Visit California, Kentucky, For A Taste Of Wine Country In The Bluegrass
By Sarah McCosham|Published April 27, 2022
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The Bluegrass may be world-famous for bourbon, but that doesn’t mean we don’t have other spirituous tricks up our sleeve. In fact, Kentucky is home to its very own California Wine Country… and it’s in the most unexpected of places, too. When you’re in the mood for imbibing in the Bluegrass State’s finest wines, visit California… Kentucky.
Did you know there was a California, Kentucky? It's a beautiful little locale in the northern region of the state. And in lovely California, Kentucky, there's a charming yellow building that feels a bit like stepping into NorCal's Wine Country... or even a small Tuscan vineyard.
This is 12 Mile Creek Winery, and it's so much better than those far-away places, because it's a place brimming with Bluegrass beauty, charm, and hospitality.
The winery is known for its unique approach to blending classic wines with new flavors. Enjoy a wine tasting and charcuterie board, writing notes about your favorite flavors and vintages.
If you're hungry for something a bit more substantial (you have to balance out the wine, after all), the PHIL Flatbread is absolutely delicious, and features tomatoes bacon, chicken, cheese, spinach, and artichokes. It's actually named after a customer who requested this very combination, and it was such a hit, they added it to the menu!
12 Mile Creek Winery is the kind of laid-back, lovely little spot that's perfect for spending a beautiful afternoon in the Bluegrass. Grab a group of friends or your partner, and go imbibe in the state's finest wines at this only-in-Kentucky winery!
Have you visited this little slice of wine country in the Bluegrass State? Did you know California, Kentucky, has such a beautiful winery? Visit the 12 Mile Creek Winery to learn more about this Bluegrass iconoclast.
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