Imagine my surprise as I took my first delicious sip of the 2010 vintage of Biltmore Reserve Chardonnay from NORTH CAROLINA. Yup, North Carolina is making good wine. I was blown away. Wine maker Sharon Fenchak created a Chardonnay that is both approachable and complex. I’d gladly serve this wine to any of my friends and colleagues.
As soon as my nose hit the glass, there was a gentle caramel scent that told me the wine must have some oak to it. On the mouth, there was creme brulee, contrasted by a bright lovely acidity and citrus fruit that prompted the mouth to swallow.
If the rest of North Carolina follows what Biltmore is doing, California may have some very healthy competition. Especially when you consider that this chardy retails for a mere $15.
Recommended
Tecchie Info:
100% Chardonnay
82% North Carolina, 18% California
13.9% Alcohol
6-8 months of French and American oak
Approximate Retail Price $15