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!

What a great place to grab a drink and a meal. Greg was super informative of the area, and the…read moreselection of wines available at Jester's. I settled on the blood orange that was very bubbly and sweet while my husband enjoyed the black cherry. I enjoyed the jesters chicken sandwich with broccoli my husband had the bacon Cajun ranch burger. Overall great stop. The view of the rolling Kentucky hills was per from the porch while we enjoyed our meal.

Nice location and with a good view from the patio. The staff is very friendly and fantastic. The…read moreflatbread pizzas are good, and the wine is just okay. If you have been to a winery in a state known for wines, this is not that.

For a tasting, you get 6 1.5 oz for $12. This is a bit more than other wineries but the wine was…read moregood. Mary Kay was amazing and so friendly. In my head, the wine was so much more syrupy than it actually was. BlackBerry remained a group favorite. The strawberry was also delicious. Love the new space as it has plenty of space to hang out for a bit instead of being cramped. They also have an extended bar with bourbon and beer options. Definitely more likely to return than previous visits.

Very friendly people really down to earth. The bar is very nice and although we seen a few wine…read moresnobs leave the tasting was great. Give this place a chance you won't be disappointed!!

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.)

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

Worth a visit! The wines were mostly on the sweet side, but in a good way. Very generous tasting!…read morePurchased several bottles, and enjoyed them very much. The owners are welcoming, friendly, genuinely nice people. We will return. Give this place a try! Enjoy.

Thought it would be fun to check this plane out while riding country rides on our motorcycle. I…read morehave to say I'm not much of a wine connoisseur but Rex mixed magical grapes that had be loving the flavors. It's a good down home feel snd taste, kinda like a good hillbillies wine!! We enjoyed talking and learning about Reid's while making and not to mention Rex just seems like a good old boy... So I recommend if you're in the area stop by, pull up a stool and have a taste, when you're done buy a few bottles after all Rex has to make a farm payment!! Because of the guard turkeys thou... lol Thanks for the hospitality Rex!!!

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

First the staff is great me and my wife stopped here on a whim we were on our way home from Bowling…read moreGreen and saw the sign and took the detours. Great local out in the country with nice outdoor seating. We were glad to be inside away from the heat great seating as well. Me and the wife had a tasting flight. All the wine was fantastic. Of course a couple of bottles came home. Ask the staff about the wines and let them know your tastes. Enjoy great wine in the country.

Easily my favorite stop during our wine weekend. A bit off the beaten path, this winery is…read moreabsolutely worth the visit. The tasting room is a bit small but the outside area makes up for it. We each got 6 samples for free. The Apple Verde was AMAZING! We ended up sitting around the fire pit with a bottle to split. The gentleman who did our tasting was the wine maker and you could tell the pride he took in his product. I loved that almost all of the grapes for the wine were grown on the property. Their wines are also sold at Total Wine for my Louisville friends. They host monthly events starting in April. We are already talking about staying in bowling green for a weekend to enjoy some live music at the winery.

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.