Amazing experience! Interactive tour and such a fun hostess. We couldn’t be happier for visiting on a birthday excursion.
Derek Peters
Baker bird is an incredible stop in Kentucky. Dinah Bird was so hospitable to me and my team when visiting!
mrJoshua b
It was so much fun. Whether you're here for the winery or the distillery, it's a great experience. Beautiful historic property with a wonderful wine selection that ranges from sweet to dry.
Greg Otis
I'd give it a 5 star if you bring back the wine ?Always a nice trip from Cincinnati.
Jay M.
We absolutely love the history of this winery. Their bourbon is decent yet enjoyable. But the wines and location is very nice. We will definitely be there quite a few more times for sure.
Lacee F.
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.
Sarah E.
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!
Danielle C.
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.
Mya Malone
Clean, affordable, laid back family environment
Mary Ann J.
It was very fun. The tour was very interesting and the history is so fascinating. Wine tastings were only $5 for 4 different ones I think.
Great place to visit. Laid back. Visit and learn the history behind this great winery
L S.
NICE facility with Nice wines and the historical background is interesting at it is the oldest touted winery in America. We learned a bit about the grapes and the various vines. None are grown on site, there is now a highway running thru what was once the North to South directional planting of vines. My down side is tastings are now 3 for $5. I bought one tasting and then bought a $28 bottle Another couple that was buying a bottle ot free samples. How does that work? We did get $2 bucks off for buying a half hour $10 tour. My next ask is why were the other couple just tagging along and easedropping for free, our young guide would not have had it in him to tell the easedroppers it was an active paid tour. Then there was a sad little cheese plate on a paper plate with crumbled crackers, a couple plain triskets and there was small scattering of cheese beside three salami slices and mini grape cluster for $12. Pretty sure $5 would be a fair rate. Staff was friendly and grounds were indeed the highlight of the non handicapped accessible grounds. You can be dropped at the door if you have a driver who too is not handicapped. Not able to do bourbon side as we were told they did not have staff. Told us we could look in or buy a bottle. They do offer a free tour as well and we took that too.
Kevin Lawwill
Wonderful, historic winery! Such a beautiful place full of history. Some really good wines, especially the Red Hawk. Highly recommend this winery as an afternoon venture!
Keaton Downey
This place is AMAZING!! Beckie is the most amazing tour guide ever and knows so much about the history and is so kind and friendly. Do what you can to get her as a tour guide she was the BEST!!
Brandon G.
Thank you Cincy Savers, would have never knew this existed! What a fun afternoon at Baker Bird Winery. This winery is about 50 miles from Cincinnati. Very old historic property and tons of history behind it! Was able to enjoy plenty of wine, take a tour and enjoy the wooded views. Hours are limited. Only open Sat & Sun from 1-5. I HIGHLY recommend checking this out on a Saturday or Sunday afternoon this fall!
Amazing experience! Interactive tour and such a fun hostess. We couldn’t be happier for visiting on a birthday excursion.
Baker bird is an incredible stop in Kentucky. Dinah Bird was so hospitable to me and my team when visiting!
It was so much fun. Whether you're here for the winery or the distillery, it's a great experience. Beautiful historic property with a wonderful wine selection that ranges from sweet to dry.
I'd give it a 5 star if you bring back the wine ?Always a nice trip from Cincinnati.
We absolutely love the history of this winery. Their bourbon is decent yet enjoyable. But the wines and location is very nice. We will definitely be there quite a few more times for sure.
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!
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.
Clean, affordable, laid back family environment
It was very fun. The tour was very interesting and the history is so fascinating. Wine tastings were only $5 for 4 different ones I think.
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Great place to visit. Laid back. Visit and learn the history behind this great winery
NICE facility with Nice wines and the historical background is interesting at it is the oldest touted winery in America. We learned a bit about the grapes and the various vines. None are grown on site, there is now a highway running thru what was once the North to South directional planting of vines. My down side is tastings are now 3 for $5. I bought one tasting and then bought a $28 bottle Another couple that was buying a bottle ot free samples. How does that work? We did get $2 bucks off for buying a half hour $10 tour. My next ask is why were the other couple just tagging along and easedropping for free, our young guide would not have had it in him to tell the easedroppers it was an active paid tour. Then there was a sad little cheese plate on a paper plate with crumbled crackers, a couple plain triskets and there was small scattering of cheese beside three salami slices and mini grape cluster for $12. Pretty sure $5 would be a fair rate. Staff was friendly and grounds were indeed the highlight of the non handicapped accessible grounds. You can be dropped at the door if you have a driver who too is not handicapped. Not able to do bourbon side as we were told they did not have staff. Told us we could look in or buy a bottle. They do offer a free tour as well and we took that too.
Wonderful, historic winery! Such a beautiful place full of history. Some really good wines, especially the Red Hawk. Highly recommend this winery as an afternoon venture!
This place is AMAZING!! Beckie is the most amazing tour guide ever and knows so much about the history and is so kind and friendly. Do what you can to get her as a tour guide she was the BEST!!
Thank you Cincy Savers, would have never knew this existed! What a fun afternoon at Baker Bird Winery. This winery is about 50 miles from Cincinnati. Very old historic property and tons of history behind it! Was able to enjoy plenty of wine, take a tour and enjoy the wooded views. Hours are limited. Only open Sat & Sun from 1-5. I HIGHLY recommend checking this out on a Saturday or Sunday afternoon this fall!