Stone carvings of cherubs and gargoyles.  A three story spiral marble staircase with huge wrought iron chandeliers.  Tapestries.  A pipe organ.  Acres of white oak flooring and seemingly endless walnut and oak woodwork.  Formal gardens and rambling paths through azaleas and rhododendron.  The Biltmore Estate is definitely a bit over the top.

Then there is the Biltmore winery.  I tasted maybe 10 (they have a very generous tasting table).  They definitely do white better than red.  We ended up bringing a couple bottles home.