“Every bottle of Small Vineyards wine bears our gold seal, signifying that the wine is hand-harvested, earth friendly, and from a family owned estate. By importing wines from small estates, we are helping to protect unique grape varietals, local winemaking styles, and preserve a special way of life.” 

If you’ve ever heard us preaching the gospel of small family estate wines, this should sound quite familiar.  If you haven’t, just realize that when it comes to wine, 9 times out of 10, smaller is better.  We like the folks who like to get dirty in their vineyards, who subscribe to the philosophy that good wine is made in the vineyard, and who apply minimal “treatments” to their wines in the cellar. If you compare wine to any other agricultural crop, which one tastes better, the one that comes from the small farmer who sells his crop at the local farmer’s market or the one that comes from the large factory farm that gets sold at the grocery store? Hopefully you prefer the tomato you buy at the tailgate market over the one at the grocery store…………..the same premise applies to wine.  Don’t believe us?  Come taste for yourself this Friday.

$5/person…..Free for Grape Nuts

The Wines You’ll Get To Try
Prices range from $16 to $23 

1. 2012 Antonio Sanguineti Vermentino
Tuscany, Italy

2. 2012 Cantina Altarocca Orvieto Classico Superiore
Umbria, Italy

3. 2010 Macedon Pinot Noir
Tikves, Macedonia

4. 2011 Perazetta Erio Super Tuscan
Tuscany, Italy

5. 2010 Verso Salento Rosso
Puglia, Italy

6. 2012 Marchetti Verdicchio “Tenuta del Cavaliere”
Castelli di Jesi, Italy

“545″ Wine Tasting – Try 5 Wines For $5 – Friday, June 21st., 2013 – 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. is a post from: Table Wine Asheville

Ben and Josh, the dynamic duo of wine at Table Wine.

Free Wine Tasting – Saturday, June 22nd., 2013 – 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. is a post from: Table Wine Asheville

$10 per person…..$8 for Grape Nuts

Mac McDonald, owner and winemaker at Vision Cellars.

The Wines You’ll Get To Try
Prices range from $27 to $60 

1. 2011 White Wine (Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Gris)
Various Regions, California 

2. 2012 Rosé of Pinot Noir “Ms. Lil’s Vineyard”
Russian River Valley, California 

3. 2011 Pinot Noir Russian River Valley
Russian River Valley, California 

4. 2009 Pinot Noir Marin County
Marin County, California 

5. 2009 Pinot Noir “Rosella’s Vineyard”
Santa Lucia Highlands, California 

All wines are 352 case production or lower!

Vision Cellars Wine Tasting – Wednesday, June 26th., 2013 – 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. is a post from: Table Wine Asheville

We’ve gotten some good feedback (positive and negative) from previous events like this and we’ve listened.  Thus, the portion sizes in each course are going to be more ample, and we’ve added an Amuse Bouche and sparkling wine course starter.  We ask that everyone arrive promptly at 7:00 pm for passed bites and a glass of bubbly, and seating and table service will start promptly at 7:30.  The price is all inclusive and this is an incredible deal and a great way to learn how wine and food work together and compliment one another.  In addition, all of the wines will be offered at substantial discounts.  You really can’t lose here!

Seating is limited, so please call us at 828.505.8588 to pre-pay and reserve your spot. 

$60/person…..$50 for Grape Nuts

The Menu

Amuse Bouche
Salmon Tartare in Puff Pastry
NV R. Dumont Champagne Brut Rosé (Champagne, France)

Grilled Watermelon Salad
Red Pepper Jelly Vinaigrette, Tomatoes and Spring Greens
2012 Domaine Saint Lucie “MIP” Rosé (Provence, France)

Jumbo Lump Crab Salad
With Yellow Tomato Gazpacho
2012 Cooper Mountain Tocai Friulano (Willamette Valley, Oregon)

Savory Bread Pudding
With Gruyere, Goat Cheese and Mushrooms and Truffle Cream Sauce
2012 Failla Pinot Noir (Sonoma Coast, California)

Chicken and Andouille Gumbo
With a Rice Timbale
2011 Venge Scout’s Honor Zinfandel Blend 

Caprese Cake
A Flourless Chocolate and Almond Cake
NV R. Dumont Champagne Demi-Sec

Wine and Food Pairing 101 – Wednesday, July 10th., 2013 – 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. is a post from: Table Wine Asheville

The Table Wine “classroom”.

We will be joined by Eduardo de Solminihac, Commercial Director at Aquitania Winery (started by Bruno Prats of Cos d’Estournel and Paul Pontallier of Chateau Margaux) and Matias Garces Silva, Executive Director at Amayna Winery.  This will be a seated and structured tasting, led by Eduardo, Matias and myself where you’ll get to taste some of the best new Chilean wines available in the country.  Bread, cheese and tastes of at least six wines are included with the price of entry.  Seating is limited, so call us at 828.505.8588 or stop by to pre-pay and reserve your spot.

$20/person…..$15 for Grape Nuts

Wine 101: Understanding Chilean Wine – Monday, June 10th, 2013 – 7:00 to 9:00 pm is a post from: Table Wine Asheville

We’ll start the tasting with a brisk and zesty Sauvignon Blanc from Marlborough, New Zealand before we move on to a rich and creamy Chardonnay made with fruit from the oldest Chardonnay vineyard in Edna Valley.  After that, we’ll try you out on a perfectly aged, complex red from Sardinia before we send your palate into overdrive with a 92 point rated Malbec from Mendoza.  We’ll finish it all up with an absolutely stunning Cabernet Sauvignon from one of the most historic Cab vineyards in California………..we’re only opening one bottle of this, so come early or forever hold your peace.
$5/person…..Free for Grape Nuts (no RSVP required)

The Wines You’ll Get To Try
Prices range from $14 to $30 and if you purchase any 6 or more of the tasting wines, we’ll give you 15% off! 

1. 2012 Box O’Birds Sauvignon Blanc
Marlborough, New Zealand 

2. 2010 Mount Eden Chardonnay “Wolff Vineyard”
Edna Valley, California 

3. 2005 Sella E Mosca Carignano
Sardinia, Italy 

4. 2011 Chakana Malbec “Estate Selection”
Mendoza, Argentina 

5. 2010 Laurel Glen Cabernet Sauvignon “Counterpoint”
Sonoma Mountain, California

“545″ Wine Tasting – Try 5 For $5 – Friday, June 14th., 2014 – 4 to 7 pm is a post from: Table Wine Asheville

Stop by and meet the composer, hear her music and the stories behind the tunes as you sample some great wines.  CD’s will be available for purchase with cash or check.  We hope to see you!
Free to the public!

The Wines You’ll Get To Try 

1. 2012 Case Ibidini Inzolia
Sicily, Italy 

2. 2012 Domaine de Couron Rosé d’Ardeche
Rhone Valley, France 

3. 2010 Fattoria Castellina Chianti Montalbano
Tuscany, Italy 

4. 2007 Casa Contini Biferno Riserva
Molise, Italy

Mountain Thyme and Wine – Free Saturday Tasting Event – Saturday, June 15th, 2013 – 2 to 5 pm is a post from: Table Wine Asheville

That’s Tahmiene on the left with her sister Naseem (Sales/Marketing) in the middle and her other sister Hanna (Sales) to the right.

We’ll be joined by the beautiful Tahmiene Momtazi, winemaker, who will pour two whites and four Pinot Noirs from her family’s selection of wines.  She will be able to answer any of your questions and speak to you in depth about the wines she crafts.  If you are a fan of Oregon Pinot Noir, you don’t want to miss this tasting!  $10/person…..$8 for Grape Nuts

The Wines You’ll Get To Try

1. 2012 Pinot Gris “Arsheen”
Just plain delicious, Maysara’s only Pinot Gris is bright and exuberant with great freshness and concentration.  Tropical fruits, Asian pear and citrus notes permeate the nose and creamy palate of this delicious wine.

2. 2011 White Pinot Noir
This wine is a mystery as they don’t mention it on their website?????  I’ve had one of this type before from Domaine Serene, and it was awesome.  Let’s hope this one is similar.

3. 2011 Pinot Noir “3 Degrees”
Three Degrees is a deep cherry color, with a core of dark cherries, blackberries, raspberries, red liquorices and with a touch of nutmeg in the aromatics. In the beginning of the mouth there is a touch of white pepper and lush summer cherries that finishes off the palate.

4. 2009 Pinot Noir “Jamsheed”
This is everything Oregon Pinot Noir should be, without costing an arm and a leg.  It Offers density, richness and depth without much weight, weaving earthy, spicy notes through the dark blueberry and plum flavors, lingering softly.  91 points Wine Spectator

5. 2010 Pinot Noir “Cyrus”
This wine will absolutely make you take notice, as it combines elegance with intensity and complexity with accessibility.  100% estate fruit from the Momtazi Vineyard, from the highest and lowest portions, it is the perfect yin/yang wine.  If that sounds like gibberish, just come try the stuff! 91 points – Wine Advocate

6. 2009 Pinot Noir “Asha”
As you move up the Maysara “ladder of Pinot Noir”, the fruit gets more intense and the oak aging longer.  The Asha sees 2 years aging in French oak, with 40% of it being new.  Just 580 cases of this were made and it is sleek, with refined tannins and silky texture supporting ripe blueberry, mineral and licorice flavors.
91 points Wine Advocate and Wine Spectator

All wines will be offered at 10% off by the bottle, 15% off in mixed six packs and 20% off in mixed cases.

Maysara Winery Tasting – Thursday, June 6th., 2013 – 5-7 pm is a post from: Table Wine Asheville

We’ll start with an unique and exotically fruited white from Portugal before we move on to a silky textured Pinot Blanc from Alsace.  We’ll follow that up with a few reds starting with a pure, bright and refreshing Barbera from Italy’s Piemonte zone before we move on to a stellar value, highly rated Bordeaux from the brilliant 2010 vintage.  We’ll wrap it all up with new (2011) Zinfandel from Seghesio……….if you want to get a head start on buying wines that will make Wine Spectator’s Top 100 list, go ahead and stock up on this one.  It’s going to be fun and festive at Table Wine on Friday, so stop on by and get your week end off to a good start.
$5/person…..Free for Grape Nuts

The Wines You’ll Get To Try

1. 2011 Monte Velho Blanco (Alentejo, Portugal)
This was the wine of the spring/summer last year, but we haven’t poured it for months now.  A blend of Roupeiro, Antao Vaz and Perrum (HUH?) it is rich and creamy with a nice mix of apple and peach fruit along with refreshing acidity to provide balance.

2. 2011 Meyer Fonné Pinot Blanc Vieilles Vignes (Alsace, France)
This deceptively titled wine comes from vineyards that range in age from 35 to 50 years, and the name of the wine doesn’t sum it up.  Felix Meyer includes old vine Pinot Blanc, Auxerrois, Pinot Gris and even a little Pinot Noir in this bottling and it is a terrific value in white wine.  With a silky, oily texture and intense flavors of peach, apricot, orange, apple, pepper and mineral, this is no one trick pony.

3. 2011 Dacapo Barbera d’Asti (Piemonte, Italy)
Da capo means “from the top”, and in 1997 this estate represented a new start for two friends, colleagues from the wine trade with a desire to focus on wine with finesse, elegance, and authenticity.  Paolo Dania and Dino Riccomagno make a lovely Barbera d’Asti that embodies everything Barbera should be and then some.  Brightly fruited, pure and easy to drink, it bursts out of the glass with pure red cherry, cranberry and subtle earthy notes…………..”I find it hard not to drink the entire bottle.”  (Josh Spurling)

4. 2010 Chateau de Mirambeau Bordeaux Superieur (Bordeaux, France)
A blend of 80% Merlot, 15% Cabernet Sauvignon and the rest Cabernet Franc, this over-achieving  Bordeaux Superieur displays loads of cassis fruit, licorice and subtle smoke along with hints of graphite and earth. It is delicious, silky smooth and ideal for drinking over the next 3-4 years.

5. 2011 Seghesio Zinfandel (Sonoma County, California)
“An excellent wine from a challenging vintage, with black cherry and spice aromas opening to rich wild berry, mineral and toasty sage flavors that wrap around a concentrated core of acidity and tannins. Best from 2015 through 2021.”
92 points – Wine Spectator

Purchase any 6+ bottles of the tasting wines and we’ll give you a 15% discount.

“545″ Wine Tasting – Try 5 Wines for $5 – Friday, June 5th., 2013 – 4 to 7 pm is a post from: Table Wine Asheville

For this Saturday’s tasting, it’s more new stuff!  We’ll start with a brand new, fresh and frothy Vinho Verde from Portugal before we pour you a lovely, no oak Chardonnay from central Italy.  Next up, we’ll try a Cab-heavy blend from South Africa before we finish up with a big, fat, ripe Primitivo (Italian Zinfandel) from Puglia.  We’ve got a little something for everyone this Saturday, so just stop on by!

The Wines You’ll Get To Try

1. 2011 Aveleda Vinho Verde “Fonte” (Portugal)
Just awarded 87 points from Wine Spectator, Aveleda’s new Vinho Verde is as good as ever.  The quintessential summertime, beach-friendly white wine, this one is dry, bright and a bit fizzy with lots of green apple, citrus and floral notes.

2. 2011 Vallevo Chardonnay (Le Marche, Italy)
Stainless steel fermented Chardonnays are quite delightful in the warmer months.  Lacking the thickness and toasty/roasty notes that Chardonnay often gets labelled with, this one pops out of the glass with fresh apple, pear and citrus notes.  Perfect for front or back porch patio pounding!

3. 2012 Indaba Mosaic (Western Cape, South Africa)
Here’s a Cab-heavy blend that isn’t too heavy!  76% Cabernet Sauvignon, with other Bordeaux varietals playing a supporting role, this is just lip-smacking good with lots of nice cherry, raspberry and spice notes and round, supple tannin.

4. 2011 Poggio Anima Primitivo (Puglia, Italy)
We’ll finish with a big one!  100% Primitivo from the heel of Italy’s boot, this is dark, nearly opaque in color and offers up fat notes of blueberry, blackberry and smoky chocolate.  Try it with some babyback ribs and call it a night!

Purchase any 6+ bottles of the tasting wines and we’ll give you a 15% discount!

Free Saturday Wine Tasting – Saturday, June 8th., 2013 – 2 to 5 pm is a post from: Table Wine Asheville