- Where is Kentucky located within the American Viticultural Area (AVA)?
- Kentucky is part of the Ohio River Valley AVA, the second largest AVA in the United States.
- How large is the Ohio River Valley AVA?
- The Ohio River Valley AVA spans over sixteen million acres across Kentucky, Ohio, West Virginia, and Indiana.
- Why is the Ohio River Valley significant in viticulture?
- The Ohio River Valley is known as the place where American viticulture was born, making it a historically important region for wine production.
- What types of wines are produced in Kentucky?
- Many Kentucky wineries produce handcrafted wines using grapes and berries grown locally in Kentucky soil.
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1. Atwood Hill Winery & Vineyard
Savor local wines and admire rolling hills on a peaceful retirement afternoon.
The Atwood Hill Winery and Vineyard is a family farm that has been around for six generations and founded back in the year 1918. The actual vineyard and winery has been in operation for more than ten years. The Tasting Room at Atwood Hill Winery is open Fridays from 5:00pm until 9:00pm, Saturdays from 1:00pm until 9:00pm, and Sundays from 1:00pm until 6:00pm and visitors can stop by to sample an array of wines within the cozy indoor setting or sit outside on the winery’s porch and enjoy the relaxing country atmosphere.
1616 Spillman Rd, Atwood, KY 41063, Phone: 859-356-1936
2. Baker-Bird Winery
Explore historic cellars and taste rich reds on an unusual weekend trip.
The Baker-Bird Winery was formerly the Abraham Baker wine cellar and was renamed in a German tradition for the man who constructed the winery, Baker, and the one who owns it, Bird. Visitors can sample the award-winning, high quality wines produced by the Baker-Bird Winery inside the original pressing room, take a historic winery tour to get even more of a wine experience within a historic setting, and find a wide variety of items available for purchase in the winery. The Baker-Bird Winery has a unique hospitality and atmosphere, and is open on the weekends from 1:00pm until 5:00pm.
4465 Augusta Chatham Rd, Augusta, KY 41002, Phone: 606-756-3739
3. Brianza Gardens and Winery
Walk through lush gardens and sip wine during a romantic couples escape.
The Brianza Gardens and Winery is located within the rolling hills of the northern region of Kentucky, offering a small piece of Italy and a place of relaxation and beauty to taste wine and enjoy some good company. The winery provides both outdoor and indoor seating for guests to sit with a glass of wine. Wine tastings are available in the tasting room and include a selection of five wines and a souvenir wine glass. The property is home to more than 3,800 grape vines, as well as pear and apple trees and plantings of black currant and blackberries.
14611 Salem Creek Rd, Verona, KY 41030, Phone: 859-445-9369
4. Brooks Hill Winery
Enjoy scenic views and sample handcrafted wines on an affordable countryside outing.
The Brooks Hill Winery is located in the town of Brooks, only a short distance from the major city of Louisville, Kentucky. The quaint and quiet winery and vineyard gives off a distinctive southern family feeling. Along with samples of dessert wines, dry wines, fruit wines, estate wines, and sweet wines, the tasting counter at Brooks Hill also serves plates of cheese. During nice weather, guests can also relax at the pavilion and listen to live music. During the colder months, there is a cozy fireplace for visitors to warm up by at the Brooks Hill Winery.
2746 Brooks Hill Rd, Brooks, KY 40109, Phone: 502-957-7810
5. Forest Edge Winery
Relax with local pours and explore nearby trails on a quiet summer visit.
The Forest Edge Winery is a family owned and operated winery located in the town of Shepherdsville in Kentucky. One thing that makes Forest Edge unique compared to other wineries in the region is that it is a truly family-friendly winery. While parents sample wine, kids can make crafts, watch television, and play in the winery’s children’s room. The Forest Edge Winery is open Monday through Thursday from 11:00am until 6:00pm, Fridays and Saturdays from 11:00am until 7:00pm, and Sundays from 1:00pm until 6:00pm. Fans of the winery can join one of the two wine clubs.
1910 Clermont Rd, Shepherdsville, KY 40165, Phone: 502-531-9610
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