Archive for February, 2010

Kentucky Wineries Win at Florida International Wine Competition!

Thursday, February 11th, 2010

Congratulations Acres of Land Winery, Purple Toad Winery, and StoneBrook Winery for bringing home medals from the 22nd Annual International Wine and Grape Juice Competition held February 4-6, 2010. 

 Acres of Land Winery, Richmond KY, brought home a silver medal for Willie Maes Blackberry Wine, a bronze for Concord, a bronze for Vidal Blanc, and Maggie Adams Blush earned a bronze as well. 

Purple Toad Winery, Paducah KY, earned silver for the 2008 Kentucky Cabernet Franc, a silver medal for Laurens Blackberry, and bronze medal was received for the Paducah Blue Wine. 

StoneBrook Winery, Melbourne KY, was awarded two gold medals.  Gold medals were earned for the Pomegranate and 2008 Estate Bottled Cabernet Franc.   A bronze medal was awarded for Strawberry Wine and a bronze for Raspberry Wine.

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Celebrate February with your Sweetheart…and Kentucky Wine!

Monday, February 8th, 2010

Shake off the winter blues by attending one of the many special events taking place at Kentucky’s wineries.  Take your sweetheart to Lovers Leap Winery on Saturday February 13, 2010 for a Valentine’s Day Dinner.  Enjoy food and wine pairings at StoneBrook Winery the second and fourth Saturday of each month.  Please visit our events calendar for detailed listings of all exciting events taking place this month.

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Brooks Hill Winery Hosts Valentine’s Day Celebration

Monday, February 8th, 2010

Don’t forget your sweetheart this weekend! What more romantic gift than a bottle or two of Brooks Hill Wine!

Valentine Celebration will be Saturday February 13, 2010.  10% off all wine purchases.  Enjoy sweet treats while they last.  1:00pm- 5:00 pm. 

Brooks Hill Winery is located at 2746 Brooks Hill Road in Brooks, Kentucky.  Call 502-957-7810 for more information.

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McConnell Springs Wine Tasting

Wednesday, February 3rd, 2010

Title: McConnell Springs Wine Tasting
Location: Various Wineries
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Description: 3rd Annual Wine Barrel Tasting for McConnell Springs (Lexington), March 27, 2010. At least 11 wineries within an hour\’s drive of Lexington, have agreed to host a wine barrel tasting of pre-released wine to benefit McConnell Springs. Each tasting will give participants the chance to experience up-and-coming wines and an opportunity to discuss the soon-to-be-released sample. For further information on participating wineries and description of the event contact www.mcconnellsprings.org or 859.272.0682.

Date: 2010-03-27

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McConnell Springs Wine Tasting

Wednesday, February 3rd, 2010

Title: McConnell Springs Wine Tasting
Location: Various Wineries
Link out: Click here
Description: 3rd Annual Wine Barrel Tasting for McConnell Springs (Lexington), March 27, 2010. At least 11 wineries within an hour\’s drive of Lexington, have agreed to host a wine barrel tasting of pre-released wine to benefit McConnell Springs. Each tasting will give participants the chance to experience up-and-coming wines and an opportunity to discuss the soon-to-be-released sample. For further information on participating wineries and description of the event contact www.mcconnellsprings.org or 859.272.0682.

Date: 2010-03-27

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