We added Cave Hill Vineyards today to our listings. They are located north of Somerset and grow several varieties of grapes including Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonel, Chambourcin, Traminette, Cynthiana Norton, and Cayuga White. Read the rest of this entry »
The Lexington Herald-Leader is reporting today that Kentucky wineries are gaining respect, with eight Kentucky wineries winning medals at the Annual Indy International Wine Competition in Indianapolis this past June, as well as gaining notice from national press, such as Time’s Joel Stein.
Acres of Land (Richmond), Lovers Leap (Lawrenceburg), Equus Run (Midway), Elk Creek (Owenton) and Chateau du Vieux Corbeau (Danville) were all mentioned in the article.
You can read the entire article here, http://www.kentucky.com/latest_news/story/915702.html
Kentucky wineries earned 15 gold medals at the Kentucky Derby Festival wine competition March 24 in Louisville.
Eighteen Kentucky and Indiana wineries brought 145 varietals to the competition. A panel of 17 experts from the American Wine Society judged the competition.
Those winning gold were: Acres of Land (Richmond), Elk Creek (Owenton), Equus Run (Midway), River Bend (Louisville), Talon Winery (Lexington), and Wight-Meyer (Shepardsville).
Some of the winners will be featured at the fifth annual Kentucky Derby Festival WineFest April 28-29 at Kroger’s Fest-A-Ville on the Waterfront. Thirteen Kentucky and Indiana wineries will sample 99 varietals at the event.
Jean Farris Winery in Lexington invites its diners to enjoy live music during dinner on selected evenings in February and March.
The schedule is as follows:
Feb 21 – Nate Jones
Mar 14 – Nate Jones
Mar 21 – Elaine Jones (Harpist)
Visit the Jean Farris website to review the current A la carte dinner menu. Table reservations are recommended.