Tariff Update 11-2025

Hope may be on the horizon…But it may be next year before we see changes As you might expect, we listened to the entire Supreme Court oral argument with keen interest last week. Here’s my AWM Cliff Notes version of what transpired and — in my opinion — what the future may hold for wine…

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Is Cellaring Wine a lost art — perhaps not

When it comes to wine, there’s no getting around the fact that we live in a pop-the-cork-now world. While that’s super convenient, and quite often fits the time and place, it also means we’re missing out on the glorious effect that time can have on wine. A small stash of well-chosen bottles becomes its own…

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It’s been an “interesting” year…

Hard to believe it’s been a year since Hurricane Helene swept through our beautiful Western North Carolina Mountains. The days that followed were tough—but what came after was extraordinary. Our community showed up with grit, heart, and generosity. Mountain folks are strong, and we stick together. Rebuilding over the last year was powered by love,…

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Free Open House Wine Tasting – July 23

Join us for our Summer Soirée Wine Tasting Wednesday July 23, 6PM-8PM, it’s gonna be a bunch of wine and a bunch of fun! –Open House Tastings are casual, drop-in events where you can sample 30 or more wines before purchasing.–Admission is free, all local and regional AWM customers are welcome, and reservations are not required.–Can…

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Cool reds and warm WNC summer nights

With a slight chill, red wine doesn’t care it’s summer! When summer temperatures rise, many wine lovers instinctively reach for chilled whites and perky pinks; however, if red is your wine color, there’s no need to press pause and wait until fall. With a few thoughtful choices and some minor tweaks, reds can be every…

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