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It all started with a passion for something traditional in a non-traditional place – grape growing in horse country! How could the two co-exist? Quite nicely!
An inspired vision to work the rich fertile soil of the Kentucky Bluegrass in a county steeped with tradition, a tobacco and cattle farm gave way to what is now Equus Run Vineyards. The vision became reality in January 1998 with the combined efforts of friends and family.
The visionary in this story is owner Cynthia Bohn who, coincidentally, also serves as our vineyard manager, winemaker and captain of the team. As a 31-year veteran of IBM Corp., she had the opportunity to travel the world and sample many wonderful cuisines and wines. As the story goes, Cynthia was examining the business case studies of wine giants Mondavi and Gallo as part of continuing business education curriculum at the IBM Harvard Business Institute. As she researched numerous wineries in the region, her mind gave way to thoughts of her own vineyard and winery in Kentucky. Countless hours of dedicated research later, the business plan was born and Woodford County, Kentucky had its own winery and vineyard in 1998.
Having grown up on a tobacco farm in Hart County, Cynthia is well-versed in “Farming 101” and learned the value of hard work from her parents. On any one day she may be repairing a motor or introducing tours on a bus. The winery and vineyard, surrounded by the meandering South Elkhorn Creek, boasts rich soils that were initially cattle fields with tobacco and hay crops. With the help of local farmers, the fields were cultivated and planted in vines. The dream was “planted” in rich soils and a wonderful community.
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1280 Moores Hill Road
Midway
Kentucky
40347
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