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Western North Carolina is surely one of the most picturesque regions of the state. \u00a0The Blue Ridge Mountains tower over the western part of the state creating an isolated feel that is truly relaxing. \u00a0One of the many benefits of the mountains is that it also creates a unique climate that\u00a0sees moderately short winters with long summers. \u00a0The summer days are hot, but the evenings are cooler making this a great area to grow wine grapes. \u00a0Burntshirt Vineyards<\/a> is one of the few that are taking advantage of this unique area. \u00a0We recently received an invitation to visit the vineyard and winery to take a detailed look at their process and taste their offerings.<\/p>\n

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Burntshirt Vineyards first planted their grapes in 2009. \u00a0They\u00a0have right around 27 acres of grapes on two different plots of land. \u00a0The plot at Burntshirt Mountain is located at 3400 feet above sea level. \u00a0This high altitude provides a much cooler climate, which is great for some of their white varietals. \u00a0The rest of the acreage is located just outside Hendersonville alongside of their winery. \u00a0Our tour started at the winery production building\u00a0with their head winemaker, Justin.<\/p>\n

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The winery was first opened in 2013 and has grown ever since. \u00a0Since we first visited the winery in early 2014, they have added a new production facility totaling 10,000 square feet. This new facility allows them to make up to 15,000 gallons of wine per year. \u00a0Currently they’re not at that volume, but there’s room to grow for sure.<\/p>\n

The ample space allows Justin to have some extra room for ensuring he can make wine that will truly showcase their peak flavors. \u00a0Their wines all start at the crush pad right near the large holding tanks. \u00a0Most of the white wines will end up in the steel tanks, with some making it into the barrel room. \u00a0The reds pressed and fermented in the holding room and then move into their barrel room (now the 2013 and 2014 reds). \u00a0Justin likes to ferment whole lots of fruit at one time, keeping the lots separate when possible. \u00a0This gives him the opportunity to see how each lot is coming along and he can make adjustments as needed.<\/p>\n

After our tour of the production room, we moved into the lab. \u00a0A good part of winemaking is actually as much science as it is art. \u00a0The on-site lab allows them to conduct most of the tests they need to do. \u00a0For some of the more detailed tests, they work with a local laboratory and will send out samples. \u00a0While we were in the lab, Justin poured us a few samples of some of the single barrel wines from his new works in progress. \u00a0With each sample, you can really taste some of the differences in the different lots. \u00a0One that we’re really looking forward to is the new\u00a0Gr\u00fcner Veltliner. \u00a0The 2014 we tasted had a huge green apple flavor with a nice creamy finish. \u00a0Their 2014 Cabernet Francs are also coming along nicely, with some showing a white pepper finish while others had a nice green pepper undertone. \u00a0After tasting each of these wines, it was clear that Justin is really enjoying\u00a0developing his craft. \u00a0We enjoyed gaining some inside knowledge of the winemaking process and seeing how Justin is making some fantastic wines.<\/p>\n

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We moved on from the production building into the tasting room. \u00a0This building has also received renovations since our last visit and has expanded to serve at least three times the number of visitors from before. \u00a0It was fun to compare the current releases to the upcoming new releases. \u00a0Our favorites were the 2013\u00a0Gr\u00fcner Veltliner and the 2013 Unoaked Chardonnay. \u00a0The\u00a0Gr\u00fcner Veltliner was soft yet crisp with a lingering finish. \u00a0The Chardonnay was delicate and well-rounded with a tight floral nose and light fruity taste throughout.<\/p>\n

Our thanks go out to Justin for sharing details of his wine making process and his love for the craft. \u00a0Also to Deborah for helping to organize the tour and to Tiffany who conducted the current release tasting.<\/p>\n

Burntshirt Vineyards<\/a> is located in Hendersonville, NC minutes away from the downtown district and nearby many other attractions. \u00a0Plan a visit and stay a while!<\/p>\n

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