Beautiful scenery! AMAZING wines! My husband did the Dry Wines tasting - great! I did the Reserves…read moretasting - great! There was not a bad tasting wine! It's expensive but worth it!

First off, the property and view is beautiful…read more Unfortunately, the wine really isn't very good. We did 3 different flights and could not find a wine we thought was good enough to drink to even sip on while enjoying the view. I'm not trying to be rude, it is just my honest opinion.

What a great place to grab a drink and a meal. Greg was super informative of the area, and the…read moreselection of wines available at Jester's. I settled on the blood orange that was very bubbly and sweet while my husband enjoyed the black cherry. I enjoyed the jesters chicken sandwich with broccoli my husband had the bacon Cajun ranch burger. Overall great stop. The view of the rolling Kentucky hills was per from the porch while we enjoyed our meal.

Nice location and with a good view from the patio. The staff is very friendly and fantastic. The…read moreflatbread pizzas are good, and the wine is just okay. If you have been to a winery in a state known for wines, this is not that.

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.

My wife and I used Horse and Barrel Tours for our first visit to Kentucky and the Bourbon Trail. I…read moredon't think our experience could have been any better. Bill was our guide for the day, but he was so much more than that. He took lots of great photos, shared history and stories, opened doors, carried our things to the car; he was such a pleasure to spend time with and we were sad when the tour ended. Everyone should experience a day like we had with Bill!!

The staff are amazing! Excellent seating choices inside & out! Last weekend we had a couple glasses…read moreof Danger & The Emmie (buffalo chicken & ranch pizza) FANTASTIC!! Today we had the Brunch Board & shared a can of Peach Sangria!

Nice peaceful winery in Winchester! Lots of wines to choose from! I decided to try the red flight…read more($12) with a charcuterie board for 2 ($20). I sat inside to avoid the heat and bugs. There was a cat chilling in the shopping area.

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.

Great little winery with friendly staff. Wines have great…read moreflavor profiles and do not disaapoint. Staff is friendly and knowledgeable on the wines and grapes. Equestrian was our favorite wine/ red Malbec smooth overall with hints of cherries and peppercorn on the backend We signed up for the membership for the 3 bottle quarterly shipments- best is if you do not like the bottles picked you can swap out for ones you like!!

My wife wanted to try some wine tasting on her birthday. So we are trying 6 different kinds and see…read morewhat she likes. This is a Military friendly location.

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!

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!