Ashevilleweddingwines

05/28/2024

Weddings End Early. Last Call at 9pm. Buy Less Wine? Buy Better Wine! Call Kristen at 828-575-9525! https://www.nytimes.com/2024/05/25/fashion/weddings/weddings-end-early.html #:~:text=the%20Wee%20Hours.-,Newlyweds%20Want%20to%20End%20Early.,new%20normal%20for%20some%20weddings.&text=When%20Betsy%20and%20Gabriel%20Martinez,garden%20—%20with%20plenty%20of%20daylight.

05/08/2024

https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/2024/05/03/bridesmaid-destination-wedding-costs/73416885007/

04/12/2024

Another % Star Review for Kristen for her wedding wine consultation: https://metrowinesasheville.com/blog/another-5-star-review-for-kristen-202404120840

01/29/2024

https://www.cbsnews.com/news/climate-activists-throw-soup-mona-lisa-louvre-paris-france/

Video on social media showed two climate activists hurling soup at the "Mona Lisa" at Paris's Louvre Museum and shouting slogans advocating for a sustainable food system.

01/12/2024

https://www.wsj.com/articles/diamonds-made-with-solar-power-are-offering-fiancees-ethical-fashion-475d1c7b

Lab-grown diamonds were relatively unknown in the jewelry industry a decade ago, but now make up a fifth of diamond sales by value.

01/08/2024

https://www.nytimes.com/2024/01/06/style/wedding-sheet-cakes-table-long.html

Why are receptions (and Instagram) increasingly filled with table-long confections?

12/09/2023

https://www.wsj.com/lifestyle/lab-grown-diamond-rings-look-real-wedding-engagement-8dad8364

Couples find that lab-grown diamonds make it cheaper to get engaged or upgrade to bigger rings. But there are rocky moments.

12/04/2023

Ambrose Rhapsody Murray, a 27-year-old self-taught artist raised in Asheville, was selected for the 30 Under 30 Art & Style, a category designated for those “creating and designing the future of fashion and the arts.”

Ambrose Rhapsody Murray on the 2024 30 Under 30 - Art & Style - Ambrose Rhapsody Murray is a self-taught artist with roots in Florida and Asheville, North

10/16/2023

ANOTHER 5 Star Review for Kristen: "Kristen was fabulous to work with! She made the planning process easy and ensured that our wedding bar was stocked with the perfect quantity of our chosen beer and wine selections for our 200 guests. We highly recommend Metro Wines for your wedding or other big event ~ rest assured, their professional team has you covered!" Seriously, the 5 Star Reviews for Kristen, The Weeding Coordinator roll in faster than I can post them!

10/16/2023

Another 5 Star Review for Kristen: "They were truly Excellent to work with for our wedding! Thanks Metro Wines" MN

09/16/2023

Another 5 Star Review for Kristen, Wedding and events Coordinator : "I loved working with Kristen while planning a family wedding! She was always quick to respond
and made picking out the wine a fun experience. Everyone I have been in contact with has been upbeat and helpful. I’ll be shopping here regularly from now on."

08/01/2023

Located in Sandomil, Seia, near the Serra da Estrela mountain, Quinta do Covão has an ideal climate for wines with high acidity and cellar potential. Lúcia Ferreira started making wine 10 years ago. The 2021 cuvée has only ambient yeast, hand-harvested. 9 days of maceration and 15 days on the lees, racking and aging in stainless steel. 25% Encruzado, 32% Malvasia Fina, 19% Bicoal, 14% Gouveio. Certified sustainable. 12%ALC

07/23/2023

Perfect on the Table and in the Glass: Bacchus Pinot Noir! Winery Notes: "Dark ruby color. Light to medium bodied with aromas and flavors of raspberry, tart cherry, spice with a touch of earth. Supple and balanced with a smooth finish. Call Kristen (828) 575-9525!

07/10/2023

Dreams? Talking in Your Sleep. Find out What it is all about. Sunday, July 6th! https://metrowinesasheville.com/events/july-16th-learning-the-language-of-your-dreams-with-tayria-ward

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5V3IezcuJ-U

Join us July 16th 2pm-3:30pm for a presentation from Tanya Ward. The cost is $15 and includes a presentation and a glass of wine and light snacks. The location is at ‘Engaged Asheville’ 41 N Merrimon Suite #107 Asheville, NC 28804. (Reynolds’s Village) Dreams are pure nature,” says Swiss psy...

07/07/2023

Bottled Wedding Joy! Fleuri is located at the center of the ten Beaujolais Cru, on the Western side of the Beaujolais hills, allowing the vineyards to benefit from warm morning sunshine during growing season. The wine is silky, supple with delicate floral aromas, and bright aromas of blueberry and red fruits. Tannins are delicate and integrated. Shop here: https://metro-wines.shoplightspeed.com/chateau-gaillard-alice-fleurie-beaujolais.html

06/19/2023

A cooperative winery founded in the 1960s, Estreia by Ponte de Barca is committed to supporting local vineyards and producing wines that showcase the unique terroir of the Lima and Vez river valleys in Northwest Portugal. With more than 50 years of winemaking experience, the winery produces clean and expressive wines that reflect the typical characteristics of their terroir. This Vinho Verde Rosé is lively and bright with aromas and flavors of strawberries, cherries, and mild spices. This spritzy and semi-sweet wine pairs nicely with chicken, bold seafood dishes, and Indian and Thai cuisines.

06/17/2023

We Know Rose: MetroWines quoted in Wall Street Journal:

Wine retailers are reporting a dip in rosé sales overall, but certain bottles continue to sell steadily—for good reason. Our wine columnist picks pinks that truly warrant their popularity.

06/15/2023

https://www.wsj.com/articles/pricey-hurdle-before-the-wedding-a-splashy-proposal-7b4f414b

South Koreans like to pop the question in a fancy hotel suite, with a new designer handbag to mark the occasion.