Comments on: Biltmore American Chenin Blanc

By: The Gourmez

The Gourmez — Tue, 30 Oct 2012 20:39:50 +0000

Hi Bobby, thank you so much for your input! I am glad the Biltmore Chenin Blanc has found an avid fan in you. I agree that it’s not as sweet as the Muscadine and Scuppernong wines that are traditionally considered the southern wine grapes, but for me, it has close to that level of sweetness. It definitely tastes better overall, though, and as my review states, I do think it’s a good bottle for fans of Chenin Blanc and sweet whites. I’m just not one of those! I’d love to know if you enjoy any of the reds that the Biltmore makes.

By: Bobby

Bobby — Fri, 26 Oct 2012 13:31:12 +0000

The Biltmore Chenin Blanc is my favorite wine…period. I have tried other Chenin Blanc but none compare to the Biltmore. To classify this as a Southern sweet wine is not even fair. It may be more on the sweet side than the dry side, but have you not tried a Muscadine wine? That is a true Southern sweet wine and this Chenin Blanc is nowhere close to those.

By: The Gourmez

The Gourmez — Thu, 20 Sep 2012 15:19:42 +0000

The Biltmore wines do have appeal as a local flavor bottle…which is why I stay away! Actually had a discussion about it at a dinner last night–I tried a white based off of another person’s recommendation that everyone he’s rec’d it to has always liked it. Then I learned they were all fans of Southern sweet wines, and he just assumed I would be too! Luckily, the wine was not overly sweet and pretty good in the end. I think it was Evolution? Maybe Revolution?
I would attribute my dominance of your google images to personalized search, but I can dream that I have such search engine cred. ,)

By: Margaret

Margaret — Thu, 20 Sep 2012 15:04:43 +0000

LOL That Anonymous comment was from me. I didn’t realize it would let me post w/out name etc, and hit Submit Comment too fast.

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Thu, 20 Sep 2012 15:03:36 +0000

Years ago, my mom and I went to Biltmore and enjoyed a tasting there. They had an amazing pepper cabernet sauvignon that I have not seen since. I haven’t liked much of their other wines I have tried in the past, so haven’t even tasted any recently. I might think of this as a gift or company wine option though, for “local” color, since few of my friends like bold reds as much as I do!

And I have to share a funny moment with you. I just Googled cabernet sauvignon to make sure I correct, and in the row of images that popped up, every one was from you! *grin*

By: The Gourmez

The Gourmez — Thu, 20 Sep 2012 14:56:00 +0000

Glad I’m not the only one. I’ve had luck with Iron Gate, too, but I haven’t tried the others. I’ll keep my eyes opened for them!

By: Amy G. H.

Amy G. H. — Thu, 20 Sep 2012 12:30:14 +0000

Try as I might, I am often disappointed with Biltmore wines. I feel bad about it, since it’s NC’s most famous winery! IMO, Iron Gate, Old North State and Slightly Askew have much better wines. Shadow Springs also has the amazing chocolate wine!