Harvest Farm Dinner

 
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Harvest Farm Dinner at Blackbird
Monday, October 23rd, 6:30
Menu and Details Here:
 
The WOW FACTOR: The Farmers Join Us!
The evening is $125 (exclusive of tax & gratuity). Seating is limited .
Please reserve your seat by calling Brenden Wyand at  828-254-2502
or email: information@theblackbirdrestaurant.com 
 
 

Another 5 Star Review for Cat!

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Another 5 Star Review for Cat from GR:
"Metro has a great selection and Kat was so nice and helpful!
We described what we wanted and she took us right to it!"

Wine Pairing Dinner at Blackbird

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News Release: Saturday, September 30, 2023
About: A Harvest Farm Dinner: Wine Pairing Evening at Blackbird

The Blackbird Presents A Harvest Farm Dinner with Metro Wines and Juniper Cooper of Johnson Brothers/Mutual Distributing of North Carolina.
Please join us on Monday, October 23rd  at The Blackbird, 47 Biltmore Ave in downtown Asheville, for a special dinner to celebrate the harvest season and highlight our local farm partners. 
 
Each course has been designed by Executive Chef and Owner, Michael Reppert and carefully paired with a wine  selection from sustainably certified, family-led wineries from around the world. In addition, we are fortunate enough to be joined by several of our local farm partners who will talk about their journeys and experiences/farming ethos with the courses that feature their products.
 
The evening begins at 6:30pm with a Bubbly Welcome Pour paired with an amuse and will then continue with 4 courses, dessert, and their wines.
-Apple Goat Cheese Amuse with Cuvee Francoise Cremant de Limoux Brut
 
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1st Course
- Local Pear Salad with Walnut, Creamy Pear Vinaigrette
   paired with Ceretto Langhe Arneis Blange 2021
2nd Course
-Malinak Farms Candied Roaster Squash Bisque (Speaker: Rama Malinak- Malinak Farms)
  paired with Shaya Habis Old Vine Verdejo 2018
3rd Course
-Gourmet Mountain Mushroom Risotto (Speaker: Tony Buckner- Gourmet Mountain Mushrooms)
paired with Donald Patz Maritana Russian River Valley Pinot Noir "Le Russe" 2020
4th Course
-Braised Brasstown Beef, Local Autumn Root Vegetables (Speaker: Garrett Osburn- Brasstown Beef)
    paired with Shatter Cotes Catalanes Old Vine Grenache 2021
Dessert
-Apple Crumb Cake, Housemade Ice Cream
paired with Paula Kornell California Brut
 
Monday, October 23rd at 6:30pm
The evening is $125 (non-inclusive of tax and gratuity) and the wines will be available the same week through Metro Wines. Seating is limited so please reserve your seat by calling 828-254-2502 or online at https://theblackbirdrestaurant.com/reservations/
 
We look forward to seeing you there and sharing this special evening.
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Gina Trippi: Contact for MetroWines
Charlotte Street! It's the Next BIG Thing!
"Big Shop Selection. Small Shop Service"
(828) 575-9525
 

An Evening in Bordeaux

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New Release: Friday, September 29, 2023
About: French Wine Pairing Dinner
 
Please join us on Thursday, November 2nd, 6:30pm, at Engaged in Reynolds Village, for "An Evening in Bordeaux!" Chef Sam Etheridge will prepare a true French dinner with wines paired by Importer Jean-Christian Rostagni. Chef Sam Etheridge will be available to take your questions about the menu and Importer Jean-Christian Rostagni will pour the wines and discuss pairing food and wine!
 
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Chateau Vignol, Entre Deux Mers 2022, Château la Fleur des Pins Blanc 2019, Château Léhoul Graves Supérieures 2020

Lemon Pepper oysters served 3 ways

Chateau Haut-Bergeron Sauternes 2013

Foie Gras torchon, fennel apple chutney, little gem salad, 

cider vinaigrette

Chateau Coulonge Malbec 2016, Château Léhoul Grand Vin de Graves 2019, Château Le Chatelet St. Emilion Grand Cru Classé 2018

Duck confit terrine, cherry bordelaise, winter squash, garlic greens

Château Haut-Bergeron 2016 Sauternes

Blue Cheese cheesecake, poached pear, spiced honey syrup, pecan crumble

"Please reserve your seats early," says John Kerr of MetroWines, "The very mention of Chef Sam Etheridge and Importer Jean-Christian Rostagni, creates a buzz that guarantees a sell out!"

The evening is $95 plus tax. You must cancel 48 hours in advance for a full refund. A Link to buy tickets will be posted next week. Until that time, please call (828) 575-9525 to reserve your seats.
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Gina Trippi: Contact for Metrowines
Charlotte Street! It's the Next BIG Thing!
"Big Shop Selection. Small Shop Service"
(828) 575-9525

Trick or Tarot

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News Release: Monday, September 25, 2023

About: Ciao Asheville Event: Trick or Tarot? The History of Tarot in Italy

Tarot cards originated in northern Italy during the late 14th or early 15th century. They began as illustrated playing cards with imaginative themes and were used for a leisurely card game called tarocchi, which became popular in Europe. Tarocchi eventually became tarot in southern France and around the mid 18th century decks started to be used for divination and fortune telling while also being infused with a layer of the occult. In modern times you'll find a never-ending variety of designs and themes for tarot cards, from French Impressionism to Star Wars.

Just in time for Halloween, join Ciao Asheville and local teacher, folklorist and book author H. Byron Ballard as she discusses the history of tarot and how cards are interpreted (is drawing the Death card always a bad thing?) She'll also do some sample card interpretations for attendees. 

This event will take place on Thursday, October 26, from 5-6pm at Metro Wines, 169 Charlotte Street, Asheville. Price for the evening is $20 + tax and includes a glass of red or white Italian wine. Register online here and find out more information about this event here. (Note: registration refundable up to 48 hours prior to the event.) For more information call Metro Wines at (828) 575-9525.

Note for attendees: Please park at the back of the parking lot at Metro Wines. 

Contacts:
Ciao Asheville: Gail Rampersaud, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Metro Wines: Gina Trippi, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.