Take a Trip to Biltmore Winery

Nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Asheville, North Carolina, on George Vanderbilt’s historic estate, Biltmore Winery handcrafts award-winning wines for every palate and occasion.

When visiting Biltmore®, daytime admission includes complimentary wine tastings that act as an introduction to the estate’s distinctive portfolio of multi-award-winning reds, whites, and rosés. The Winery’s knowledgeable hosts are on hand to guide a visitor’s selections from a wide range of handcrafted vintages.

At the Winery, guests may expand their palate with Winery tours and tastings. Go behind the scenes with a guided tour of their production facility, or delight in classic pairings of red wine and chocolate. In addition to specialty tours and experiences, visitors can treat themselves to Biltmore’s exceptional reserve and sparkling wines while relaxing at the Wine Bar after touring the grand estate, which includes America’s Largest Home®. 

The Wine Bar offers tastings of Biltmore’s premium wines, and serves them by the glass or bottle along with a light menu of charcuterie, cheese, and local chocolates. (Guests must be at least 21 to taste or purchase alcohol.)

Biltmore Winemakers

Much of Biltmore Winery’s success can be attributed to their talented winemakers: Philippe Jourdain, Bernard Delille, and Sharon Fenchak. Sharon joined the Winery team as assistant winemaker in 1999, was promoted to winemaker in 2003, and now oversees Biltmore Wines as winemaker and vice president of wine production. 

Like her predecessors, Sharon remains committed to handcrafting Biltmore wines with the philosophy of keeping each one true to varietal character, food-friendly, and consistent from vintage to vintage. 

“Tastes change over time,” said Sharon. “Our wines are crafted in a classic style, but we keep our production facility up-to-date, and we take advantage of technology and trends that help us improve our skills. We must constantly learn more about what our guests enjoy so we can continue to produce wines they seek out here at the estate or in their own homes.”

Biltmore’s passion for quality is infused into each bottle of wine, with only the highest quality fruit selected to represent the estate. Biltmore wines truly capture the essence of each varietal and provide outstanding flavor at an exceptional value.

Biltmore’s Vineyard

Biltmore’s harvest season begins in late August with early-ripening white varietals such as Chardonnay. Vineyard crews pick grapes by hand throughout September and into October, giving the red varietals like Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc more time to mature.

Biltmore has grown and tested numerous varietals. Six of them–Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Merlot, Riesling, and Viognier–have proven to be well-suited for their Blue Ridge Mountain terroir. As they evolve, Biltmore continues to evaluate other varietals in a special test vineyard near the Winery. As they expand their portfolio and consistently craft the highest quality wines, they also partner with select growers in North Carolina, California, and Washington.

Although most wineries specialize in either still or sparkling wines, Biltmore handcrafts both at the estate—just another distinction that sets their working winery from others.

Cheers!

Visit the Winery to enjoy the fruits of Biltmore’s labor! Savor complimentary tastings of more than 20 wines in the Tasting Room, learn more with specialty tours and experiences, or relax at the Wine Bar with any Biltmore wines by the glass or bottle. 

Biltmore wine is available in 19 states and direct-shipped to more than 40 states. Purchase Biltmore wines at the estate, online, and close to home with the Retail Locator—or become a member of the Vanderbilt Wine Club® and enjoy having Biltmore wines shipped directly to your door each season.

Discover the perfect wine to share with friends and family at any gathering—and savor Biltmore’s rich history in every sip!