Everything You Need to Know About the Kentucky Wine Trail

The warm weather and miles of farmland make Kentucky the premier wine country here in America. Amateur wine connoisseurs like yourself probably want to taste every fruit of the vine that you can, and by taking the road through the Kentucky Wine Trail you can!

The three main hubs for wineries in Kentucky are Louisville, Lexington, and the Covington area, so we'd like to take some time to focus on each of these.

Louisville Wineries

The first step of your journey awaits.

Brooks Hill Winery

Address: 2746 Brooks Hill Rd, Brooks, KY

Visit this quaint yet cute farm house in the outskirts of Louisville. The estate offers lovely outdoor and indoor seating for your tasting experience. The wines you should be on the prowl for are the Dori Roe Red, a perfect bottle for fanciful meals, and the Riesling, a cold semi-dry wine which offers a sour yet sweet tasting.

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Millanova Winery

Address: 744 Gentry Ln, Mt Washington, KY

Hidden in a grove of trees near a small neighborhood, this unassuming vineyard offers up big flavors! With several prize-winning wines on the menu, you won't want to leave without grabbing a few bottles for home. The Mint Julia, Pinot Grigio, and Maddie Bear Blackberry are their finest wines, but you can't go wrong with any flavor, really.

Forest Edge Winery

Address: 1910 Clermont Rd, Shepherdsville, KY

Located just beyond the reach of the Bernheim Research Forest, it shouldn't come as a surprise why this place is called Forest Edge. Wine tastings are all walk-in for $5 a person, and can help you decide which bottles you want to buy. Forest Edge sells assorted cheese to pair with its glasses, but you're allowed to bring your own food if you'd like to picnic on the grounds. It's the most customizable wine trip out there.

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Nearby Bed and Breakfasts

Bourbon Manor B&B Inn
Red Rose Inn B&B
DuPont Mansion Historic Bed & Breakfast
The Butcher Rose
The Pepin Mansion Historic Bed and Breakfast
1840 Tucker House B&B
Louisville Bourbon Inn
Bluegrass Country Estate
Market Street Inn

Lexington Wine Tours

Horse and Wine Country...what could be better?

Talon Winery & Vineyards

Address: 7086 Tates Creek Rd, Lexington, KY

If you aren't a big drinker but want to go to one tasting out of curiosity, or if you are just a fan of delicious flavor, Talon Winery is THE winery to go to. This should be your number one choice, as tastings are accessible and affordable, the property is adorable, and there's always something to see and do. Live music plays frequently during your tasting, adding more romantic ambience to your drink time.

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Equus Run Vineyards

Address: 1280 Moores Mill Rd, Midway, KY

Enjoy the rustic farm life with a vineyard close to several horse farms and the Saddlestone Distillery. The tastings are elegant, and include a tour of the winemaking facilities. Equus Run emphasizes the importance of organic farming, and will explain why as you visit. They'll even give you tasting tips and tell you what food pairs well with each of their wines.

Wildside Winery

Address: 5500 Troy Pike, Versailles, KY

Pop by for a visit on the wild side of Lexington. This winery is fairly isolated from the city, but offers the perfect winemaking habitat for the fruit used in the beverages. They've won several international wine competitions, and after a few glasses it won't be hard to see why! Not interested in visiting the winery? Order a bottle to your room online!

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Nearby Bed and Breakfasts

Scottwood Bed & Breakfast
Emerald Shinobi Haus
Fairfield Farm Cottage
Rose Hill Inn
A Storybook Inn
Eighth Pole Inn
Emerald Shinobi Villa
Lyndon House B&B
Bourbon Manor B&B Inn
Red Rose Inn B&B

Northern Kentucky Wineries

Quiet and unassuming, though something is brewing.

Stonebrook Winery

Address: 6570 Vineyard Ln, Melbourne, KY

Located right along the Ohio River bed, and just a short drive from Covington and Cincinnati, the Stonebrook Winery can be quite the treat if you're driving the northern Kentucky back roads wine trail. This can make for an exciting start to the journey or a comforting end to your wine-ing experience. With prize-winning wine in tow, you can unwind and sip your sweet treat in peace.

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Seven Wells Vineyard

Address: 1223 Siry Rd, California, KY

Though Seven Wells is located just a short drive from Covington, the peace and quiet you'll find here makes it feel like a totally different place. Enjoy drinks, music, and the atmosphere when you arrive. Though the winery cannot be toured, you can still tour the drinks themselves.

Brianza Gardens

Address: 14611 Salem Creek Rd, Crittenden, KY

Brianza offers the ultimate wine and vineyard experience. For $10 you can explore the vineyard, the winery, meet the owners, and taste all the wines they have to offer! Consider this one of the best tasting experiences in northern Kentucky!

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Nearby Bed and Breakfasts

First Farm Inn
Side Saddle Inn
Moon River B&B

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