Specialty Wines

Derby Bluegrass Blush 2008
A blend of aromatic whites and a touch of Merlot adds a beautiful salmomn color to this Blush. Hints of strawberry & raspberry consume the nose and semi-sweetness with mild acidity create the finish. A BRONZE MEDAL WINNER in the 2008 Derby Festival WineFest competition! Equus Run Vineyards produces the Commemorative Wines of the 135th Kentucky Derby and Churchill Downs. This is the fifth year in a row we have produced the Derby wines. Sold Out. Soon to arrive in March 2010 for the 136th Derby! Derby Cabernet Sauvignon Collectors Series 2007
LIMITED EDITION SERIES. This is a collector’s bottle series continuing with each running of the Kentucky Derby. It is a specially crafted vintage of 2007 and 2008 cabernet juices to create the Commemorative Wine. Dry and easy going on the palate with a mix of deep red berry fruit and a touch of oak vanilla. Mild black cherry flavors and a clean finish. Only 135 bottles produced and each bottle INDIVIDUALLY NUMBERED with the label etched into bottle glass and hand-painted. Equus Run Vineyards produces the Commemorative Wines of the 135th Kentucky Derby and Churchill Downs. This is the fifth year in a row we have produced the Derby wines. Sold Out. Soon to arrive in March 2010 for the 136th Derby! Derby Chardonnay 2008
GOLD MEDAL WINNER in the 2008 Derby Festival Winefest! This vintage was a hands-down winner of numerous awards. Melon flavors and green apple on the nose, with a clean citrus finish. Equus Run Vineyards produces the Commemorative Wines of the 135th Kentucky Derby and Churchill Downs. This is the fifth year in a row we have produced the Derby wines. Sold Out. Soon to arrive in March 2010 for the 136th Derby! Derby Merlot 2007
Soft, medium body red wine reminiscent of dark cherry. Fermented dry with molasses overtones, ripe red plum, mild European oak and balanced acids presenting a long finish. Equus Run Vineyards produces the Commemorative Wines of the 135th Kentucky Derby and Churchill Downs. This is the fifth year in a row we have produced the Derby wines. Sold Out. Soon to arrive in March 2010 for the 136th Derby! Holiday Blush Collectors Series 2008
This collector series has gained a strong following of horse aficionado’s who collect label art with horses. Each winter season our Holiday Blush showcases a local photographer/artist with a stunning horse picture lable. This series sells out fast for holiday gift giving and collecting! A blend of aromatic whites and a touch of Merlot with 2% residual sugar sweetness make this wine a keepsake. The ripe, red delicious apple taste with a light apple cider- like acidity is wrapped in overtones of strawberry and red raspberry. This collector series has gained a strong following of horse aficionado’s who collect label art with horses. Each winter season our Holiday Blush showcases a local photographer/artist with a stunning horse picture lable. This series sells out fast for holiday gift giving and collecting! A blend of aromatic whites and a touch of Merlot with 2% residual sugar sweetness make this wine a keepsake. The ripe, red delicious apple taste with a light apple cider- like acidity is wrapped in overtones of strawberry and red raspberry.