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Menu for Mary Taylor LIVE Dinner at Quench!

Tuesday, 15 October 2024 10:19
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Chef Sam slams it home again with an incredible menu
for The Mary Taylor LIVE Dinner @Quench! in Woodfin!
And his signature wine compairson.
 

Remi Larroque “Gaillacoise” Pet Nat-

 

-Oysters and apples

Francois-Xavier Joseph Saumur-

 

-Tuna crudo, coconut curry, yuzu, black salt, citrus caviar

Luc Poullain Touraine rose-

 

-Tomato and watermelon gazpacho, strawberry goat cheese toast, ham chips

Odile Delfon Cahors Malbec-

 

-Duck confit and lentils, radicchio

Comparison Of Portuguese Reds-

 

-Portuguese style short ribs, sausage and potato, Lion’s Mane Mushroom

 

-Chocolate and Cheese

WSET Classes at Quench!

Tuesday, 17 September 2024 14:55
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News Release: Tuesday, September 17th, 2024
About: WSET Classes by Melanie Webber in Partnership with the Asheville School of Wine @MetroWines.

We are excited to announce the first series of WSET Award in Wines certification courses for 2025, presented by MWWine School in partnership with Asheville School of Wines/Metro Wines, including WSET Level 3 Award in Wines, one of the industry’s most prestigious and most rigorous credentials. Join us in January to elevate your wine game. Use code OWN2025 to receive 10% off all Asheville course registrations.
 
WSET Level 3 Award in Wines starts on January 19th
WSET Level 1 Award in Wines on January 26th
WSET Level 2 Award in Wines starts on February 16th
 
Courses and Dates:
WSET Level 1 Award in Wines                  January 26
                                                                  One day class & exam
 
WSET Level 2 Award in Wines                  Feb 16, 17 & 25
                                                                   Three day class & exam
 
WSET Level 3 Award in Wines                  Jan 19, 21, 27, 28, Feb 10, 18 & 25
                                                                   Six day class & exam day
(5 in-person and 1 webinar )
 
All classes at Quench! Wine Bistro
QuenchAVL.com
60 North Merrimon Ave. Suite 105, Reynolds Village 
in Woodfin. Free and Easy Parking.

Level 3 Award in Wines 
An advanced level qualification for professionals working in the wine industry and for serious wine enthusiasts.

 
Sunday/Tuesday January 19th/21st, 9:30 – 5:00 pm (in person)
Monday/Tuesday January  27th/28th 9:30 – 5:00 pm (in person)
Monday February 10th 6:00 – 9:00 pm EDT (online webinar)
Tuesday February 18th 9:30 – 5:00 pm (in person, Final Class)
Monday February 24th – 9:30 – 1:00 pm (Exam Day)
Registration closes January 6th
Course Price: $1,499
Classes at Quench! in Reynolds Village, Asheville
 
   For individuals seeking to delve deeply into the world of wines. Provides a detailed understanding of grape growing and wine making. Open to students with WSET Level 2 Award in Wines, or who can demonstrate knowledge at an Intermediate level through the completion of equivalent education courses, or who have sufficient wine trade experience. The course covers wines of the world in – depth (35+ hours) and tastings of 70+ wines. This qualification has a minimum requirement of 84 hours of study time, including 30 hours of classroom time. Please see my note on Level 3 and the commitment the class requires
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Level 1 Award in Wines 
Perfect for Tasting Room and Restaurant Service Pros and Wine Lovers

 
Sunday, January 26th, Course & Exam, 9:30am - 5:00pm
Registration closes January 13th
Course price: $350
Classes at Quench! in Reynolds Village, Asheville
 
   A beginner level introduction to wine, all in one day,  suitable for those starting a wine career or pursuing an interest in wine. You’ll explore the main types and styles of wine through sight, smell, and taste, while also gaining the skills to describe wines accurately, and make food and wine pairings, as well as learning wine service and etiquette. Tasting of 10 wines from around the world.
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Level 2 Award in Wines 
A Deep Dive into Wine Styles & Regions, Winemaking & Wine Tasting

 
Part 1 and 2: Sunday/Monday, February 16th/17th, 9:30am - 5:00pm
Please note these dates include President’s Day
Part 3 and Exam: Tuesday, February, 25th, 9:30am - 5:00pm
Registration closes February 11th
Course price: $850
Classes at Quench! in Reynolds Village, Asheville
 
  For individuals seeking a core understanding of a wide range of wines, this qualification explores the major grape varieties of the world and regions in which they are grown. Through a blend of tasting and theory, we explore the factors that impact style and quality and learn to describe wines with confidence. Course includes tastings of over 35 wines. “Melanie makes the learning accessible, fun and engaging, all while ensuring a depth of understanding. Melanie’s classes are essential learning for anyone who is serious about expanding their wine education as well as for those who love wine, but also want to keep it real.”

Melanie Webber, DipWSET, Director
MWWine School
  Melanie Webber is a certified wine educator, sommelier, writer and communications expert who helps wine industry professionals achieve their wine certifications and wine lovers deepen their appreciation and understanding of wine. At the core of everything Melanie does is her passion to make it fun to learn how to taste, assess and enjoy wine.  
   She holds the globally-recognized Diploma in Wine & Spirits from WSET as well as the French Wine Scholar and Spanish Wine Scholar certifications from the Wine Scholar Guild and is certified by the Wine & Spirit Education Trust to teach WSET Level 1, 2 and 3 Awards in Wine. Melanie’s MWWine School is an approved program provider of WSET and Spanish/French Wine Scholar courses in Asheville, NC and Paso Robles.She has taught WSET courses since 2018, helping over 700 industry professionals and wine lovers achieve their certifications. 
   She is also an adjunct Wine Studies professor at College of the Canyons in Santa Clarita.  Melanie has traveled extensively to wine regions around the world gathering material for classes as well for her articles for her blog, BottlePoet, and for a variety of other outlets.  Melanie’s articles “The Wine Student” and "Chianti spritzer on the beach" were shortlisted in the 2023 and 2024 Jancis Robinson Wine Writing competition and both are published at JancisRobinson.com.
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Register for All Classes Here:
 
Contact: Kristen Calloway
Charlotte Street! It's the Next BIG Thing!
"Big Shop Selection. Small Shop Service"
(828) 575-9525

Empire Distribution "Comparative" Wine tasting

Monday, 16 September 2024 13:37
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News Release: September 16th, 2024
About: Empire Distribution "Comparative" Wine Tasting
 
Please join us at Metro Wines on Charlotte Street on October 3rd from 4 to 6pm as Holly Leightener of Empire Distribution hosts a wine tasting comparing the same grapes from different regions. Event is, as always, "at the bar" and "on the house" and parking is free, close and easy.

Tasting:
Chateau de Villaneuve Saumur Blanc 
Chateau de Villaneuve Saumur Rouge
  On the plateau overlooking the Loire, the Château de Villeneuve offers stunning views of the river. Magnificent 18th century mansion serving as the winery is built in stone. The 25 acres surrounding the property of the family provides for give complex wines marked by a great personality. The plan of the vineyard is to maximize rooting and water supply to the vine, preserving natural enemies to promote integrated pest management and to limit the use of pesticides.

Domaine Beatrice et Pascal Lambert Chinon Blanc
Domaine Beatrice et Pascal Lambert Chinon Rouge
  Founded in 1987 near Chinon, Beatrice and Pascal have been carefully cultivating Cabernet Franc and Chenin Blanc in soils that range between sand and gravel deposits, limestone-clay soils and flint based clay soils. For over 20 years, the estate has been practicing organic viticulture and biodynamic preparations, becoming certified in 2012. 
  With their trusty draft-horse Isis, they plow the rows between the vines, planting each year different cover crops to assist in the uptake of the biodynamic preparations while adding back nutrients for the following season. Their overall purpose is to accentuate the purity of the terroir from which their vines come, while allowing them to elaborate on their personalities in the cellar. 
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Contact: Gina Trippi
Charlotte Street! It's the Next BIG Thing!
"Big Shop Selection. Small Shop Service"
(828) 575-9525

Tasting Wines made by Women Winemakers

Sunday, 15 September 2024 16:42
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News Release: Sunday, September 15th, 2024
About: Tasting Wines by Women Winemakers
 
Join us at Quench! in Reynolds Village on September 25th from 3-6pm. Juniper Cooper hosts a wine tasting of wines by women winemakers to celebrate Mother Daughter Day. The event is "at the Quench Bar" and "on the house."  Expect a few snacks from Quench! in house Chef, Sam Etheridge.
 
Wine Enthusiast says: "For centuries, winemaking was a male-dominated field. Today, women across the globe are changing that narrative and shaking up the industry, adding ever-more names to history’s list of important women in wine. Even in the face of obstacles that have some women in wine struggling to stay afloat, female change makers are fighting to make the fruit of the vine more inclusive for future generations."
 
"Come for the tasting," says Gina Trippi, co-owner of Quench!. "And stay for dinner!"
 
Quench! is located at 60 North Merrimon, Ste 105, in Reynolds Village, Woodfin. For more information about Quench!, go to QuenchAVL.com
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Contact: Gina Trippi
Charlotte Street! It's the Next BIG Thing!
"Big Shop Selection. Small Shop Service"
(828) 575-9525