Baker Bird Winery

Visited on a beautiful late fall afternoon. We didn't catch a tour, but I'm not sure we missed much. From what we were told, all of the grape growing, wine making and aging is happening elsewhere. It's a really cool historic site and it's really worth visiting. The wines are about what you'd expect from Midwest wine. They tend to the very sweet end. Get here for a visit - the structure itself is worth seeing. As a bonus, I found their bourbon surprisingly good.

We've visited Baker Bird Winery several times over the years, and while it's set in a lovely, quiet, historical area, our experiences with the wine flights have been hit or miss. At times, it seems like the bottles may have been open too long, resulting in some wines that were not drinkable. Some selections are fantastic and truly showcase the region's offerings, while others haven't quite met our expectations.We appreciate the effort that goes into the hard liquor offerings, but they're not our favorite. Additionally, the outdoor furniture seems neglected and could benefit from a good scrubbing and cleaning, as this would greatly enhance the overall experience.Despite these drawbacks, Baker Bird Winery is definitely worth a stop to try the wines at least once. The charming atmosphere and historical setting make it a unique destination, and we've enjoyed the peaceful ambiance on our visits. We'll continue to return, hoping to see some improvements in the wine selection and tasting areas.

My husband and I have been here several times and also got married here! The wine is fantastic and the service is great. The staff and Dinah were awesome to work with for planning a big event. The cave and grounds are so neat and beautiful.We stop by whenever we are near and hold this place close to our hearts!

Really cool old building and super friendly employees. We had the flight of all the wines that they offer. Our expectations were low, wine from this part of the country is usually not awesome. I'd say out of the ten wines we had, three were decent, but not good enough to want a whole bottle. We also sampled the bourbon, and it was surprisingly decent even though it hasn't aged too long. I'm not sure we'd make a special trip to go back, but I'm glad we checked this place out. It's certainly a cool building and a historical lesson all in one.

Looking for a fun weekend drive out in the country? This winery involved a pretty drive through the countryside with river views. Situated in the quiet river town of Augusta Ky, this is a great weekend drive. We enjoyed not only the drive and the winery but also the quaint river town. The historical placket states that it was once the largest producer of wines in the US during the 1870's. Be sure and take a tour of the old winery to learn it's fascinating history. The wine cave and the main building are amazing examples of 1800's ingenuity. However, all the present day winemaking is done off sight for this winery. There is also a distillery on the premise. We enjoyed tasting their wines and their bourbon. The white wine aged in a bourbon barrel was a first for me- it was very unique and we ended up purchasing a bottle to take home. They have very limited hours so check before you go.

We did a tasting of the sweet wines, we liked the Blackberry the best. Service was friendly & explained everything well. It's a nice place with lots of history to see!

Love this hidden gem! Driven by many times for years and now have visited at least 5 times. Super cool history, friendly staff and amazing wine! They host lots of fun events and keep us coming back. Cheese boards available for purchase, along with wine purchased by the glass or bottle. Should definitely add to your list when visiting Augusta.

What a cute find in Kentucky! An easy drive from Cincinnati for an afternoon of tastings. They have numerous "extras" through the summer you can reserve ahead of time such as pairing tastings, etc. We each did a tasting of everything they were offering because it's a new place for us. Wines are definitely more suited for those liking sweeter wines but a few we ok for this bold, dry lover. They explained that all the grapes were from Kentucky. As wine lovers from the west coast who prefer Spanish and Italian wines we wouldn't rate Kentucky as a wine haven but this is a fun stop and the atmosphere is well worth the trip! Parking is tricky and if you have a anyone with stability issues drop them at the door. We did the free history tour ... the guide was a nice young man but nearly all of his actual wine facts were dead wrong...perhaps his history information was close to correct as the building is old and has a history with the under ground railroad but I can't believe it is actually the first vineyard in the US Overall, well worth a quick trip from Cincy!

Such an incredibly neat setting and history!!Worth the drive. Will definitely be back to take the historical tour. Staff is super friendly and informative

America's oldest vineyard has a lot of history and the owner and staff are the proud history keepers. If you love wine + bourbon + history + learning about wine making you should go to this place. An hour east of Cincinnati, even the drive along the River was pretty and we took a car ferry right into the town of Augusta. The Thunderbolt wine was my favorite, it's red wine made in bourbon barrels. The tasting room is partially open air so if it is cold outside dress appropriately, but they do have small fire pits at every sitting area. It's definitely smaller than you'd think for the amount of wine they put out, but well worth a visit.