Kentucky
Yes,
it's true. The first vineyard for wine production in what was then a
very new United States was planted in what is now Kentucky's Jessamine
County in the Big Bend area of the Kentucky River. In March 1796 a
Frenchman from Switzerland, hailing from a winemaking family, named
John James Dufour (Jean Jacques Du Four,) left Europe bound for the New
World to escape the advances of Napoleon's army. He noted that there
were no wineries in the New World, and had read of complaints from the
soldiers fighting there about the scarcity of wine. Dufour felt
that the latitude and climate of Jessamine county, similar to that of
noted European wine producing countries would be ideal.
Total number of Wineries in Kentucky (2007): 45
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STONEBROOK WINERY
6570 Vineyard Lane
Camp Springs, KY 41059
Phone: (859) 635-0111
Website: stonebrookwinery.com Who We Are: StoneBrook
Winery is a small farm family winery located in Camp Springs, KY, just
20 minutes south of Cincinnati, OH. StoneBrook has been tending to
their vineyards for six years and making its Estate wine, Vidal Blanc,
for two. In addition to Vidal Blanc, StoneBrook also vints Blackberry,
Cranberry, Blueberry, Strawberry, Raspberry, Peach, Pear, and Cabernet
Sauvignon wine. StoneBrook offers magnificent vineyard views, a newly
renovated 116 year old farm house convertedinto a cozy wine tasting
room, old country charm and a little bit of history.
• Wine Tasting • Wine Tour • Wine Shop
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