Biltmore Holiday Wine Guide Posted on November 3, 2025 at 4:08 pm.Written by Jean Sexton To share the warmth and cheer of Biltmore wines, we’ve created a Holiday Wine Guide to help you make the most of this special season. “Biltmore’s Holiday Wine Guide covers a variety of different celebrations from Thanksgiving to New Year’s and beyond,” said Sharon Fenchak, Executive Winemaker. “There are recommendations for each special occasion, including thanking your hosts and having gifts on hand for surprise guests.” Holiday entertaining with Biltmore wines Our Holiday Wine Guide makes entertaining with Biltmore wines easy this season! “For general holiday entertaining, Biltmore Estate® Cabernet Sauvignon and Biltmore Estate® Pinot Grigio are a great place to start,” Sharon said. “You have a classic bold red wine and a very approachable white wine and that covers a lot of bases.” She recommends rounding out your selections with Biltmore® Reserve North Carolina Rosé, an American Wine Society gold medal winner handcrafted from estate-grown grapes, elegant Vanderbilt Reserve® Dry Creek Valley Cabernet Sauvignon, and our bubbly Biltmore Estate® Blanc de Blancs sparkling wine. Bring Biltmore wines to your Thanksgiving table Gather everyone around the table for perfect pairings of your favorite Biltmore wines and Thanksgiving dishes. Whether you’re adding a leaf to your table to accommodate a crowd or traveling out of town to visit family, Biltmore wines pair perfectly with everything from turkey and dressing to flavorful new “Friendsgiving” favorites. “Our special Thanksgiving Trio featuring Biltmore Estate® Cardinal’s Crest, Biltmore® Reserve North Carolina Chardonnay, and Vanderbilt Reserve® Sonoma County Pinot Noir makes it easy to pair all your holiday favorites with fine wines,” said Sharon. “If you want to add a bit more variety, Biltmore Estate® Sauvignon Blanc and Biltmore Estate® Merlot are both good picks that complement a wide range of savory options.” Wrap up your gift list with Biltmore wines Share the gift of Biltmore wines this holiday season! Simplify holiday shopping by sharing the gift of Biltmore wines. They make a thoughtful gift for anyone on your list or a special thank-you to your hosts for including you in their celebration. Share fine wines: Consider The Hunt Sonoma County Red Blend or Biltmore Estate® Château Reserve North Carolina Blanc de Blancs and Biltmore Estate® Château Reserve North Carolina Brut Red Sparkling, our finest sparkling wines, handcrafted in the traditional méthode champenoise from outstanding estate-grown grapes. Pair with flair: Opt for long-time guest favorite Biltmore Estate® Cardinal’s Crest, versatile Biltmore Estate® Chardonnay, or our smooth Biltmore Estate® Red Blend. Sweeten the season: Delight someone special with Ventágeo® Red Dessert Wine, lightly sweet Biltmore Estate® Limited Release Chenin Blanc, and our charming Biltmore® Masterpiece Collection Christmas Wine Duo. Join the club: Become a Vanderbilt Wine Club® member or give a year of wine to someone special with a gift membership. Savor hand-selected Biltmore wines each season, save up to 25% on all wine purchases online or at the estate, enjoy access to first release wines and members-only events, and much more. Savor Christmas with Biltmore wines Celebrate the season with your favorite Biltmore wines. Showcase your Christmas Eve gathering, Christmas Day Brunch, and Christmas Day Dinner with our most versatile, food-friendly wines to complement any cuisine. “Our Biltmore Estate® Sauvignon Blanc has brisk acidity that makes it pair well with rich, buttery dishes,” Sharon said, “while Antler Hill® Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon is an exceptional partner for traditional fare such as prime rib and leg of lamb. We think you’ll also enjoy sharing smooth Vanderbilt Reserve® Reserve Virginia Viognier, spicy Biltmore Estate® Limited Release Malbec, and our award-winning Biltmore Estate® Riesling with your guests.” New Year’s: Ready, set, celebrate! Add festive bubbles to any occasion with our Biltmore Estate Blanc de Noir, a sparkling wine crafted with Pinot Noir grapes. For a more memorable midnight on New Year’s Eve or a brunch featuring traditional favorites the following day, be sure to include our sparkling wine, handcrafted in the time-honored méthode champenoise that creates the finest bubbles. “Shake things up with our Biltmore Estate® Blanc de Noir,” suggested Sharon. “Not only is it delicious, but the soft coral color makes it a feast for the eyes, too!” Sparkling wines may be traditional for New Year’s, but Sharon recommends considering a range of other options such as Biltmore Estate® Limited Release Gewürztraminer, Biltmore Estate® Limited Release Tempranillo, and Antler Hill® Carneros Pinot Noir. Biltmore Holiday Wine Guide: Bring home the best for your holidays! Our holiday wine guide offers perfect pairing ideas to bring home the best of Biltmore for all your seasonal celebrations. “When you’re ready to stock up your wine reserves before or after the holiday season, you can find our award-winning vintages, including our Biltmore Holiday Wine Guide suggestions, in estate shops, online, and close to home with our Wine Finder,” said Sharon.
Select Biltmore gifts they’re sure to savor! Posted on October 28, 2021 at 8:01 pm.Written by Jean Sexton This season, select Biltmore gifts that your recipients are sure to savor! Let our estate experts in holiday hospitality help you find everything from a thoughtful thank-you to perfect pairings and more. We asked Natalie Hackney, Vice President of Retail, and Alisha Forester, Wine Sales Director, for recommendations on selecting Biltmore gifts for everyone you want to delight during your seasonal celebrations. Here are some of their personal favorites: Ideas for her Give her special gifts–including our award-winning wines–from Biltmore this holiday season! “For all the ladies on your gift list this season, we’ve got everything from award-winning Biltmore wines to estate-inspired jewelry, elegant handbags, and more,” said Natalie. Vanderbilt Reserve® Virginia Viognier CRISLU Biltmore House Necklace Biltmore Red Sequin Backpack by Loungefly Ideas for him Surprise the men in your life with special gifts from Biltmore to celebrate the season. “If you’re looking for gifts for guys during the holidays, consider a mix of Biltmore wines, gourmet foods, and a selection of our delicious seasonings, rubs, and sauces,” Alisha advised. Vanderbilt Reserve® Dry Creek Valley Merlot Biltmore® Gourmet Foods Biltmore® Wassail Spice Blends Fun for kids Biltmore Sparkling Grape Juice is perfect for the kids on your list (or anyone who prefers a no-alcohol option). “We’ve got so many ideas for the young, and the young at heart, that it’s hard to choose!” said Natalie. “But the following list is a fun selection filled with estate-related items that many ages can enjoy.” Biltmore Sparkling Grape Juice Cedric the St. Bernard Stuffed Animal Biltmore Backyard Journal For the foodies All the foodies on your list are sure to love delicious pairings with Biltmore wines and gourmet goodies. “The holidays offer so many opportunities for foodies that it’s easy to give gifts of good taste with perfect pairings of Biltmore wines, serving accessories, and gourmet delights,” Alisha said. Thanksgiving Wine Trio Biltmore® Grown products Biltmore Jams, Honeys, and Syrups Delight wine enthusiasts The Hunt Red Blend Sonoma County and makes a perfect partner for hearty holiday recipes like beef brisket. “We know how important fine vintages are to wine enthusiasts, and these are wines you’ll want to share with those who appreciate the craft of winemaking. As for a gift membership to our Vanderbilt Wine Club®, your recipient will thank you all year round!” said Natalie. The Hunt Red Blend Sonoma County Winemaker’s Trio Vanderbilt Wine Club® Membership Biltmore gifts under $50 Biltmore Masterpiece Collection Red and White Christmas Wines make a perfect gift for someone special. “In this category, we’ve got some delightful wines that make great gifts,” said Alisha. “The three I’m recommending are lightly sweet and pair perfectly with holiday desserts, as well as being a thoughtful way to thank your host for including you in a seasonal celebration.” Biltmore® Century Sweet Red Wine Biltmore® Masterpiece Collection Christmas Wine Duo Biltmore Estate® Limited Release Orange Muscat Biltmore gifts under $100 Handcrafted with premium vintages from the finest growing regions, Antler Hill® wines offer extraordinary taste and excellent aging potential. The handsome labels are reproduced from a sporting print in George Vanderbilt’s collection. “If you want to give someone a very special gift during the season, our Antler Hill® wines are truly extraordinary. You can savor them now, or allow them to mature and deepen with time,” Natalie said. Antler Hill® Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon Antler Hill® Rockpile Zinfandel Antler Hill® Carneros Pinot Noir Gifts for Biltmore enthusiasts Share the gift of Biltmore wines this holiday season! “This is a special category,” said Alisha, “because these are the folks who love Biltmore in every season! We’ve selected some wonderful wines that they’re sure to savor, whether giving or receiving them as special gifts.” Biltmore Estate® Pinot Grigio Biltmore Estate® Limited Release Chenin Blanc Biltmore® Reserve North Carolina Cabernet Sauvignon Season the holidays with cheer! With Biltmore wines, all your holiday gatherings are seasoned with cheer! In addition to these ideas, find more inspiration and stock up on award-winning Biltmore wines for all your celebrations with our Seasoned with Cheer guide to holiday hospitality.