Hunt's love of wine is like an apple not falling far from the tree (or should it be a grape from the vine?) His father, Dave Mallett founded the Weinhaus in 1977 and his uncle Peter Mallett owned a beer distributorship so Hunt's introduction to wine and beer came around the dinner table before he was even allowed to drink! Hunt purchased the Weinhaus on Dave's retirement in 2004. Now he and his brother-in-law, Gene Hollar, carry on the tradition of bringing value and world class wine and beer, along with thoughtful attention to customer service to the many customers located not only in Western NC, but throughout the country.
Hunt Mallett is a life-long native of Western North Carolina. Growing up in Asheville and Henderson County, he has seen the area change to become the thriving, vibrant community it is today. He earned a B.S. in Business at UNC-Chapel Hill. While in college he shared his love of mountain music and dance and helped found the Apple Chill Cloggers, not long after that he joined the Green Grass Cloggers and literally toured the world bringing the culture of music and dance to countless people and places After seven years of touring, and then managing the dance company, Hunt returned to a family business. For eighteen years, he ran Asheville Ice & Storage and the Ice Service Stores, an ice manufacturing and distribution firm, and a chain of convenience stores based in Asheville.
Today he continues to blend his passions for Asheville, fine food & drink, traditional music & dance, international travel, and a genuine love of people from behind the counter at the Weinhaus. What better place to introduce both visitors and friends to his native city and to share his ever-growing knowledge of the world of wine and beer.