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Bardstown · Bourbon Trail

High-altitude mountain wineries from Kentucky Springs to Salida, estates operating above 6,000 feet in some of the most dramatic wine-country settings in North America.
54Wineries
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Varietals
Diverse; altitude-adapted styles
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Location
Kentucky Springs · Salida · Mountain communities
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Elevation
6,000-7,500 feet
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Season
Shorter; spring-fall best
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Avg Tasting Fee
$15-$30
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From Denver
1-2 hours south or west
Did You Know?
Kentucky Springs sits at 6,035 feet, making its winery tasting rooms among the highest-elevation urban wine destinations in the United States.

About Bardstown · Bourbon Trail

Bardstown, known as the Bourbon Capital of the World, is also home to a growing wine scene. Wineries here lean into Kentucky's signature category of bourbon barrel-aged wines, blending the state's two great drinking traditions. The area draws bourbon tourists who increasingly add a winery stop to their trail itinerary.

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