Things to do / Travel Guide
Winemakers in Central Kentucky and Tennessee are a hearty and hardworking bunch. Facing the trying terroir of damp soils, tough winters, humid summers, and the omnipresent threat of fungal disease, it is nothing short of a modern miracle that regional vintners have coaxed their American and American-French grape varieties to perfection. Winemakers have sought out the best sloping terrains for optimal drainage, made the most of clay-loam soil, and fashioned unique, Kentucky oak barrels; one taste of their Central Kentucky and Tennessee wines will make you a believer.
Central Kentucky Wineries
A little bit of Tuscany on the southern outskirts of Lexington, Kentucky, the Chrisman Mill Vineyards & Winery spoils visitors with Kentucky viticulture and northern-Italian cuisine.
A few miles to the north, in Lexington, Talon Wineries is relatively new on the scene with unusual flavors and products. Visit the 200+ year-old farmhouse for tasting.
Central Tennessee Vineyards
Halfway between Knoxville and Nashville, Tennessee at Crossville, the Stonehaus Winery, shows visitors the “southern” aspect of their wines. Stop by for the tours and taste the fruity and sweet Muscadine, as well as more traditional wines.
Further north, in Livingston the relatively new Holly Ridge Winery, is open every day for tours and tastings.
Wineries in Nashville, Louisville and Lexington in Central Kentucky and Tennessee
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