Mountain Spirits: Beer and Wine Tastings this Weekend

July 17, 2015, 5:30 PM - 8 PM at Maggie B's Wine and Specialty Store, 10 C South Main Street in Weaverville NC - Greek Wine Tasting. Greece has been struggling quite a bit lately so this week Maggie B's will be supporting their economy by showcasing Greek wines for our tasting. Come show your support by trying some of their delicious wines.

Deal of the Week at Maggie B's: Terraprima White Xarel.lo & Riesling Grapes.  "Aromas of fresh white-fleshed fruit such as gooseberries, with floral notes, smoky notes and hints of aromatic herbs. The wine shows complexity and the minerality of this unique terroir. The Xarel·lo makes for a structured and full-bodied wine and the Riesling provides the elegance and depth and it has a long finish on the palette." WAS: $16.99 THIS WEEK: $13.99.


July 17, 2015, 5 PM - 7 PM at Hops and Vines, 797 Haywood Rd, Ste 100 in Asheville NC -  Free Beer Tasting: New and Limited Releases from The Bruery. Hotienroth - This tart, German-style Berliner Weisse is as authentic as it gets. Brewed using lactobacillus and a hint of brettanomyces to sour this very unusual, low gravity wheat beer. Jardinier, which is French for “gardener,” was inspired by the fresh, sessionable beers so often found on the Belgian dinner table. Bright and flavorful with an assertive hop character. Saison Rue is an unfiltered, bottle conditioned, Belgian/French-style farmhouse ale. This is a beer of subtlety and compleConde Villar Winesxity, with malted rye, spicy, fruity yeast notes.

July 18, 2015, 3 PM to 6 PM - FREE Tasting of Conde Villar Wines - great value wine out of Portugal. Vinho Verde: Bright and clear and refreshing! Abundant and elegant floral tones joined by pleasant and fresh citrus tones. Slightly effervescent, perfect for the pool. Rosé: Fresh and bright! Smooth and creamy with red berry flavors and a good balance between the alcohol and acidity. Tinto: Very fruity and tones of red berries. Soft and velvet feeling. Well structured, the tannins and the acidity are well blended with the abundant fruit. 10% off all featured bottles on Saturday at Hops and Vines.