点评:Last week, my husband and I made bi-yearly trip to Kentucky for our whiskey and bourbon adventure. After spending the day visiting distilleries, I was ready for something a little different, so my husband suggested we stop by McIntyre & Family Winery.
I'm so glad we did.
From the moment we walked in, we felt genuinely welcomed. Nikki greeted us, took the time to explain their wines and tasting options, and made us feel right at home. A little while later, the owner, who is also named Nikki, came over to introduce herself. Both of these ladies were incredibly kind, down-to-earth, and passionate about what they do. What was supposed to be a quick stop turned into two wonderful hours of conversation, laughter, and wine tasting.
I've visited quite a few wineries over the years, but this one truly stood out. I loved how unique and creative the wines were. They weren't afraid to offer something different, with wines like Corn Cob, Daylily, and Rose Petal Tea. I know some of those might sound unusual, but they're absolutely worth trying with an open mind. My personal favorite was the Blackberry Truffle—it was unlike anything I've ever tasted and, without question, the bottle I couldn't leave without.
One thing I also appreciated was that they had beer available for anyone in the group who isn't a wine drinker, making it a place everyone can enjoy.
More than anything, what made this visit so memorable wasn't just the wine—it was the people. You can tell there's a lot of heart behind this winery, and that kind of hospitality is something you don't forget.
If you ever find yourself in Bardstown, I can't recommend McIntyre & Family Winery enough. It ended up being one of the highlights of our trip, and I already know we'll be back. ❤️
翻译:上周,我和丈夫按惯例每年两次前往肯塔基州,开启我们的威士忌与波本酒之旅。在参观了一整天的酿酒厂后,我想尝试点不一样的,于是丈夫提议我们去麦金太尔家族酒庄看看。
我很高兴我们这么做了。
从踏入酒庄的那一刻起,我们就感受到了真诚的欢迎。妮基热情地迎接了我们,耐心地为我们介绍各种葡萄酒及品酒选项,让我们宛如置身家中一般惬意。没过多久,同样名叫妮基的酒庄主人也走了过来。她走过来自我介绍。这两位女士都极其友善、朴实无华,而且对自己从事的工作充满热情。原本只是打算稍作停留,结果却变成了两个小时愉快的交谈、欢声笑语以及品酒时光。
多年来我参观过不少酒庄,但这一家真的脱颖而出。我特别喜欢这里的葡萄酒所具有的独特创意。他们毫不畏惧尝试与众不同的风格,推出了诸如玉米棒酒、萱草花酒以及玫瑰花瓣茶酒等别具一格的佳酿。我知道其中有些搭配听起来可能有些不合常理,但怀着开放的心态去尝试绝对是值得的。我个人最喜欢的是黑莓松露酒——它的味道是我所尝过的任何酒类都无法比拟的,毫无疑问,那是我非买不可的一款酒。
我还很欣赏的一点是,店里为那些不喝葡萄酒的客人准备了啤酒,因此这里确实是个能让所有人都乐在其中的地方。
而让这次体验如此难忘的,最重要的并非葡萄酒本身,而是那里的人们。不难看出,这家酒庄倾注了大量心血,而这种热情好客的氛围实在令人难忘。
如果你有机会前往巴兹敦,我强烈推荐麦克因泰尔家族酒庄。它成了我们此行之中的亮点之一,我确信我们以后还会再来。❤️