $7.99 by the case
2007 Andre Brunel Côtes du Rhone; Rhône Valley, France
Andre Brunel is famous for his high quality Châteauneuf du Pape, and this value-priced wine is a blend of 75% Grenache, 15% Cinsault, and 10% Syrah, from 40 year old vines. This is a delicious, peppery, complex wine that will drink well for 3-4 years. Desiring to capture the full pleasures of his vineyard, Brunel bottles this wine without fining or filtration. This wine shows lots of the spice, roasted herb as well as the red and black fruit character of Châteauneuf du Pape only at a much more modest price!
AWM Regular Price: $10.99 per bottle
Special Tasting Price: $9.89 per bottle or $8.79 by the case
Special tasting prices: 10% off the bottle and 20% off by the case, mix or match unless already discounted via a special price or sale price.
Follow these links to our web site and read more about these featured wines and events:
 June 27th., 2010 - Wine of the Week - 2009 Vecchia Torre "Leverano Rosato"; Puliga, Italy
Outstanding value in a full-flavored dry rosé.....read more
AWM Regular Price: $8.99
Special One Week Price: $7.64
Food News:
 The 2010 fresh black truffle season down under has started.
In Western Australia, The Wine & Truffle Company began cultivation of French black truffles in 1997 at Hazel Hill Estate near Manjimup in the south west. This area was selected because the climatic and soil factors are similar to truffle producing areas in France and Italy. Over 13,000 trees were planted, making this the largest mainland trufferie in Australia.The property consists of 53 hectares (150 acres) The greater portion of the property is covered by 13,000 hazel and oak trees that have been inoculated with black truffle spores, making it the largest mainland trufferie in Australia.
In 2005 a truffle weighing over one kilo was harvested - which represents the biggest truffle found outside of France. In 2008 the total harvest of Black Tuber Melanosporum Truffle was just under 600kgs.
Our first order sold out immediately and we must say they were beautiful. Very aromatic and just textbook all the way. Since the season has just started they will be available for some time, so we are going to order them on demand. So call us by Saturday and we should be able to fill the order by the next Thursday. Most should be around the size of a big walnut, so amply big enough for a party of four. They will have been 36 hours out of the ground - so, exceedingly fresh!!!
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 Cara Nonna Artisanal Pasta: Premium quality Cara Nonna is a family made pasta from the Region of Puglia, in the Southern part of Italy. It is produced only from the highest quality durum wheat semolina formed through bronze molds for the best taste and tooth and is slowly dried at room temperature for over 24 hours in order to preserve the quality, taste and firm texture after cooking. This is the best value we have found in premium pasta!
AWM Everyday: $3.99 per large 500g bag. Check out the new selection of
sizes and shapes!
 Iliada Extra Virgin Olive Oil: Big 3 Liter Tin;
100% Greek Extra Virgin Olive Oil
We are happy to report that once again we were able to make another large purchase of fresh, new harvest Iliada Extra Virgin Olive Oil at a great price, allowing us to resume our special discounted price. This fine oil is also available in smaller glass bottles. 100% Kalamata olives give this a deep rich green/gold color and a richly fruited palate which make this one of our most popular oils. Superb as a dipping oil, great with salads and loves veggies.
National Price $39.99 to $44.99/tin
AWM Special Price $29.99/tin
Novello Olive Oil from Italy: We have received our first shipment of Extra Virgin Olive Oil from the the 2009 harvest. Don't miss a chance to get your bottle of this wonderfully rich and vibrant oil at a substantial savings from last years pricing.
AWM Everyday: $18.99 per 500ml bottle. Compare to $29.99 and above nationally!
Beer News:
New arrivals, specials, events and tastings:
We store our beer in the cellar...nice and cool, no fluorescent lights, no skunky beer.
We watch dates carefully so our beer is always fresh and tasty.
We love beer just as much as we love wine so we make sure that have a great selection on hand at attractive prices. In addition to our floor and shelf stock we keep a good selection of cold singles and 6 packs in our cooler for immediate gratification.
 Carib Lager; Trinidad
Carib Lager is the authentic, original, unique and defining icon of being young, modern and fashionable in Trinidad and Tobago. Launched on May 16th , 1950, this full bodied, clear and refreshing lager with 5.2% ABV is the flagship brand of Carib Brewery and the preferred brew of Trinidad and Tobago.
Carib Lager is deeply rooted in the way of life of the Caribbean people, the environment, and the distinctive and refreshing culture associated with the region - its Carnivals, music and sporting events. The brand is fashionable and youthful and very today, just like the people it represents, a people with vision for and of the future.
Carib is a lager with a pale golden straw color and a rich head formation. It is slightly aromatic, with a neutral balance between malt and hops, sweet and bitter. Medium-bodied mouth-feel leads directly to a semi-dry finish with only a hint of bitterness. No overtly accented hop or malt character, just nicely balanced. Refreshing drinkability for a parched and thirsty palate.
AWM Regular Price $7.99/6 pack
Special Price: $6.99/6 pack - Fresh shipment
 Kronenbourg 1664 Lager; Alsace, France It is back! Kronenbourg 1664, the premium lager of Brasseries Kronenbourg, which is located in Strasbourg France, has had a loyal following at The Asheville Wine Market. With a history dating back more than 300 years combined with a passion for brewing there is no wonder Kronenbourg 1664 is France's No.1 selling premium lager. Kronenbourg 1664 is made with a unique blend of hops including aromatic hops from Alsace. Its unique recipe is distinguished by the use of the aromatic Strisselspalt hop - the ‘caviar of hops' which sets it apart from other beers. The Strisselspalt hop has been exclusive to Alsace - the home of Kronenbourg 1664 - since 1885 and is a unique variety of French aromatic hops, giving the beer an unrivaled aroma and superior taste. It is a 5% ABV continental premium lager, more bitter than sweet, with a distinctive citrus flavor delicately reminiscent of grapefruit and above all this lager possesses a real drinkability that many of today's highly hopped beers lack.
AWM Regular Price: $7.99/6 pack
Special Price: $6.99/6 pack
All our beers can be mixed or matched for a case discount of 10% unless already on sale.
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