In most of the world, vineyards are found following the rivers of the landscape. The moderating effect the rivers have over the local climate is one reason for this. The heat accumulated by the waters on the warming days of spring is released at night to blanket the surrounding hills with fog. It is this fog that protects the tender new shoots of the vine from the unpredictable frost that can destroy a vintage.

        In the early mornings of April and May you can see this warm blanket of fog covering the vineyards of Lover's Leap. The sloping hillside of the vineyard reaches up from a deep valley that runs and turns to the Kentucky River. The Kentucky soils, so famous for producing tobacco and renowned Bourbons, have now been tasked to nourish wine. The rich earth, layered with stone and silt deposited thousands of years ago by the river is the perfect medium to unlock the flavor that is the Bluegrass.

         Vines, like any plant, take on the character of the soil. In France this is called Terriór. It is the reason why we separate Bordeaux from Burgundy, or Napa from Sonoma. Kentucky's soils have just now begun to reveal their complexities. Lover's Leap has gathered almost 20 years of wine growing experience to manage one of the largest vineyards in the state; approximately 20 acres of vines, more than half being made up of Chardonnay, Riesling, Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc. Jerry and Ann Holder, owners of Lover's Leap, are focused on producing world class wines that are affordable and approachable by the local consumer, novice and connoisseur alike.