The next three or four posts will all be part of a series of things to do in and around Louisville during the months of September and October. All of my suggestions center on fun day trips to sites within an hour or so from Louisville so that booking accommodations in one of our Louisville Bed and Breakfasts is the best option. Our Inns are comfortable, reasonable, and you will be sure to have a wonderful breakfast. Check out the Inn of your choice and call for reservations. (Nancy Hinchliff, Innkeeper/free lance writer)
Wine Tasting and Apple Picking
Wine tasting
Broad Run is a local Winery and vineyards conveniently located in Louisville at 10601 Broad Run Rd. An estate winery, Broad Run is a classic Old World family winery and planter of European vinafera vines that yield high quality grapes resulting in the finest of balanced wines. A trip to their 25 acres of beautiful vineyards where you will can taste a variety of wines from Cabernet Savignon, Chardonnay, Riesling to Pinot Noir, Carmine, Chambourcin, and Muscat will satisfy even the most meticulous wine taster. Join their open table wine tastings where you meet interesting and
fun-loving people and be introduced to the lovely wines of Kentucky!
Originally the winery remained on the original homesite and the tasting room was housed in the old farm house on the new property. In 2003, construction of the new 8000 square foot winery and tasting house was completed.
Winery Hours
- Wednesday thru Saturday from 12pm ~ 6pm
- Sundays from 1pm-6pm
- Open table wine tastings
Call for wine tasting reservations and directions: 502-231-0372 .
Apple picking and Winery
Just over the bridge from Louisville is Indiana. If you drive around 40 minutes to the west and a little north you’ll be in the Vicinity of the Family Huber Farms and winery; 600 acres of orchards & vineyards where you can pick your own vegetables from the fields of the largest farm in Southern Indiana.
Huber's Farm and Wineries
Have you ever gone apple picking at a real topnotch apple orchard? If not, you’ll be amazed at how much fun it is, with or without the kids…..not to mention the delight of eating just ripened apples right off the tree. I did it several years ago with my grand kids and had as much fun as they did. It was a day I will always remember.
“Once we reached the orchards, Farmer Joe loaded the four of us into the back of an old wooden dump truck and drove us around a bit through the trees, kids squeeling the whole way. When we stopped and jumped out, we were handed baskets to plop our precious finds into. We proceeded to grab at the low lying branches pulling off the sweet smelling fruit and dropping it into our baskets, which got heavier with time and laughter……The laughter is still ringing in my ears.”
If you’ld like to try it yourself, I highly recommend it. Call Huber’s Apple Orchards reservations and directions. They also have restaurant with delicious country stye dishes, a winery, a market, an animal farm.
Best dates for picking specific kinds of apples:
Early september: Golden and Red Delicious, Jonathon Gold, and Mutzu.
Late September: Winesap
Early and mid October: Granny Smith, Fuji, and Goldrush
For information on the Huber wineries, go to: Huber Orchard and Winery – Starlight, IN
There are many other wineries near Louisville. You can check them out by clicking on any of the following links:
Wineries / Vineyards Near Louisville, KY
Best Vineyards Winery – Elizabeth, IN
Broad Run Vineyards – Louisville, KY
Brooks Hill Winery – Brooks, KY
Chateau de Pique – Clarksville – Clarksville, IN
Felice Vineyards – Louisville, KY
Huber Orchard and Winery – Starlight, IN
Indian Creek Winery – Georgetown, IN
MillaNova Winery – Mt. Washington, KY
River Bend Winery – Louisville, KY
River City Winery – New Albany, IN
*Next post: Outdoor festivals
