Last week, my husband and I made our bi-yearly trip to Kentucky for our whiskey and bourbon…read moreadventure. After spending the day visiting distilleries, I was ready for something a little different, so my husband suggested we stop by McIntyre & Family Winery. I'm so glad we did. From the moment we walked in, we felt genuinely welcomed. Nikki greeted us, took the time to explain their wines and tasting options, and made us feel right at home. A little while later, the owner, who is also named Nikki, came over to introduce herself. Both of these ladies were incredibly kind, down-to-earth, and passionate about what they do. What was supposed to be a quick stop turned into two wonderful hours of conversation, laughter, and wine tasting. I've visited quite a few wineries over the years, but this one truly stood out. I loved how unique and creative the wines were. They weren't afraid to offer something different, with wines like Corn Cob, Daylily, and Rose Petal Tea. I know some of those might sound unusual, but they're absolutely worth trying with an open mind. My personal favorite was the Blackberry Truffle--it was unlike anything I've ever tasted and, without question, the bottle I couldn't leave without. One thing I also appreciated was that they had beer available for anyone in the group who isn't a wine drinker, making it a place everyone can enjoy. More than anything, what made this visit so memorable wasn't just the wine--it was the people. You can tell there's a lot of heart behind this winery, and that kind of hospitality is something you don't forget. If you ever find yourself in Bardstown, I can't recommend McIntyre & Family Winery enough. It ended up being one of the highlights of our trip, and I already know we'll be back.

It has been a few years since we last visited, but this was probably our fourth or fifth time…read morestopping in here. My husband and I love stopping in here when we are near Bardstown because it is so different from your typical winery. All of their wines are made from the berries, fruit, etc that they are named after and not with grapes, so it is always fun to try the different wines they offer. We brought our friends with us this time since we were all on our way to Heaven Hill for a distillery tour together. They had a fun time for their first visit and we both ended up purchasing a bottle of their corn cob wine (we also got a semi-sweet cranberry wine). Shannon (or maybe her name was Sharon) was so friendly and kept us laughing with jokes during our tasting. She gave us some tips on what wines paired well together or with a cocktail. She also told us how long some of the wines take to make, where they source some of their berries, etc. Can't wait until our next visit!

Cave Hill Vineyard & Winery is an absolute gem! Debbie, the owner, was the perfect hostess -- warm,…read morewelcoming, and so passionate about the winery. I also loved hearing about the passion she and her husband have for their wine. You can truly feel the love and care they put into everything they do. The wine is delicious, the location is beautiful, and their sweet sheepdog/doodle, Ollie, was a wonderful host too! Such a charming touch. And let me just say, the frozen wine margaritas are a delicious treat on a summer day -- so refreshing and fun. Highly recommend Cave Hill Vineyard & Winery for great wine, beautiful scenery, and the kind of hospitality that makes you want to come back again and again!

This place is truly amazing, the hospitality from the owners is wonderful to say the least. The…read morevenue is beautiful and peaceful just as soon as you pull up to the property. Cave Hill as something for everyone and is definitely worth a visit. The same are awesome and easy to work with willing to go the extra mile to make every guest feel special. We high recemmend this place for a wedding or any other private event

Couldn't find the place tried 2 different maps in the phone. Tried 2 address we have upread more

Super nice host, wine was amazing! It was nice hearing about how he got started. We will definitely…read morereturn

Great small winery. Brian was amazing. He really was knowledgeable about his wine. Great place to…read morevisit.

We were bourbon-tasting and our bartender referred us to this quaint little winery. It is only open…read moreon Saturdays for tastings and the options change weekly. When we visited, there were seven wines to be tasted for $8 and the tasting fee is waved if you buy a bottle of wine. The winemaker and owner Brian is a true gem - he works by himself but made all of his customers feel important while he had to run tastings, answer the phone, and check people out. He took the time to get to know everyone's names and you can tell he is immensely proud of his wine. All of the wines are award winners. We took a few bottles home to enjoy at home in NY!

Been coming here for about 10 years. It's still my favorite winery! I moved out of state but come…read moreto visit and always visit Forest Edge after a hike at Bernheim. I love how open and airy it is. But we love the barrel room renovation. We brought some lunch and did a wine tasting, then ordered a glass while we relaxed. Service is quick and friendly. Wound up bringing home 5 bottles!

Forest Edge Winery is located directly across from Bernheim Arboretum & Research Forest in…read moreShepherdsville, KY. We love a good wine so decided to explore some of the local wineries & discovered this beautiful place. The wine bar attendants were knowledgeable, friendly, ready to answer any questions which made this visit even more welcoming. This particular winery has a playroom for children so do hesitate to visit even if your children are small.

We attended a, "Murder Mystery," dinner! The afternoon began with a wine tasting, and then we sat…read morewith the three other couples and got to know each other! The evening flew by! The bed and breakfast Inn is very well staged with beautiful antique furniture in every bedroom! We play out the mystery while eating dinner!

A few changes since the last time I was at this winery…read more First off - NEW OWNERS! The previous owner had passed away and his wife sold the property and winery. They were lovely people and based on my recent visit, sold to lovely people. Onto the wines - I believe it was $8 for 6 wines. I had a hard time narrowing down their choices to just 6 as everything sounded so good. The Vidal blanc was the first wine the new owners had completed from start to finish and it was absolutely lovely. They had a delicious selection of dry reds as well. The Kentucky roots was my favorite in this section. The cab was smooth as well. We ended up sitting on their patio and had several bottles of the summer nights. We all had a hard time picking out wines to take home. Needless to say, we will be coming back as the future seems bright for this family and the winery.

Drove all the way here to see that it has been permanently closed!! No building, no food!!read more

Ok. So...10 minutes in, I was thinking "2 stars...if they are lucky!" But you know what...? Turns…read moreout they were lucky, so 3 stars it is! Things got a little better and the two wines that are actually under their name/label were surprisingly delicious! Anyway, we were driving back to Louisville from Nashville and the Fella filled me with joy when he said we could stop at a couple wineries on the way. Not only is it a great way to break up the monotonous drive, but it allowed me to try more Kentucky wineries (like a Pokemon, I wanna try 'em all!). Cave Valley Winery was the right distance between the first place we stopped and getting home, so we decided this would be our final boozy-stop on the way. It is easy to get to, just a small loop off the highway at the Park City exit. It was a strange first impression when we got there, though. The winery isn't so much a winery, as it is a room inside an old hotel that also operates as the site's regular bar. They were also getting ready for a Ladies' Shooting competition to be held on the weekend, there were lots of gun signs and promotional booths and tents set up and sponsor banners. We weren't initially sure that we were at the right place...maybe some of the banners were covering the winery sign? Also...guns and alcohol...what could go wrong, amirite? It was strange. When we walked in to the bar, there were two people futzing around with the register iPad and a printer. It took a bit before we were greeted, and when we were, they both mentioned that they were not the tasting host and would go get her. While she was being retrieved, we were able to look over the wine list and the woman at the bar got us started with our first sample, though she admitted she didn't really know anything about the wines. Once the usual wine tasting host, Amber, came in we were ready to lock and load. (Get it...because of the gun range...no? Ok.) You get 5 samples for $5. But be aware, they only have TWO wines under their own label. The two they have are surprisingly delicious, if I do say so myself. As for the rest of the two-page wine list, they are all wines from Wight-Meyer, which is not one of my favorite places either. So that was a little disappointing. And they were out of a few of the wines I wanted to taste. Amber was pretty alright though, with some information on tasting notes. But she was minutes from the end of her shift and asked that we close out right away. Which was fine, we needed to get on the road again anyway. Overall, I am conflicted. It was a weird experience, but their wines are decent and once Amber got to our tasting, all was well. But temper your expectations if you are a winery-hopper like me. (If I was feeling more generous, I would give another star just for all the puppers roaming about....but really, 3 stars is where its at.)

Beautiful scenery! AMAZING wines! My husband did the Dry Wines tasting - great! I did the Reserves…read moretasting - great! There was not a bad tasting wine! It's expensive but worth it!

First off, the property and view is beautiful…read more Unfortunately, the wine really isn't very good. We did 3 different flights and could not find a wine we thought was good enough to drink to even sip on while enjoying the view. I'm not trying to be rude, it is just my honest opinion.

Such a cute and charming place! We did some wine tasting and added the charcuterie board and sat…read moreoutside on the patio. Even took a walk through the grapevines. Owners and staff are super nice and personable. The owner cooks all of the meals and smokes the meat. They have bands outside on the weekends. One of my favorite wineries to date!

Big selections of wines and their sweet wines are very good. There is also a nice seating area. A…read moremust visit if you are in the area.