Mar
18

Barrel Tasting for the Springs


A new and unique fundraiser event to benefit McConnell Springs, the site where Lexington was named.

The 2nd Annual Barrel Tasting will take place Saturday, March 28, 2009, 11 a.m-5 p.m..

The event features 11 participating wineries. Those attending the event will travel in their own vehicle to each or as many of the sponsoring wineries as they wish for one free barrel tasting at that winery.

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Mar
18

Cork, Pork & Blues at Equus Run


On Saturday, March 21 from 12 to 4pm head on out to Equus Run Vineyards for their Cork, Pork & Blues event featuring Patty Butcher and her acoustic blues combo.  Enjoy pulled pork sandwiches with all the fixin’s.

Your ticket also includes a tasting of six of Equus Run’s wines.  Admission is limited to 300 guests.  Price is $15 per person.  Call 859-846-9463 or e-mail admin@equusrunvineyards.com for reservations.

Feb
19

Jean Farris announces Live Music Nights


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.

Feb
19

Open that bottle night


Open that bottle night, a tradition started by a wine writing pair at the Wall St Journal, is observed on the last Saturday of February.  This year that’s the 28th.

This year there is a new twist…

Wine importer, Wilson Daniels, and Twitter Taster Live (TTL), a premier forum for real-time wine tasting on the Web have teamed up to host an online web tasting to celebrate the 10th Anniversary of Open that bottle night.  For more information visit, Twitter Taster Live

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Feb
6

Valentine’s Day Four Course Dinner


Jean Farris Winery in Lexington is offering an intimate four course menu with wine pairing $75 per person plus tax and gratuity. Violinists, Amy and Daniel Carwile, will be the entertainment for the evening. A la carte service will also be available. For more information and to view the Valentine’s Day Prix Fixe menu please visit their website www.jeanfarris.com Reservations Required 859-263-9463