{"id":1917,"date":"2017-07-13T15:16:45","date_gmt":"2017-07-13T19:16:45","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/ncwineguys.com\/?p=1917"},"modified":"2024-08-25T20:34:21","modified_gmt":"2024-08-26T00:34:21","slug":"june-2017-visit-burntshirt-vineyards","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/ncwineguys.com\/index.php\/june-2017-visit-burntshirt-vineyards\/","title":{"rendered":"June, 2017 – Visit to Burntshirt Vineyards"},"content":{"rendered":"

In mid-June, we planned a weekend getaway. \u00a0We headed to the Hendersonville \/ Asheville area. \u00a0The trip allowed us to relax, visit a “new to us” winery, and revisit other wineries in the area. \u00a0Here are some of the highlights from our visit to Burntshirt Vineyards<\/a>, our first stop of the weekend.<\/p>\n

After we parked, Andr\u00e9, the new general manager at Burtshirt, promptly greeted us. \u00a0He then took us inside to get started on our tasting. \u00a0Burntshirt always treats the blogging community as honored guests. \u00a0They’re so hospitable and accommodating.<\/p>\n

Tasting<\/strong><\/h3>\n

We began our tasting with the 2015 Gr\u00fcner Veltliner. \u00a0Burntshirt is possibly the only vineyard growing and producing a standalone varietal from Gr\u00fcner. \u00a0The tart apple notes with a bit of peach made for a refreshing start to our tasting. \u00a0We then moved on to the 2016 Vidal Blanc followed by the 2013 O Cellars Reserve Chardonnay.<\/p>\n

Next, we moved to red wines and started with the 2014 O Cellars Reserve Cabernet Franc. \u00a0We followed that with the 2015 O Cellars Reserve Heritage and the 2015 O Cellars Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon. \u00a0We finished with the 2014 Apple wine.<\/p>\n

Our favorite was the Cabernet Sauvignon. \u00a0This wine is 86% Cabernet Sauvignon with Petit Verdot making up the other 14%. \u00a0It had been aged nearly 2 years in 75% new French Oak. \u00a0It presented notes of tobacco, cocoa, leather and dark cherry. \u00a0This cab finished even and smooth! \u00a0We left with a bottle.<\/p>\n

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The Horse Barn at Burntshirt Vineyards<\/p><\/div>\n

Tour<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Following our tasting Andr\u00e9 took us on a little tour of the grounds. \u00a0We saw gardens, the Vintner’s Cottage (which you can rent for an overnight stay), and the Shed (where you can find unique gifts). \u00a0We particularly enjoyed the visit to the Horse Barn which has been refurbished into an event space.<\/p>\n

Our next stop on the tour was the winery itself. \u00a0There we met Preston, Burntshirt’s new winemaker. \u00a0Preston took us on a little tasting tour. \u00a0We sampled white wines from the tank. \u00a0These wines were used in a white wine blending event that was held at the end of June. \u00a0We tasted through the 2016 Vidal Blanc, 2016 Chardonnay, and 2016 Traminette. \u00a0All were vibrant and crisp with good acidity.<\/p>\n

We then moved on to reds. \u00a0First, we tasted a free run 2016 Merlot from the tank. \u00a0It had big oak notes with plum and caramel. \u00a0Finally, we moved to the crush pad were we sampled the 2016 Merlot again straight from the barrel. \u00a0It showed more fruity and light then the free run merlot.<\/p>\n

As a side note, free run is the juice that flows during crushing and de-stemming but just before pressing. \u00a0Typically free run juice is combined with pressed juice for the final product.<\/p>\n

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Wine Barrels at Burntshirt Vineyards<\/p><\/div>\n

We thanked Preston for the tour of the winery and Andr\u00e9 for being such a gracious host. \u00a0We made our purchases and headed on to our next stop.<\/p>\n

If you haven’t visited Burntshirt, please plan a visit! \u00a0You won’t be disappointed. \u00a0Tell them we sent you! Cheers!<\/p>\n

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