Duke Gardens

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Biltmore

This weekend was one of the best I've had in a long time. Everything I did and saw was awesome! I drove over to North Carolina's Smoky Mountains, in Asheville. I will let most of the pictures speak for themselves, with a little commentary where needed. 

Downtown Asheville was a lot of fun Friday night. 

I went to a bar and lounge called MG Road and they made me this delicious cocktail. It was so crisp and refreshing. I wanted to go back on Saturday night just for this drink. Sage Advice: lemongrass-infused Tito's vodka, sage, soda, lime.

I went to one of the most gorgeous places I have ever been. I've wanted to visit ever since I saw Brooke Davis (One Tree Hill) overlooking the Biltmore House in search of her wedding location. The Biltmore Estate makes you feel like you're in a foreign country or part of a fairy tale. Its a cross between the Beast's Enchanted Castle (Beauty & the Beast) and Hogwarts. So magical and beautiful. 

 

As if I wasn't already impressed with the Biltmore House, the gardens and grounds were massive and breathtaking. 

 

 

The Biltmore Estate is also known for their winery. I can say that I have been to a wine tasting in the most visited tasting room in the country. Red wine is to be paired with food, so I did the "Chocolate and Red Wine" tasting. I ended up buying a few bottles. Their Biltmore Riesling (my type of wine) was delicious. Not too sweet, not too fruity, just crisp enough, and smooth. I bought that and their premium reserve Riesling too.

 

GRAPE STOMP.

For dinner I ate in the Dining Room at the Inns of Biltmore. Everything I had was delicious. I, of course, ordered that perfect Biltmore Riesling for dinner. Gorgeous view and wonderful service. Biltmore made my experience one I will never forget. 

 

Dry-aged Ribeye and Lobster tails. For dessert I ordered sorbet. Blueberry, Watermelon, and Cucumber Mint. Yum.

Biltmore Estate and Downtown Asheville did not disappoint. I can't wait to go back. Next trip I think that I might go during Christmas time. I imagine taking a carriage ride all bundled up, pulled by clydesdales. 

I hope you enjoyed re-living the weekend with me. Thank you!