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Our vineyard
Our terroir (a vineyard specific term relating to the soil condition, climate, aridity and other factors of a geographic area) is enhanced by central Kentucky's loamy soils and deep limestone shelves which allows us to craft a wonderful selection of international award winning wines. The unique soil conditions of our property continue to evolve very slowly due to the four distinct seasons with which we are served and to our placement in the South Elkhorn Creek corridor.
And from the Vineyard to the Winery
The Winemaking Process For harvest, press and fermentation, we use traditional techniques. Our wines are kept in separate lots throughout fermentation with particular barrel and stainless regimes and we maintain control over every step in the process. Once in the barrels or stainless tanks, our winemaker frequently tests and waits for the perfect time to handcraft each wine. Equus Run Winemaker Cynthia Bohn continually focuses on layering the outstanding flavors to create wines with depth and complexity.
Tours
Introducing Equus Run Vineyards Tour:
Tuesday - Thursday, 1:30 pm
Friday-Saturday, 1:30 pm and 4 pm
Approximately 30 minutes
Our daily guided tour is complimentary and highlights our renovated tobacco barn that now serves as our wine production facility, our charming flower gardens, the vineyard and finishes in our enchanting stone tasting room where you can sample the fruits of our efforts with an optional wine tasting. Contact us for pricing and further information.
Self-Guided Vineyards Walking Tour:
You can spend as much or as little time as you would like on our self-guided tour of our property. Explore our vineyard and examine up-close several different grape varieties used in our wines. Observe the different vineyard management techniques and learn about the art of winemaking. Contact us for pricing and further information.
Private Tasting with Vineyards & Winery Tour:
Designed for groups of at least ten, this private tasting and tour package allows a more in-depth look at the winemaking and vineyard processes and includes a private wine tasting as well as a fruit, cheese and cracker reception. Contact us for pricing and further information.
Write a Review
When writer Joel Stein recently announced in Time magazine his favorite wines among representatives from each of the 50 states, Equus Run's commemorative Celebration White (a blend of chardonel and viognier) made the cut. Stein was delighted with the wine, which he compared to a pinot grigio or an orvieto, and almost equally with the other tasters' surprise at its provenance. (Full review)