The Purple Onion will host a wine tasting on November 6 at 6:30 just in time to stock your cellar for the holidays. The tasting will feature wines from Kermit Lynch, wine importer, author, winemaker and pioneer in the wine industry. Lynch received the James Beard Foundation’s Award as wine professional of the year, was Knighted by the French Government with their prestigious Legion d’Honneur and received the Veuve Cliquot award for his book, Adventures on the Wine Route. He has had an enduring influence on the wine industry because of his focus on small, artisan producers who make authentic wines expressive of their terroir and his early practice of using refrigerated shipping containers for importing wine. The cost for the tasting will be $49 (plus tax and gratuity) and will include a taste of seven different wines and delicious food chosen to pair with them.  Nick Demos, cwe, advanced Sommelier and wine specialist from Tryon distributing will be on hand to talk about the wines. Seating is limited, so make your reservations early by calling the Purple Onion at 828-749-1179.