http://www.kygrapevine.com Your guide to all things wine related in central Kentucky Mon, 14 Jun 2010 19:49:49 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en 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.While they currently are not a licensed winery yet, they host a number events each year at their beautiful ... http://www.kygrapevine.com/news/new-vineyard-added-to-listings 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 ... http://www.kygrapevine.com/news/growing-ky-wine-industry-featured-in-herald-leader Jean Farris Winery in Lexington announced the release of their 2007 Syrah in their July newsletter.   Ben O'Daniel, owner states "After 19 months in the barrel and and repeated tastings, the wine is true to syrah style." From the Jean Farris July 2009 Newsletter: "The Tempest has always been one of ... http://www.kygrapevine.com/wine-buzz/new-wine-release-jean-farris-syrah Wildside Winery just announced two upcoming events for the month of May: May 9th - a free wine and cheese pairing featuring six of Wildside's red wines with Kenny's Kentucky Cheeses.  Runs from 2-6pm. May 30th - BBQ and Bourbon Barrel Red, an event offering live music, barbeque and Wildside's Bourbon Barrel ... http://www.kygrapevine.com/events/upcoming-wildside-winery-events 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), ... http://www.kygrapevine.com/news/several-kentucky-wineries-struck-gold-at-derby-winefest