Metro Wines Blog
The Renaissance in Florence was documented by scholars scribes and artists. At the heart, was Vespasiano da Bisticci. Born 1422, he was called then and now, "the king of the world's booksellers." At a time when books were made by hand, Vespasiano produced hundreds of volumes from his bookshop.
The "Wicked Emperor" in the book below is Nero. Falsh forward to last week.
"The Arch of Nero" by Thomas Cole sold for $15 million at a Sotheby's auction.
Book Review: A few weeks back, Ciao Asheville suggested "A Fatal Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum" by Emma Southon.
Goodbye our Friend.
Brett came to North Carolina from the restaurant world in Los Angeles and chose to spend a year and a half with us @MetroWines. But it seems that all good things must end and so it is time for Brett to use his years of experience and pursue his goals in the wine and hospitality industry. He will be joining the Leo's House of Thirst team in West Asheville and we all wish him the best and hope we will see him often @MetroWines.
Sail on Brett! Asheville is fortunate to have you here.
Aromas of nectarine, tangerine, lime zest and elderflower lead to a medium-bodied palate of fresh flavors of green apple, lychee, honeydew and pineapple. Wine shows balance between fruit flavors, refreshing acidity and a crisp, lingering finish. Drink this dry white wine as an aperitif or with a variety of food pairings from salads to seafood including salmon, oysters, crab and chowder, and Asian and Thai influenced dishes.
Wine Enthusiast 90 Points
Tones of freshly cut pear and apple shine in this ready for the table, young wine. The fruit is the whole show here and should be enjoyed while it remains balanced and pure.
$16.99 at wine.com
$14.99 @MetroWines
Eric Asimov, Ameztoi Txakolina and MetroWines
From Da Maison Selections in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, we have had Ameztoi Txakolina since we opened!
Welcome aboard Eric!
Ameztoi produces classic Txakolina, the delicious, bright, slightly fizzy, low alcohol wines that are consumed like water in Spanish Euskadi (Basque Country). Vineyards are very close to the ocean, full of verdant, green cover throughout the year. Mostly Hondarribi Zuri, with 10% Hondarribi Beltza from 20-25 year-old vines, fermented in stainless. Briny and bright, Ameztoi refreshes with juicy lime fruit and Txakolina's characteristic spritz.
"If you like Picpoul, you like Txakolina!"
2020 is $21@MetroWines
Eric Asimov is paying $22 in NYC!