Specialty Wines
Cabernet Sauvignon
Derby ETCHED Collectors Series
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 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 toasty vanilla. Mild black cherry flavors and a clean finish. Only limited number of 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 Kentucky Derby and Churchill Downs. This is the eighth year in a row we have produced the Derby wines.
Derby Chardonnay
Hint of citrus with lemon grass. Stainless steel fermented with mild American oak. Bright acids with a layer of sweetness on the finish. A winner at your Derby party! Equus Run Vineyards produces the Commemorative Wines of the Kentucky Derby and Churchill Downs. This will be the eighth year in a row we have produced the Derby wines.
Derby Bluegrass Blush
A blend of aromatic whites and a touch of Merlot adds a beautiful salmon color to this Blush. Hints of strawberry & raspberry consume the nose and semi-sweetness with mild acidity create the finish. Equus Run Vineyards produces the Commemorative Wines of the Kentucky Derby and Churchill Downs. This will be the eighth year in a row we have produced the Derby wines.Derby Cabernet Sauvignon 2011 (sold out)
The deep dark red hue delicious wine aged in American and Hungarian oak, Ripe red plum and toasty notes on the palate with an almond finish. Medium bodied with very approachable tannins. Equus Run Vineyards produces the Commemorative Wines of the Kentucky Derby and Churchill Downs. This will be the eighth year in a row we have produced the Derby wines.
Derby Merlot
The nose has light chocolate aroma with a tease of ripe purple plum. Medium mid palate fruit with toasted almond nutty finish. Equus Run Vineyards produces the Commemorative Wines of the Kentucky Derby and Churchill Downs. This will be the eighth year in a row we have produced the Derby wines.
Holiday Blush Collectors Series 2011
Each year 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 label. 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. This 2011 vintage showcased a horse eying a Snow Man's carrot nose...and yes, he got it!!