First Vineyard Winery

First Vineyard is the first commercial winery in the United States.  Established in 1799 by Kentucky State Statute, the vineyard and winery operated until 1809. The founder, a Swiss immigrant by the name of John James Dufour received monetary backing from stockholders (then called subscribers ) such as U. S.  Secretary of State Henry Clay, U.S. Secretary of the Treasury George Bibb, Kentucky Governor Garrard, both U. S. Senators John Brown and John Edwards, and editor of the Lexington Gazette, just to name a few.

Daniel Boone did the first survey of the property.  Presidents Thomas Jefferson and James Madison both received wine from First Vineyard while in office. If you're a history lover you must visit First Vineyard and enjoy a Taste of History! 

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