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Kentucky Wineries: All 118 Producers, Mapped by Region

Kentucky

Bourbon country's other drink

Kentucky has 118 federally permitted wine producers across 1 official wine region (AVAs). The largest concentrations are in Lexington, Louisville, Paducah. Every producer is listed below with the address, map and contact details we could confirm.

  • 118 wineries
  • 1 official wine regions
  • 1 wine trails & areas
  • 77 towns with a winery

Kentucky Wine, in Brief

Kentucky was America's largest wine producer in the 1860s, and the vineyards have been coming back over the past thirty years, often on former tobacco farms. Most wineries lie in the central Bluegrass region around Lexington and along the Ohio River, within easy reach of the bourbon distilleries.

Hybrids and Norton do most of the work, with Vidal Blanc, Chambourcin and Cabernet Franc on the better limestone sites.

Where the Wineries Are

Wine Regions of Kentucky

The Ohio River Valley AVA runs along Kentucky's northern border. The Bluegrass region around Lexington and the wineries near Bardstown and Louisville are unclassified but make up the core of the industry.

Ohio River Valley & Indiana371 wineries

Official wine regions (AVAs)

Ohio River Valley

Grapes to Look For in Kentucky

Norton, Chambourcin and Cabernet Franc among the reds; Vidal Blanc, Traminette and Chardonel among the whites.

Norton Chambourcin Vidal Blanc Cabernet Franc Traminette Concord Cabernet Sauvignon Fruit Wine

Planning a Visit to Kentucky Wine Country

Pair wineries with the Bourbon Trail; several sit minutes from distilleries near Bardstown and Frankfort. Spring in the Bluegrass is horse-farm country at its best.

Best time to go: April to October

Before You Go

Tasting rooms change their hours constantly and many small producers are appointment only. Confirm directly with the winery before you travel.

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Every Kentucky Winery, A to Z

All 118 producers licensed in Kentucky, listed alphabetically. Open any name for its full profile, or use the map above to browse by place.

Details are collected from public records and the producer's own website and may be outdated. theUSAwineguide.com is not responsible for outdated or inaccurate information; confirm hours and availability with the winery before visiting.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many wineries are in Kentucky?

Kentucky has 118 federally permitted wine producers according to the most recent Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau permit list. This page lists every one of them.

What are the wine regions of Kentucky?

The Ohio River Valley AVA runs along Kentucky's northern border. The Bluegrass region around Lexington and the wineries near Bardstown and Louisville are unclassified but make up the core of the industry.

Which grapes is Kentucky known for?

Norton, Chambourcin and Cabernet Franc among the reds; Vidal Blanc, Traminette and Chardonel among the whites.

When is the best time to visit Kentucky wine country?

April to October. Pair wineries with the Bourbon Trail; several sit minutes from distilleries near Bardstown and Frankfort. Spring in the Bluegrass is horse-farm country at its best.

Nearby States

Ohio 370 West Virginia 36 Virginia 470 Tennessee 106 Missouri 214 Illinois 169 Indiana 146
Details are collected from public records and the producer's own website and may be outdated. theUSAwineguide.com is not responsible for outdated or inaccurate information; confirm hours and availability with the winery before visiting.

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