Kentucky

Wine from Kentucky comes out of USA, where it sits as a wine region.

The signature grape is Cabernet Sauvignon, backed by Merlot and Cabernet Franc.

Vines root into clay and limestone.

The climate is continental.

The vineyards themselves read as mountains and riverside.

Bourbon wine is what the region is known for, and in the glass it shows rich.

Quality is codified by the American Viticultural Area (AVA), which is worth reading off the label.

The named areas within are Ohio River Valley.

Producers worth knowing include Blanton’s, Buffalo Trace Distillery and Evan Williams Distillery.

Pour them alongside barbecued meats, grilled steak, chocolate desserts and spicy dishes.

Keeps for around 20 years.

In the glass.

Bourbon: Rich.

Grapes planted here.

Classifications.

• American Viticultural Area (AVA)

Producers worth knowing.

Bottles to look for.

• Blanton's Gold Edition Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey, USA
• Blanton's Straight From The Barrel Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey, USA
• Blanton's The Original Single Barrel Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey, USA
• Buffalo Trace Distillery Straight Bourbon Whiskey, Kentucky, USA
• Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof Uncut & Unfiltered Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey, USA
• Colonel E.H. Taylor Small Batch Kentucky Bourbon Whiskey, Kentucky, USA
• Eagle Rare 10 Year Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey, USA
• Eagle Rare 12 Year Old Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey, USA

At the table.

• Barbecued meats
• Grilled steak
• Chocolate desserts
• Spicy dishes

Serving and cellaring.

• Keeps for around 20 years.

Inside the region.

Nearby regions.

Kentucky: common questions

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