Cheese Store of AVL

Offering artisan cheese, cured meats, local products, in house menu, party platters, gift baskets, Parkway Picnics, and a private room special events.

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AFUEGA'L PITU - cheese with a history. We love visiting Cristina and her team to learn the fine art of cheese making Asturain style!

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Bormeo is a beautiful town on the coast. A great stop for a stroll and a meal.
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How do you pronounce Gaztelugatxe?
A special place on the Bay of Bisque. Hike on up and ring the bell!
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So much cider; so little time. A visit to Oviedo can help remedy that. Visit Cider Alley to taste and experience Asturian cider. Why pour in such a way and why such small pours? Come and find out!

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What is the language that we hear when we're in a local restaurant in Gijon or Ovieda, Asturias? That would be Asturian the language of region. It's a Romance language and at times sounds a little like Spanish but it's its own... https://t.co/6KJqlPhinl

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Most certainly a favorite past time in the Basque Country is eating. For sports there is Pelota Mano - similar to hand ball. Fronton (courts) can be found in even the smallest of villages. A simple outdoor court can... https://t.co/3sT4yYL8rD

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A favorite way for the Basque to visit with family and friends is over pintxos (pronounced "pinch - o's") and wine/cider/beer/vermouth. You can't go wrong with finding a tasty treat (pintxos) to have with your drink.

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Bilbao and the amazing Guggenheim Museum - certainly a highlight of the Basque Country. A walk along the river into old town, an afternoon at the museum, a coffee or a vermouth before dinner. Life is good.

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In the Basque country cider is aged in and served from large barrels. The cider is still (not carbonated) so one way to areate the cider is to catch the cider in your glass as it shoots out from the barrel.... https://t.co/N1ttQVODae

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The Basque Country goes so far back in history that it's not clear where the people or the language originate. Learn more about the language of the Basque people - Euskera - with the link below.... https://t.co/ifoVKReF6w

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If you're a fan of cave-aged blue cheese then Cabrales is just for you. We spent a lovely day in Las Arenas and included a visit to Queseria Vega de Tordin. Yum!
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The small town of Villaviciosa in the autonomous region of Asturias is a favorite of ours - perfect for a delicious meal and jaunt around town and a visit to the mountainside.

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Explore Northern Spain - we have our dates for this year - Sept 28 - Oct 7. Check out the website for more info, itinerary, pricing, photos and more! https://t.co/fLNKJDCN75 https://t.co/Ejm8pz95BL

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The historic city of Gijon sits on the beautiful Bay of Bisque. On our last visit we went to the ruins of the Roman Baths.... https://t.co/WVmEzGYruh

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Like so many things in Northern Spain it's difficult to choose between so many options. It's certainly true with cheese.
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This article by Carol Byrne is a little dated (she updated it last year) but it's an easy read with some good info.
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We have our dates for this year's tour to Northern Spain - Sept 28 - Oct 7 - checkout the website for more info, an itinerary, pricing, lots of photos and more! https://t.co/fLNKJDCN75 https://t.co/0ADzWuBuGv

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Join us at Turgua this Saturday for Fairview's very own cider festival. Come and have some delicious cheese from some of our local makers and taste some barrel aged ciders that are to die for! Apple pressing from 2 - 5 p.m. Cheese from 3 - 5 p.m.... https://t.co/yN2g28GfZ4

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August 14th - Cheese & Cider at TreeRock Social Cider House. See you there! https://t.co/34a6FntUK8 https://t.co/VhistwRzmS

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Space is still available on the small-group tour to Northern Spain with the Cheese Store of Asheville. Visit the website to learn more and reserve your spot before the July 31st deadline!
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