Medium copper-pale salmon color; red berries, strawberries, tropical fruit on subtle nose; strawberry, cherry cola, watermelon on simple, pleasing palate.
Off-dry, with significant fruity sweetness; very smooth in the mouth; no tannic and medium acidity. Fruit forward, with some tartness. The attraction comes forcefully in the initial attack, then fades fairly quickly in the finish. No problem, this does what sipper rosés are built to do. Blend of cabernet sauvignon and cabernet franc.13% ABV
Sharon Fenchak is the winemaker today, joining Biltmore in 1999 and becoming head winemaker in 2018. She was the assistant winemaker with Benard Delille for this vintage. Bill Cecil is the president and CEO of The Biltmore Company.
While Biltmore is a winery, it mostly shines as a destination. The Vanderbilt mansion—one of the largest, maybe the largest, home in America—is amazing display of Gilded Age excess. This is one of those places that can treat you so many different ways you will have to like at least one of them. There are kid-friendly elements, restaurants, horse tours, spas, shops. Visit the website to find out more.
Biltmore Reserve Rosé North Carolina 2021 is a mellow easy drinker. Constructed to please many, challenge few. Delivers palate-pleasing touch of sweetness. All the fruit you want in a rosé. Rich, slightly sweet flavors that will work any time of the year; not just a summer sipper. Works as aperitif or with charcuterie board. Pair with glazed ham; salmon and other rich seafood; fish tacos; pesto pizza; summer salads. Cheese—very versatile, from mature and hard cheeses to mild and soft; it will be hard to make a mistake pairing this with your favorite cheeses. $18-25
