A taste of history!
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!
FOR MORE INFORMATION GO TO OUR HISTORY PAGE
First Vineyard Winery has numerous delicious wines to choose from including dry, semi-dry and sweet red and white wines. We also have a limited commemorative bottling of the Alexander wine, the grape that started the wine industry in the United States.
Sugar Creek Resort Bed and Breakfast is also located on the premises. First Vineyard can truly be a destination vacation. See our lodging page for further details.
For information on tastings or event rentals, drop us a line. We'll get right back to you or you can call 859.885.9359.
5800 Sugar Creek Pike, Nicholasville, Kentucky 40356, United States
January-March 24th Closed
March 25th-October 30th
Monday - Thursday Closed
Friday - Sunday: 1 pm to 7 pm
November 4th-December 27th
Monday-Thursday Closed
Friday-Saturday: 1 pm to 7 pm
Sunday: 1 pm to 5 pm
First Vineyard Winery
5800 Sugar Creek Pike, Nicholasville, Kentucky 40356, United States
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