Equus Run Vineyards KY 40347

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Katelyn Joy Moore

I hope my review can come close to adequately describing how lovely of a time I had today at Equus Run Vineyards. I came on a lovely Autumn afternoon to pick up a bottle of wine, enjoy the beautiful weather, and check out the tasting room. First, I was immediately greeted by a precious little black cat living on the property, name Black Kitty! I can always tell there are some good people involved in a business when there is a well-loved cat that has a home on the property. The kitty is very sweet and if you allow it to feel safe coming up to you, it will! Very sweet! I tried six wines today: the Bluegrass Brut Rosé, Merlot, Equestrian Merlot, Equestrian Pinot Noir, Tempranillo, and Cabernet Franc. My personal favorites were the sparkling rosé, the regular merlot, and the equestrian pinot noir, though I loved all of the wines I tried! I also had a glass of the seasonal sangria and was so pleasantly surprised by it! It was mixed with apple cider and it was the perfect balance of sweet cider with red wine. It was delicious! I would buy a whole jug of it if I could! I really enjoyed what I tried, and I took home a bottle of the Merlot! The atmosphere is beautiful. The tasting room is quaint and precious, right at the front of the property. However, there are many places to wander and relax. There is an entire outdoor seating area with benches, tables, and little covered porches. There is a little stream running through that is so peaceful and pretty. I sat outside and read a few chapters of my book, and then took a long walk around the property! It was so nice to explore the vineyard. The vines were all carefully trimmed for the season — a sign they’re well taken care of! I saw some precious birds and even a little rabbit spending some time in the rows! There is a pathway to walk on around the back of the property to see the nature, the grape vines, and the other buildings on the grounds. Everything was so peaceful and stunning to enjoy in the late afternoon. By far the best part of the winery, though, was the lovely people it draws in and the lovely people who work there! When I arrived, Cynthia welcomed me and introduced me to the cat! The employees in the tasting room were ready immediately whenever I needed help and were kind and friendly. They were attentive and always looking to help. When I went to leave Equus Run today, I had the misfortune of my car not starting and having a completely dead battery. My phone was also dead and I went inside and asked the employees if they had a charger I could borrow, and they spent some time looking until they found a fast charger to help me. Then, Cynthia spent OVER AN HOUR with me trying to help me jump my (stubborn) car. We chatted and she is such a sweet person. She was an electrical engineer, too, and had so much knowledge and was so helpful!! My car wasn’t starting just with connecting it to another car, so she brought out a power box from the barn and spent a while letting me charge it up, and finally, it started! I jumped up and down and we hugged! She was so sweet and helpful and took her valuable time for so long to try to help me start my car, and it meant so much to me. I was just so grateful that if I was stuck, I was stuck in a place full of lovely people who took their precious time to help me get home safely. I had such a lovely afternoon at Equus Run Vineyards and I highly recommend checking it out!

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Kaye Borchers

Our group of about 100 visited Equus Run for a weekend afternoon and had a fantastic time. The vineyard was able to accommodate our two coach busses, provided a great, private indoor gather space near restrooms, and provided a full-service bar complete with wine and beer during our visit. Not only did we enjoy the view and beverages, but the staff put together a photo scavenger hunt for our team that took us throughout the grounds solving riddles and taking selfies. All of the staff, from planning to execution, was helpful and enthusiastic, and the vineyard was beautiful—we had a fun, enjoyable visit!

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Tatiana Rosa

Wonderful experience with our family tour and wine tasting! Pam was a great guide and made the experience wonderful. The wines and other spirits were delicious.