Metro Wines Blog
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Sunday, June 2nd
"After 28 hours of travel, I have finally landed in Brindisi, Puglia, the "heel of Italy's boot. The landscape here is dry and tan with the occasional green shrubs dotting the tan scrub brush. Is is very hot and flat. The cities I pass look more like the Middle East than what I expected Italy to look like. I'm heading to the hotel for a quick shower and to change out of the clothes I have been wearing since yesterday morning, then we are off to a winery, Livelli, for dinner. I'm in Primitivo and Negroamaro country and I can't wait to see what the winery has in store for us."
News Release: Saturday, June 1st, 2024
Please join us on Monday, June 24th, at The Blackbird, 47 Biltmore Ave in downtown Asheville, for a special dinner to celebrate the evening of this year's Midsummer and Chef Mike's favorite Shakespeare play. The evening begins at 6:30pm with a Bubbly Welcome Pour and then continues with 6 courses, dessert, and curated wine pairings. $125 (non-inclusive of tax and gratuity)
"A magical evening of delights awaits and we are eager to share with you!" says Juniper Cooper. "Experience Shakespeare's menu at Blackbird's Table."
ALL RESERVATIONS THROUGH OPEN TABLE LINK:
https://www.opentable.com/booking/experiences-availability?rid=54910&restref=54910&experienceId=311122&utm_source=external&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=shared
Wines will be available to order and available the same week through Metro Wines. Any questions please emailThis email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
About: "A Midsummer Night's Dream Dinner"
Why is everyone in town talking about Wine Dinners at Blackbird. Find out for yourself when Juniper Cooper hosts the third in a series of magical evenings as Wine, Summer and Shakespeare blend together. The Blackbird Presents "A Midsummer Night's Dream Dinner" with Metro Wines and Juniper Cooper of Johnson Brothers/Mutual Distributing of North Carolina.
Please join us on Monday, June 24th, at The Blackbird, 47 Biltmore Ave in downtown Asheville, for a special dinner to celebrate the evening of this year's Midsummer and Chef Mike's favorite Shakespeare play. The evening begins at 6:30pm with a Bubbly Welcome Pour and then continues with 6 courses, dessert, and curated wine pairings. $125 (non-inclusive of tax and gratuity)
This 7-Course celebration has been designed with special nods to the foods and characters from various acts of the play. Each dish will feature the produce and edible creations from our local farms and kitchens to highlight the fullness of our growing season and will be paired with a wine selection from sustainably certified, family wineries from around the world.
"A magical evening of delights awaits and we are eager to share with you!" says Juniper Cooper. "Experience Shakespeare's menu at Blackbird's Table."
ALL RESERVATIONS THROUGH OPEN TABLE LINK:
https://www.opentable.com/
Wines will be available to order and available the same week through Metro Wines. Any questions please email
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Contact for MetroWines: Gina Trippi
Charlotte Street! It's the Next BIG Thing!
"Big Shop Selection. Small Shop Service"
(828) 575-9525
News Release: Friday, May 24th, 2024
About: The Nebbiolo Grape from Vine to Barolo
Join Juniper Cooper and Ciao Asheville @MetroWines, Wednesday, June 19th, 5:30-6:30, for "Becoming Barolo" as we learn how Nebbiolo goes from vine to bottle as Barolo. We will taste 4 spectacular bottles, 2 early in the process bottles of Nebbiolo, a Barbaresco and a Barolo! Served with cheese, bread and a Surprise Bottle! Event Cost is $40 (+tax). Seating is limited to 20. Reserve Your Seat by calling (828) 575-9525 or online: https://metro-wines.shoplightspeed.com/events/
Said for centuries, Barolo is king of wine and wine of kings. And so it is! There is nothing that says the recipient is worthy of the best, nothing that says elegance, no wine that speaks of confidence, strength and tradition like Barolo.
Join Juniper Cooper and Ciao Asheville @MetroWines, Wednesday, June 19th, 5:30-6:30, for "Becoming Barolo" as we learn how Nebbiolo goes from vine to bottle as Barolo. We will taste 4 spectacular bottles, 2 early in the process bottles of Nebbiolo, a Barbaresco and a Barolo! Served with cheese, bread and a Surprise Bottle! Event Cost is $40 (+tax). Seating is limited to 20. Reserve Your Seat by calling (828) 575-9525 or online: https://metro-wines.
Said for centuries, Barolo is king of wine and wine of kings. And so it is! There is nothing that says the recipient is worthy of the best, nothing that says elegance, no wine that speaks of confidence, strength and tradition like Barolo.
What is this magic? Barolo is a red wine from Piedmont, Italy. Made from Nebbiolo, a small, thin-skinned grape, the wine is generally high in acid and tannins. To be called “Barolo” in Italy, the bottle must be 100% Nebbiolo. No exceptions. And no additives to soften the natural tannins which is why a bottle of Barolo needs age, a cork and a cool dark place!
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Contact: Gina Trippi
Charlotte Street! It's the Next BIG Thing!
"Big Shop Selection. Small Shop Service"
(828) 575-9525