Quick Summary: Kentucky is part of the country’s Ohio River Valley region, the nation’s second largest AVA. The region covers more than sixteen million acres across Kentucky, Ohio, West Virginia, and Indiana and is known as the place where American viticulture was born. Many of the wineries produce handcrafted wines with berries and grapes grown in Kentucky soil.


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Atwood Hill Winery & Vineyard

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Baker-Bird Winery

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Brianza Gardens and Winery

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Brooks Hill Winery

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Forest Edge Winery

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Jesters Winery

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Lovers Leap Vineyards and Winery

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Prodigy Vineyards & Winery

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Purple Toad Winery

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Springhill Winery

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StoneBrook Winery

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Talon Winery & Vineyards

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Verona Vineyards

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Wight-Meyer Vineyards & Winery

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Wildside Winery

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Farmer and Frenchman Winery & Cafe

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Schoolyard Winery

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Kentucky wine festivals:

Kentucky Wine & Vine Fest

Commonwealth Credit Union WineFest - Get tickets

Etown Wine Fest - May 11, 2025

Kentucky Bands, Bourbon & Wine Festival - July 13, 2024

Wine Whiskey & Ale Fest

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