EQUUS RUN VINEYARDS: Visit the Vineyard... Taste the Experience!

Here are just a few of our wonderful customer comments. We're hoping to grow this list so please post your comment and tell us about your Equus Run experience.

4/5/2008
Deanna

"Please, please bring back the Cab Blanc. I usuallly am a white wine lover, but the blend of the red and white was delicious and turned out to be my favorite wine. Any chance you'll bring it back? I really enjoyed the Johnson Brothers conert last year. I hope they will have a return visit. I moved to Central KY from Northern Ky 5 years ago. While out exploring one day I came accross Equus Run and fell in love with it and I am now a wine club member. "

2/19/2008
Julie

"I love the Oak Chardonnay I picked up for the Fall release. I hope you continue to offer this."

2/8/2008
Sherri Barney

"I would like to tell you how much I am looking forwad to tomorrow and the events at Equus Run starting up again. As a wine club member I truly enjoy all that you offer (besides the wonderful wines). "

2/3/2008
Debbie Gorin

"Love the new Viogner Wine in the latest release, the mixture of grapes & fruit give this wine a pleasure to your pallet. I am not a connoisseur of the red wines but the new Merlot is exquisite. The winter scarves & earmuffs on the bottles on display are so cute and I personally commended the artistic lady doing the work and look forward to the next new releases & the newest displays in the tasting room. What a great wine experience if you've never visited Equus! "

8/21/2007
Carol Dean

"Just wanted to drop you a quick note about last night - we had a blast! Thank you so much for offering the Concerts at the Vineyard series - the evening was so relaxing and enjoyable; we even made a few new friends! I would also like to add that Kiki, our wine tasting server, was very knowledgeable and friendly. We were already planning our next visit on the way home from the concert! "

8/20/2007
Barb Hagen

"We thoroughly enjoyed the concert with The Johnson Brothers on Saturday night at Equus Run! The music was wonderful, food and wine great, weather beautiful, and vineyards lovely. We will be back! Cannot think of a better way to celebrate our anniversary. We pulled out our Beatles and Who music when we got home to listen some more. Thanks so much! "

8/15/2007
Debbie Wigginton

"Equus Run hit a grand slam with the Smooth Jazz concert with Marion Meadows. As a wine club member, I have been to Eqqus Run for concerts, tastings and of course to purchase wine. Now my secret is out and I'll have to share you with the rest of the state. I met a couple from Louisville by way of Chicago who were convinced that Lexington was way more progressive than The 'Ville. That is a first!!! Had a blast and everything was PERFECT. "

7/30/2007
Deirdra Burton-White

"On my way to a wine sampling party, I stopped by your tasting room and bought the Kentucky Vidal Blanc. At the party everyone tried each wine and ranked them. At the end of the night the score cards were tallied and your Vidal Blanc won! There were about 25-30 bottles of wine, lots of white wine and several reds. Vidal Blanc has always been one of my favorites, but I was amazed that out of so many other “favorites” it was THE favorite. THANKS! "

6/10/2007
Menisa Marshall
Louisville, KY

"My husband and I enjoyed last night’s concert tremendously. Food was yummy (and filling!), weather was fantastic, setting was gorgeous, music was perfect (for 50-somethings like us), and a nice bottle of red zin was the perfect way to set it all off! Couldn’t have found a better way to celebrate our 34th anniversary! Looking forward to coming back out soon, and bringing some friends who were unable to join us last night. "

5/15/2007
Ashley Meadows

"My sorority sisters and I visited the vineyard for a bachelorette celebration for one of the girls. We had a wonderful time sampling wines. The wine glass that complemented the tasting was a special treat to remember our sister's special day. "

5/11/2007
Vanessa Ferrell

"My mother-in-law, my husband, and I visited your winery on the cold Easter weekend. I had insisted on visiting a winery, and glad we chose to visit yours. The gentleman pouring the samples was knowledgable about the various wines available, and the wine glasses made a wonderful souvenir of our trip. We were so enthusiastic during the sampling that we ordered a case of assorted wines, which we proudly served at our 1st annual Kentucky Derby party in our home. We will plan to visit Kentucky again, when we can enjoy the complete tour of the winery."

3/6/2007
Pat Barrett

"We visited your winery on a recent Saturday in February. With relatives from out of state, we were looking for things to do on a winter day and so we visited three local wineries and a distillery. We found that by far the experience at Equus Run was absolutely the best. For wine tasting it was the best value, your staff was very accomodating and showed the best of Kentucky hospitality. The complimentary glass is a wonderful idea. We wondered at some of the wineries why they would charge you for tasting if you bought wine. We felt they should at least give you the money back if you buy a certain amount of wine. But the glass and experience at your winery more than made up for the nominal $2.00 charge. Your staff did not hold steadfast to the list of sampling wines and were very happy to change out some samples. Also, we tried to leave a tip, and were turned down. NOW, that is what a winery should be! We were there to sample and buy your products and you treated us like family. Keep up the good work, and thanks for the hospitality! "

9/19/2006
John Carter

"We had an absolutely wonderful time Saturday evening at your Concerts at the Vineyard event……I brought my new director who comes from Fort Wayne, Indiana, (we are converting him to become a Wildcat), several co-workers and two neighbors. Everyone had a super time and they all want to return. You and your staff do such a wonderful job and we were very impressed. The vineyards will absolutely be one of our regular stops. Keep up the great work and take care. Sincerely……..John Carter "

9/5/2006
Deborah and Bob

"We visited Equus Run for the first time Saturday afternoon Sept 2, 2006. We had a great time - the jazz was great, the wine was great and the setting is beautiful. We traveled from Louisville and it was well worth the trip and very easy to find. We will be back! "

8/28/2006
Sharon B

"What a GREAT night Saturday was! The Monarch's were fantastic as was the food and setting. Thank you so much for such a great time at your Concerts at the Vineyard! "

7/9/2006
Fonya

"I recently had a glass of your White Riesling and it is the BEST Riesling that I have tasted. I just went to the store and purchased 5 bottles. I wasn't a big wine fan but, now I am!!! "

6/6/2006
Beth Bloom

"Just wanted to let you know how much my husband and I enjoyed our "1st" Equus concert. We had perfect weather, the band was great, the food and wine was really good and the view/setting was so refreshing. Thanks, Beth. "

5/20/2006
Art Lander, Jr.

"The hotel where I stayed Derby week (Ashton Inn Suites) gave me a bottle of your Bluegrass Blush, in the Derby 132 label. Opened it when I got home Sunday, to unwind, and was shocked to see No. 8 on the saddle cloth. You not only make great wine, but you picked the Derby winner!"

5/3/2006
DENISE DURNELL

"I went with a friend for a tour and tasting and we absolutely loved it. So friendly and such a beautiful place. My husband and I attended the Concerts at the Vineyard series and it was great. It rained a bit, but we still had a wonderful time. Cannot wait to go back. "

4/24/2006
Michael Leon

"Just a note of thanks to all of you for your warm personalities. My wife and I came down for a tour and tasting. It was a beautiful day, plus the warm presentation made it a truly enjoyable visit to your winery. We hope to make a few of the concerts, and to visit your winery again soon. Thank you! "

4/6/2006
Jean Tinsley

"I really enjoy your CONCERTS AT THE VINEYARD series and am looking forward to a summer of music, wine and friends. Could you please place me on your email list so I won't miss any upcoming events. Thanks for providing a great way to spend a summer night! "

1/20/2006
Becky Hughes

"Good Morning! I just wanted to let you know that last night I attended an event called Grape Expectations. It was a wine tasting benefit for Prevent Child Abuse Kentucky. Each team brought in a bottle of wine and the wines were voted on for the best and worst. I brought my favorite, your White Riesling, and WON!!!! Thanks so much! "

12/19/2005
Diora & Matthew

"We came to Equus Run in October because Cynthia is a friend of mine from high school. We were quite impressed with the beautiful vineyard and the excellent wines we were able to sample with the wine tasting. We loved the oak Chardonnay, the Riesling & the Holiday Blush (the label for the blush was beautiful). Congratulations on creating such a wonderful treasure for Kentucky! "

12/8/2005
Bill and Mary Kaye Johnson

"We stopped by recently to pick up our wine club release and were reminded again what a special job you folks do in the tasting room. Thanks for your perpetual good nature, patience and knowledge. It is always a pleasure to come in and know we will be warmly welcomed. Keep up the good work! "

8/23/2005
Annette Grahl
Scottwood B&B. Midway and Chair - Woodford County Tourist Commission

"We have been neighbors for 7 years now, having opened our B&B the same year Equus opened. From our vantage point, we have watched the vineyard grow from a small but distinctive winery to a very top-rated showplace. We always recommend it to our guests. The summer concerts are truly a huge draw for local residents and tourists alike. Cheers to you - our neighbors and friends!"

8/14/2005
Lolita Kendrick

"I attended the summer concert series on Saturday, August 13. This was my first visit to Equus Run. I have to say that the rain was miserable, but Equus was still a wonderful adventure. Thanks for everything! "

8/1/2005
Bob and Becky

"We live in Georgetown and have seen the sign to Equus Run many times on our way down Paynes Depot Road. Recently we made the right hand turn off Paynes Depot and 1.9 miles later, were treated to a Central Kentucky treasure. The wine tasting was outstanding and refreshing. And the etched glass as a souvenior was icing on the cake. What a relaxing and enjoyable time we had. We also joined the wine club to insure ourselves future visits. Thanks Equus Run, keep up the good work!"

9/23/2004
Tim from Louisville
New Organization

"I recently attended the wine tasting and concert at the vineyard. I am normally not a wine drinker but I thoroughly enjoyed your wine, concert and atmosphere as a whole. What a nice treat! Equus Run is the only wine you will find at our house in the future. "

Dr. J.D. Mayfield

"Last Saturday(8-26-2006) was our first visit to Equus Run. We did not know what to expect. Our evening though was a delight! The ambiance was wonderful, the food and wine appetizing, both the employees and clientele very friendly, and the entertainment(The Monarchs) outstanding. The dance area was overflowing most of the night mainly because the music was very danceable. We ran into out-of-town guests that we had not seen in many years--a pleasant surprise. "