I’ve been drinking wines from this producer for years, and the 2016 Casa Castillo Monastrell is one of the top values this estate has ever put out. Rated 91+ points by Robert Paker’s Wine Advocate …
When Will Table Wine Reopen For In-Store Shopping?
As some businesses begin to reopen, we’ve been getting a lot of questions about when we will allow customers back in the store to shop. While we are still open for curbside pickup, I do …
2018 Cristia Cotes du Rhone Blanc – Drinks Like White Chateauneuf
The 2018 Cristia Cotes du Rhone Blanc absolutely blew me away when I tasted it. It honestly reminds me of a Chateauneuf du Pape Blanc and a good one at that. This is White Rhone …
White Burgundy Extreme Value – 2018 Jean Manciat Macon-Charnay
The 2018 Jean Manciat Macon-Charnay is an absurd value in high quality White Burgundy. From one of my favorite producers in the Maconnais, Manciat has scored big time in the highly rated 2018 vintage. This …
Satisfying Sicilian Red – 2016 Morgante Nero d’Avola
It was a bottle of Morgante Nero d’Avola that introduced me to the joys of Sicily’s most noble grape variety. And after tasting their newest release recently, both David and I agreed it was in …
2016 Burgo Viejo Rioja Crianza – 92 points and less than $15!
I’m not gonna’ beat around the bush — the week is off to a rough start. But it’s about to get better! The 2016 Burgo Viejo Rioja Crianza is a 92 point-rated red that retails …
Top Value Corsican White – Domaine Vetriccie Ile de Beaute Blanc
I know it’s still winter, but it’s been forever since I’ve run a good white special. And the 2018 Domaine Vetriccie Ile de Beaute Blanc is something you’ve got try. Rated 90 points by Wine …
Focus on De Maison Selections – Free Wine Tasting
Join us for a free wine tasting featuring wines from importer Andre Tamers’ De Maison Selections. Haw River Wine Man’s Mike Tiano will join us to tell you about the wines, the producers, and the …
Free New Arrivals Wine Tasting
Want to taste what’s new and hot at the store? Join us this Saturday for our Try Five For Free Wine Tasting and sample a quintet of new arrivals! Asheville’s Best Free Wine Tasting! Just …
Willamette Valley Pinot Noir Deal of the Year – Averaen Pinot Noir
Back up the trucks folks! The 2018 Averaen Pinot Noir is one of the best, sub-$25, Oregon Pinot Noirs I’ve ever tasted. Boasting textbook style and coming from the same team who makes Banshee Wines …