VESTA - Regional Center of Excellence

This page provides a list of entrepreneurs that have volunteered their vineyards and wineries as VESTA Field Practicum Sites.  Should any of these sites happen to be located close to where you live, please feel free to contact them regarding the possibility their serving as your Field Practicum Site and Practicum Mentor.

 

KENTUCKY

Lovers Leap Vineyard and Winery

Lawrenceburg, KY
Contact: Logan Leet
Phone: 502-839-1299
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Winery Characteristics: Winery appropriate for VIN 146, 148, 246, 257, and VIN 259. Please click here to view the wines produced.

Directions: Click here for directions.

University of Kentucky Research and Education Center

Princeton, KY
Contact: Kaan Kurtural
Phone: (859) 257-1332
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Vineyard Characteristics: Vineyard appropriate for VIN 111, VIN 113, VIN 114, and VIN 115.  7.5 acres consisting of  NE-1020.

A 10-acre orchard/vineyard (including a storage and grading building) occupies more than 60 percent of available land in that block. Trickle irrigation and electricity are available.  One and one-half acres are assigned for small fruit/ornamentals.

Directions: Click here for directions.