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Biltmore Winery in Asheville, NC, celebrates its 40th anniversary in 2025, and we can’t wait to share our four decades of winemaking craft and care with two exceptional new wines created in honor of this milestone year!
Join us as we reflect on the legacy and dedication that goes into handcrafting and sharing our estate wines with you.
In the early 1970s, William A.V. Cecil, grandson of Biltmore founder George Vanderbilt, asked “What’s more appropriate for a French chateau than vineyards and a winery?”
He answered his own question by planting grapes at Biltmore and hiring French winemaster Philipe Jourdain to guide the process. By 1983, work was underway to convert an original estate dairy barn into a state-of-the-art winery.
In May 1985, Biltmore Winery opened to the public. Four decades later, we handcraft more than 150,000 cases of award-winning Biltmore wine annually in our onsite production facility.
Sharon Fenchak has served as Biltmore’s head winemaker since 2018, creating wines worthy of the finest Vanderbilt traditions of taste and style. She handcrafts Biltmore wines with the philosophy of keeping each one true to varietal character and consistent from vintage to vintage.
“My love of science at a very young age helped shape what would become my passion for winemaking, and I fell even more in love with the idea and romance of wine when I was serving in the US Army and stationed in Vicenza, Italy,” Sharon says.
While winemaking has traditionally been a male-dominated field, Sharon and other women winemakers are crushing that perception as they continue pouring their talents into their craft.
From our own vineyards on the west side of the estate to our grape-growing partners across the nation from Virginia to California and Washington, we source only the finest fruit for Biltmore wines.
This strategy helps us craft a wide range of palate-pleasing wines, including popular varietals like Pinot Noir and Orange Muscat that don’t thrive in Western North Carolina’s climate.
“Our weather isn’t as predictable as that of other major grape-growing regions,” explains Philip Oglesby, Vineyard Manager, “but when conditions are right, the fruit produced in our estate vineyards is exceptional and earns the Biltmore® Reserve label for our finest North Carolina vintages.”
According to Philip, when you taste our wines crafted from estate-grown grapes, you’re tasting the heart of the Appalachian Mountains—some of the oldest terroir in the world. Terroir refers to the complete natural environment in which the grapes for wine are grown and in which the wines themselves are produced and aged. It includes factors such as the soil, topography, and climate.
With 40 years of winemaking expertise and gracious hospitality to guide it, Biltmore Winery is more excited than ever to continue entertaining, educating, and delighting you with our family of award-winning wines.
“Biltmore Winery offers something for everyone, from the wine enthusiast who wants to learn more about our history and winemaking philosophy to the newcomer who just wants to taste our wines for the first time,” says Courtney Miller, Director of Winery Experience. “That’s what makes it such a wonderful part of any Biltmore visit—it’s a fun introduction to the world of wine!”
“Join us for a free tasting,” Courtney advises. “You’ll choose five wines from a seasonal selection of about 20 of our best-selling varietals and blends, and our Winery hosts are on hand to assist you.”
Access to Antler Hill Village & Winery is included in all types of estate admission.
“The Winery is a great place to unwind at Biltmore,” says Courtney, “and a great place to gather with friends. After all, we’ve had 40 years to practice, and practice makes perfect!”
To celebrate Biltmore Winery’s 40th anniversary—a milestone traditionally honored with rubies—Sharon handcrafted two exceptional red wines that capture different facets of Biltmore’s working winery.
The first is our 40th Anniversary Release Sonoma County Red Blend—a bold, ruby-red fusion of California-grown Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Syrah. It pairs perfectly with a wide range of foods and occasions, from casual gatherings with family and friends to elegant evening events.
Savor delicious flavors of blackberry, pomegranate, spice, and oak now with aged beef, duck, stuffed mushrooms, and Gorgonzola cheese, or allow the wine’s great tannin structure to enhance its excellent aging potential. Created specifically to mark our 40th anniversary, this bold blend will be available beginning May 1 in estate shops and online while supplies last.
We’re also thrilled to share a new release in honor of Biltmore Winery’s 40th anniversary: Biltmore Estate® Château Reserve North Carolina Brut Red Sparkling 2022. Handcrafted in the traditional methode champenoise to create the finest bubbles, the grapes were selected from the best of North Carolina’s 2022 harvest. From appetizers to anniversaries, this outstanding red sparkling wine makes any occasion more special. Find the inaugural vintage in estate shops and online now.
After tasting our wines, you can stock up on favorite varietals and accessories in the Wine Shop, savor charcuterie, artisan chocolates, and wines by the glass at the adjacent Wine Bar, and learn more about membership in the Vanderbilt Wine Club®.
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