Image by Hotels of the Rich and Famous via FlickrBiltmore Estate is the home of a Summer cottage built by Commadore Vanderbilt in the late 19th century. The vineyard around the site has been producing wine for awhile. My question is why? They produce pleasant enough wines but the few I tasted today were from the American appellation which means the grapes come from anywhere in the country. Some of the grapes came from california. There is going to be wine in the market that comes exclusively from North Carolina. also some sparkling.Biltmore Country White NV sweet and pretty aromatics of Gewurz and Muscat Viognier and Riesling. With all these I thought it would be more viscous and cloying but it was soft and easy.. dryish finish.. pleasant.
Biltmore Country Red NV soft clean nose of red fruit.. smoky on the nose.. sangiovese and zin again from california. quick finish not as appealing as the white.
Biltmore Chardonnay Sur Lies.. which means on the lees , lees are the particles that join together and drop to the bottom of the barrel as they are aging.. when these are stirred up periodically they will add a creamy texture to the wine.which this had.. a slight green apple fruit and dullish finish.
Biltmore Riesling NV slight minerality or slate/diesel on the nose, soft and easy and pleasant finish. reminded me a bit of the White Lady from Hermanhoff.
Biltmore Pinot Noir NV light ruby strawberry color.. hints of mocha and dried fruit on the finish.. light finish but a good starter wine for the newby Pinot Noir drinker.
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