Nestled in North Carolina’s Blue Ridge Mountains, Biltmore embodies the vision of George W. Vanderbilt and the luxury of the Gilded Age. At its heart stands Biltmore House, America’s largest home and a National Historic Landmark open to the public.

Set among 8,000 acres, including 75 acres of magnificent gardens designed by Frederick Law Olmsted, Biltmore House was completed in 1895 by architect Richard Morris Hunt. The estate encompasses a fully operational farm, embodying the agricultural legacy and ambition of its founder. In keeping with the Vanderbilt tradition of entertaining in style, today’s guests are treated not only to the elegant sights of a 19th century country estate, but also to epicurean pleasures reminiscent of the Vanderbilts’ gracious lifestyle. George Vanderbilt was a collector of wine and lover of Champagne.

Still privately owned and maintained by Vanderbilt’s grandson, William A.V. Cecil, Biltmore continues to function as a working estate and farm. The property’s agricultural services contribute to overall profitability while supplying its five restaurants with fresh produce and fine wines. These restaurants, The Stable Café, The Bistro, The Arbor Grill, Deerpark Restaurant and The Dining Room at the Inn on Biltmore Estate, have established a reputation for excellence, featuring estate-raised products and wines.

Biltmore Sparkling Blackberry Punch

1 oz. light rum
¾ oz. blackberry brandy
2 oz. cranberry juice
1 oz. simple syrup
1 oz. estate-raised blackberry purée
3 oz. Biltmore Estate Blanc de Blancs

Combine rum, brandy, cranberry juice, simple syrup and blackberry purée over ice in a mixing glass. Shake well and strain mixture over ice into a tall glass. Fill with Blanc de Blancs. Garnish with fresh blackberries and a mint sprig.

Biltmore Blackberry Bellini

1 oz. blackberry brandy
1 oz. estate-raised blackberry purée
½ oz. simple syrup
4 oz. Biltmore Blanc de Blancs

Add blackberry purée, brandy and simple syrup to a Champagne flute. Fill with Blanc de Blancs. Garnish with two floating blackberries.