Reading the reviews made me want to check this place out. Seven Wells Winery is part of the Back Roads Wine Trail in Northern Kentucky. This is my second winery/vineyard on my list. So I only have 4 more to go. :)
This is definately out in the middle of nowhere! It's located outside Alexandria, Kentucky. Once you turn on Siry Road, you go up a hill and windy roads. When you arrive, you first see a small rustic building and your view is a beautiful five acre vineyard that is breathtaking!
I went on a Saturday early afternoon. As I walked, a gentleman greeted me (friendly and helpful). There were customers enjoying their wine on the patio (which the landscape is very nice/well kept). I love how open and spacious the area is.
I did the wine tasting for $5.00 which I can try any wines. They were sold out of the Chardonnay, Noiret, and Southern Gentleman. Which I didn't mind because they had a good selection of wines to choose from.
This is what I tried:
-Wish you Well- This is a dry blend of Vidal Blanc and Cayuga. Loved the refreshing taste!
-Cabernet Franc- This was dry red wine which was served chilled. Which I found really good and one of my favorites. It's full bodied, dry with peppery flavors and oak.
-Chambourcin- Semi-Sweet medium bodied, lightly oaked with hints of Black Cherry.
-Vidal Blanc- Semi sweet and fruity tones of apply and citrus. This I also thought was a refreshing wine and loved the fruity taste, which was not so sweet.
-Traminette- Semi Sweet with spicy aroma and characteristic of its Gewurtaiminor parent.
-Chambourcin Blush- Sweet, light and fruity. This is made in the style of a white wine.
-Racoon Red- A sweet blend of Chambourcin and Dornfelder. This is their best seller, but it was too sweet for me (I prefer dry red wines).
I purchased a bottle of the Cabernet Franc for $15.00. After my tasting, I ordered a glass to enjoy out in the patio (Cabernet Franc).
The owners were nice enough to turn the electric fence off so I can walk around and take pictures of the grapes/vineyard. This is a great place to relax! I did not want to leave.
Seven Wells Winery also has upcoming special events (view online) or you can also sign up through email if you want to receive updates.
I highly recommend coming here and worth the drive! I only liked the Cabernet Franc, because the rest of the wines were a bit sweet, but I had a great experience. read more