If you are into the world of wine then you might have noticed recently that the United States of America registered a new American Viticultural Area (AVA). If, however, you are not into the wonderful and fascinating world of wine then you probably didn’t notice this fact. Nevertheless, whatever your disposition is towards wine, you … Full Story
For the first time in 86 years, the PGA is returning to Asheville North Carolina with the inaugural Biltmore Championship which will be played at the Cliffs at Walnut Cove. The event, which is scheduled to be held September 17th – 20th, comes at a perfect time for this region. Late September in the hills … Full Story
You might have noticed over the past month that there was this “10BEST Readers’ Choice” contest going on with the popular and national news agency, USA Today. One of our companies, Asheville Wine Tours, was part of this competition and you might have seen us promoting this a little bit over the past month (sorry … Full Story
When someone mentioned “eloping” 30 years ago, it typically implied a secret or extremely private marriage. While this still holds true for some elopements, the meaning has evolved. Modern elopements are less about “running away” and often include close family and friends, without the secrecy. In a way, the modern interpretation of an elopement seems … Full Story
It has been awhile since I posted anything about our journey through wine education. On the last update there were three of us from Van in Black that attempted passing level 3 in Wines course from the Wine & Spirit Educational Trust (WSET) organization. It was a very difficult test that involved three different tests … Full Story
Sometimes, somethings need to be restated over and over again to make a very important point. While this point may be obvious to some, it might not be so obvious to others and needs to be repeated. Today that point is that Western North Carolina is open for business! Yes, this area was hit by … Full Story
Throw on your best Holiday beanie, with a pom pom of course, grab your hot chocolate and hop in for a Christmas light tour with the Van in Black! Whether it’s the spectacular light land that is the Tryon Equestrian Center holiday light display or just riding around quaint downtowns with a flair for Christmas … Full Story
Obviously the THAT referenced in the title was Hurricane Helene; a ruthless storm that crossed over our area that caused major destruction to the entire region but especially in and around Asheville North Carolina. When I say “that is behind us…” I am only talking about the storm itself. The aftermath and effects of this … Full Story
This is part five of a five part series that is describing an epic road trip to Alaska that was made from North Carolina with a Rivian R1S. Please be sure to read part one, part two, part three, and part four of the story before continuing with this post. The Good, The Bad, and … Full Story
This is part four of a five part series that is describing an epic road trip to Alaska that was made from North Carolina with a Rivian R1S. Please be sure to read part one, part two, and part three of the story before continuing with this post. The Long and Winding Road… The time … Full Story