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!

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

I attended the read between the vines event at Ghost Fox winery and it was wonderful. The ambiance…read moreis quaint and beautiful out in the countryside. It truly takes you out of the hustle and bustle of a busy workweek. They have a very nice koi pong outside with a spot to sip wine near by. I side they have a beautiful bar area and many cozy spots for dipping wine and relaxing with a good read. The patio space is also very nice and it was a gorgeous day when we were out there. Now for the wines! I must say I liked every wine I tried. I especially enjoyed a states berry basil wine and a mango wine. They are absolutely perfect for summer and non of the wines are overly sweet which is appreciated. So much all you taste is what was added vs the wine. The owners are a husband and wife team and I couldn't love that more. They truly put their heart and soul into the wine, production, down to the selection of the grapes. The name is a nod to their time in Japan. As them about it! Can't wait to come back on a nice day for another glass. It's a little far out for me but worth the adventure!

We loved our tasting at Ghost Fox! I loved the Fable, a mango passionfruit wine. But my friend was…read morepartial to the Sauvignon Blanc. They didn't have the Rosé bottled when we went so we'll have to go back. Ghost Fox had a tasty spicy cucumber wine as well. They host a monthly book event where you bring your own book and enjoy a silent reading hour every last Wednesday of the month. The property is gorgeous and sits at a high elevation so it's absolutely beautiful to look out. Definitely worth checking out!

Nestled away in the heart of Bluegrass horse country, this is a classic gem. Defined by elegant and…read morestylish classicalism, yet not overbearing, This place has an air of sophistication without pretension. The grounds are beautiful and expansive, stretched out under a big beautiful sky. Parking is ample. I attended with my wife and my son and his wife. We came to see a friend perform live jazz. We did a wine tasting. I was disappointed that the tasting only consisted of three offerings. It seemed a little shy for the price point. After the tasting, we settled on Afterglow, a very sweet wine. The four of us enjoyed our purchase while we sat at a picnic table in the courtyard and enjoyed the jazz. The wine prices themselves were very reasonable and the selection was robust. This proved to be a great place to spend a lazy Sunday afternoon. We will be back. This place gets five stars from me. (Still wish a tasting was four or five offerings instead of three.)

Had the pleasure of stopping by Talon Winery today during our trip through Kentucky and thought I'd…read moregive a quick recap for my fellow yelpers. The grounds are undeniably beautiful. The scenery, atmosphere, and overall property create a relaxing environment that feels very "Kentucky wine country." The staff was also incredibly friendly, welcoming, and wonderful with families and kids. The gift shop and tasting space itself functionally was not laid out in a way that made the experience especially easy or comfortable to enjoy. For those of you interested in tastings, there is nowhere comfortable to sit during the tasting process, unless you want to trade into plastic cups and head outside. This unintentionally created a rushed feeling, even though the staff themselves never pressured us. As for the wines, I tried the Cabernet Sauvignon, Equestrian Series, and Crimson Cabernet. I personally tend to lean towards drier, more robust wines, these felt fairly lackluster overall and lacked the depth and balance I personally look for in a wine that can either stand confidently on its own or pair beautifully with food. A few of the sweeter wines others in my group sampled came across far more grape-forward than expected and reminded me more of juice than a refined wine experience. (My overall impression was they paired more with $10 bottles than the prices that were asked) While the staff was clearly well-intentioned and friendly, the overall tasting experience lacked some of the seriousness, polish, and professionalism that you would expect from a true leader in the wine space. We had to request that glasses be emptied and cleaned between tastings, water was never offered between pours, and some of the finer details that elevate a winery experience simply felt overlooked. That said, this place has a lot of potential. Between the scenery, atmosphere, and welcoming team, I could absolutely see why Talon Winery would become a favorite spot for locals or visitors looking for a casual afternoon outing. However, for those looking for a polished, elevated "Napa-style" wine experience, this may not quite be the home run I had hoped it would be.

I love wine. I love winery hopping. This is called Chrisman…read moreMill Vineyards. I expected a vineyard. This is *actually* a tasting room at the mall. To be fair, according to Drink Ky, they have a vineyard that is not open to the public, but the winery page on Yelp takes you to the tasting room. So...I think my expectations left me a little disappointed. I still love drinking wine and I wasn't going to say no, but I thought we were going somewhere else. That said, the space is lovely. A nice retail area, brightly lit and clean. The bar area isn't extensive, but large enough to seat a couple of small groups. We sat at the end of the bar and were greeted quickly by the guy working. He explained the tasting options. Flights range from $5-$8, and you get three generous pours or your selection of wines or sangrias. I opted for the wine flight option. My selections were the Vidal, Sweet Jessamine Rose, and Sweet Riverbend Red. They were alright, nothing that made me want to buy a bottle. Apparently they are in the midst of a special offer for a free fondue plate with two tastings. That was a nice surprise! The flights come served on a barrel stave. It is a nice idea, but it is a little unstable. We both thought it was a little funny when the music that was playing switched to "Get Low" and some other club-like music. The fella liked it, I kinda killed the ambiance for me. If you are shopping at the mall in Lexington, and need a lil' wine time, Chrisman is a good option. If you want to go to a winery...this will probably disappoint you some as well.

From the windooooooowwwww to the wall... (more on this in a moment)…read more By all accounts, this place should be five stars. It is part of the mall area so it's not really a vineyard. It's more of a mall shop where you can also do tastings of their wine. Parking is plentiful. You have to keep in mind... you're at a mall! There are plenty of spaces and as long as you're not a pampered person that needs the closest spot, you'll be just fine. The guy working greeted us right away. They have a few different flights but none are over 8 dollars. Each flight gives you three generous pours. No complaints there at all. While we were drinking our wine, music was playing. It was a mix that fit the store perfectly. It was us, another couple, the worker guy and another worker girl that came out. At one point we started to hear, "Three, six, nine, damn you're fine. Move it till you sock it to me one more time" Yes! You guessed it... skeet skeet skeet. We noticed it right away. I said, "This is the unedited version too. Awesome!" The girl working noticed it right away and started laughing. It was funny but the guy working went ahead and changed the song. I understand that if the wrong crowd heard that song, it would stir up controversy. In my opinion, if they can't take a little skeet in their ears, then they probably shouldn't be drinking wine. My flight consisted of dry wines. The Norton, Norton Reserve, and Firefly. The Norton Reserve was my favorite of the three. Easily drinkable but I'm not sure if I'd need to buy a bottle or not. Our tasting also came with a fondue board. That's a nice little perk that we weren't expecting. When it comes down to it, this place is brilliant and more malls should lease to tasting rooms. For all the people that don't like to shop with their family, significant others or children... walk down to the winery and drink for a few hours. I wouldn't go out of my way to go here but if you're already in the congested mall area of Lexington... go ahead and stop in.

These guys are awesome. We had some very late notice flight issues and they worked with us to…read morereschedule to a more convenient time. Shout out to Abe. Bill was knowledgeable, timely, and overall just the man! He took pictures the whole time so we never had to worry about that. He had lots of interesting historical context to the bourbon industry and Lexington in general. We went to 5 well known distilleries and then a smaller one named Larrikin all in around 8 hours and feel like that was about the perfect amount of time to browse and sample. If you go to Larrikin you need to try their maple bourbon cream. It's unbelievable. Their bourbon and gin are also excellent. Halfway through the tour we stopped at a bbq spot to refuel.

Horse and Barrel Tours is great! We worked with Abe the owner to plan a day visiting the…read moredistilleries which was so much fun. Working with them was easy, the van they took us touring in was new and very comfortable, and the visits to the distilleries were easy as can be, no doubt because of the good relationship they have with the distilleries. Highly recommend!

Our school recently booked a private tour with Steele Dragon Brewery and we all had a great time!!…read moreYou can tell that John and Traci are passionate about what they do and was super helpful throughout the whole tour. We had the opportunity to visit Rock House Brewing, Wise Bird Cidery, and Town Branch Distillery. We all enjoyed this tour because each place we visited was different (the environment, the drinks, and the drink making process) Everyone was prepared for our arrival and we felt warmly welcomed at each destination. The whole tour was very organized, even with a large group of about 50 people. Highly recommend booking your wine/beer/bourbon tour with Steele Dragon! Thank you guys!

I had such a wonderful time on this tour! We got to go to a brewery, cidery, and distillery so…read morethere was a great variety and something for everyone to enjoy! The tour was entertaining, educational, and an overall awesome experience!

When asked my favorite place in the world, from now on I'm going to say Wildside. It is literally…read morethe ideal getaway. Tucked away in the sprawling bluegrass hills of Kentucky, hidden between horse farms, you'll find Wildside. Complete with resident winery cats, books, local art, and community, Wildside literally has everything. I visited for a yoga event, which they host regularly, and did a wine tasting. All of the wines were delicious, but the Riesling was my favorite and I went home with a bottle. The tasting is for 4 wines of your choosing & includes a complimentary glass for you to keep.

Nice winery just a short drive from Lexington. I visited on a Sunday afternoon and had a nice…read moreexperience. There was live music and a few vendors on-site. I did a wine tasting (you choose 6 wines to sample). The sommelier was really knowledgeable about the wines and made the experience enjoyable. In addition to the tasting, I had a sangria slushie that was perfect on the warm, early Fall afternoon. The staff was friendly and helpful. Overall nice experience.

Cute little winery that has beautiful land. I would recommend visiting in the spring and summer to…read moresee the animals. There is a bar to order wine from. These wines have fruity flavor to them but are on the drier side. When we visited, we got tastings to try many different wines from their list. The sweet dessert wines are delicious. The staff includes both people and dogs who are both very welcoming.

After a day spent bourbon touring and tasting with our husbands we found this delightful winery not…read morefar from where we were staying. We decided it was our turn for a tasting and just stumbled across it on the internet. We could have enjoyed our time there more! The gentleman serving us was so kind and knowledgeable and we enjoyed our wine very much. He made us feel right at home. Wine was fabulous and the service was excellent!

This is my first one star review. I usually try to avoid giving poor reviews, but in this case I…read morebelieve it is necessary. Very horrible service. Believed I was booking a horse farm tour and bourbon tour after requesting this and sending back an email stating I was looking forward to the tour, and never was told otherwise until the driver already had picked us up and told us no tours were booked for the day. Spoke to JB in the office who was rude and then told the driver, without my knowledge, to take my group home. After initialing refunding, I was told my credit card was charged again without my knowledge or consent. When I told the company this was not OK and they were not authorized to charge my card, this is part of the response JB/Thoroughbred Limo sent me: "Your comments tell me you are someone looking to scam an honest small business... You remind me of the scammers at restaurants that want their $200 tab comp't because the $5 kids meal french fries were cold... You must desperately need the money. Have a good weekend. JB Thoroughbred Limousine 859-273-3690 https://www.facebook.com/thoroughbredlimo/ www.thoroughbredlimo.com www.instagram.com/thoroughbredlimo" JB and Thoroughbred Limo's conduct and insults demonstrate extreme unprofessionalism and poor business skills.

Extremely unprofessional company. Called to book but the phone number refers you to their online…read morebooking website. Went to website and books. After not hearing from them for a month I email the company and receive a phone call. Was informed that my request "fell" through the cracks because they were not checking the website and they can not fill the request without charging me more. The person on the phone informed me that my date requested is a special rate and I could just pay more to continue with my rental. No where on the website does it state Saturday's in May require a special fee on the website it specifies certain events such as derby, breeders cup, keeneland etc. There is not one of these events Occurring on my date or in the city of Lexington. As a bride I would not pick this service as my transportation. Here I am a month out from my wedding scrambling for something else. This company is unreliable and untruthful. Wish I went with something else.

This place is really my favorite for a spirits scavenger hunt. I always find something new when I…read morego. While they didn't have exactly what I was looking for this time I did try a lovely new espresso martini crème for my morning coffee. If you can't find it here, you likely can't find it anywhere and the customer service is fantastic to boot!

Found all the fun Valentine/Galentine Rose at Total Wine! Narrowed down my choices with super…read morehelpful recommendations from the staff. Enjoyed my fun outing at Total Wine!