Elizabethtown offers a lovely site for a lunch with a little bit of wine. At Water’s Edge Winery and Bistro, enjoy a tasting of some wines made there from juice from a variety of places and have an exceptional bistro style lunch.
Water’s Edge Wineries are located in a number of states. They are a franchise that offers visitors the chance to try wines from many sources. Try a dry red or white or a fruit wine made there from imported juices while enjoying an excellent lunch.
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Huber’s Orchard and Winery is an excellent place to visit. They offer restaurants, a cheese shop, an ice cream shop, a farmer’s market, a bakery, a winery, a distillery, and a you-pick farm. We love stopping there anytime, but especially at the end of May. This is the time for fresh strawberries. You can pick your own or buy them at the farmer’s market.
Strawberries are also to be found in the tasting room, with tastes of strawberry wine or strawberry infusion. Both are excellent. Tastes are also available of their wines and spirits.
There is definitely something for everyone. They even have a Family Farm Park so there’s fun for your kids as well. Located just north of Louisville in southern Indiana, Huber’s is a great day trip.
by adminWhile exploring Owensboro, we left the Bluegrass Music Hall of Fame and found a wine bar named Sip. It was an interesting experience. Wines were available to taste, have a half glass, or a whole glass. You could also choose wine from a bar and relax in a tasteful setting.
The tasting was different from any I’ve ever encountered. I have to say that a franchise of this wine bar would be a success.
Heads up wine lovers! What is your favorite wine? As if you needed a reason to enjoy your favorite wine, now you have one! Tuesday, May 25, is National Wine Day.
Not to be confused with February 18 which was National Drink Wine Day. National Wine Day offers us a chance to applaud the development, the growth, and the spread of our favorite drink and of course to savor the flavors and aromas of our favorite wine.
Whether your choice is a well-known varietal like Cabernet Sauvignon, Sauvignon Blanc, Malbec, or Chardonnay, or you prefer a lesser known varietal such as Vignoles, Vidal Blanc, Chambourcin, or Norton doesn’t matter. Get ready, pour your wine, and raise a glass to the existence of wine.
Wine can turn any day into a celebration. Consider the old saying, “You can’t drink all day unless you start in the morning.”
by adminKentucky, like other states, is experiencing a wake-up from a long, long winter. This year it isn’t just from the weather. Vaccinations are allowing people to feel freer and get back to enjoying their lives. Getting out, going places, and seeing their family and friends. At the same time wineries are welcoming more and more visitors, the vineyards are providing a show with those tiny buds that will grow into grapes as the season progresses.
In our case May has taken us to outdoor concerts at Brianza Gardens and Winery, and an afternoon of wine tasting at Forest Edge Winery and Brooks Hill Winery. We are making plans to visit some new wineries. The future is looking up.
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A TOAST TO ALL THE MOMS OUT THERE!
HAPPY MOTHER’S DAY!
HOPE YOU HAD A GREAT DAY!
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May Day and the Kentucky Derby; it was a beautiful spring day. We spent the evening enjoying some of our favorite wine and some of our favorite music at one of our favorite places.
Brianza Gardens and Winery is a perfect venue for an outdoor concert. Today was no exception. We enjoyed the music of Jeff Blackburn Band and great wine from Brianza.
A bottle of Cabernet Sauvignon and songs from Jeff, Steve, and Britt was a perfect way to spend the evening!
A couple of weeks ago, we visited Grimes Mill Winery in Lexington. This was our first visit for over a year. It was a rainy day so we were inside but with social distancing we were still able to enjoy the visit relaxing with a glass of wine. With a wine list that includes Pinot Grigio, Chardonnay, Syrah, Merlot, and some fruit wines, there’s something for every taste. Our favorite, though, was a Brunello, a medium bodied red wine made with an Italian grape. With a beautiful tasting room, it is a nice place to visit and enjoy some Italian style wines.
by adminVisitors to the Bourbon Trail in Bullitt County are often surprised by the number of wineries. Bullitt County is home to Brooks Hill Winery, MillaNova Winery, Wight-Meyer Vineyard and Winery, and Forest Edge Winery. Visitors will find good wine and will enjoy a good time while visiting.
Last month, we stopped at two of these wineries. When you enter Bullitt County from the north, the first of the wineries you will discover is Brooks Hill. They make one of our favorite wines, their Estate Reserve. It is a full-bodied red blend of Lemberger and Cabernet Sauvignon. This is a unique wine as it is difficult to find Lemberger wines. They are also making a Tempranillo. If you haven’t tried it, I recommend it. Both of these reds are excellent examples of Kentucky’s dry reds.
In the southern end of the county, you will find Forest Edge. It is located near Kentucky’s Bernheim Forest. Forest Edge Winery has a wine list that includes a variety of wines both sweet and dry. From Sauvignon Blanc to Cabernet Sauvignon, they made some of our favorite wines. Visitors can relax and enjoy a great wine.
by adminSo many things have been going on that when I looked to see when I last wrote, I found it was over a month ago and April is ending. April has been a busy month. The cookbook is finished! Once the printing is completed, I will be letting everyone know about the scheduled signings and where it can be purchased. Beginning in late March up until last week, there was editing and working on photos. My mind was taken over.
Also, Spring has brought about some spring cleaning. We’ve been getting out a little bit more and visiting a few wineries. I’ll catch up with a few articles on some recent visits.
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