Take a Walk on the Wildside- Versailles, KY

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Take a Walk on the Wildside- Versailles, KY

We spent an afternoon visiting an enchanting, family-owned winery in Versailles, Kentucky known as Wildside Winery. Owner, operator, and chief grape picker, Neil Vasilakes welcomed us with a warm smile.

* Dogs on leashes welcome
Welcome to Wildside Winery

Upon arrival you may be greeted by the barn kitty, Snowflake, aka Frankie due to his beautiful, baby blue eyes. Outside the tasting room you’ll find comfortable patio seating and a lovely gazebo, ideal for wedding ceremonies. There is a large, covered area perfect for receptions, as well as roomy, indoor space suitable for crowds should the weather require a sheltered venue.

An area perfect for ceremonies
Antique grape crusher

Neil and his wife purchased the 30-acre farm in 1998. They actually planted fruit trees before starting to build their own home! In 2004 they opened their fine winery and have since conducted a successful business for over 14 years. They have wine-making down to a refreshing art.

Their mission is to make exploring the world of wine a casual, fun, relaxing, and affordable, yet exciting experience!

Neil holds some popular bottles in front of barrels of wine in the making.

The tastings at Wildside are reasonably priced at $6 for eight samples or $3 for four. The selection is extensive with about 30 wines from which to choose. They offer dry, semi-sweet and more fruity wines. A wide assortment of grapes are grown on the property together with a plethora of fruits and berries. Among their fruit wines are blackberry, blueberry, peach, apple and pawpaw.

Your flight samples are presented to you with a description.
Neil serves your flights together so you can experience them in any order you wish. I prefer the tangy taste of my favorite as the last to linger on the pallet! Visitors will also enjoy several delectable choices of locally produced cheeses with crackers to accompany their libations.

Schedule your next get together at the Winery, often rental free for up to 12 people during regular operating hours. Larger events are affordable and some are complimentary. This is a good place for a home based business sales event or book club meeting. Throw a party (birthday, engagement, anniversary or celebration). Hold a reunion, marketing event, girls night out, or view a sporting event on the winery’s big TV.

A great gathering place for Girls Night Out

Wildside Winery offers plenty of options regardless of your tastes. Iā€™m a dry kinda girl and concentrated mainly on the dry and semi-sweet. Among my choices were the Chardonel, Chardonnay, Sirah, Traminette and BBR (Bourbon Barrel Red). The Chardonnay, aged in stainless steel was pleasing. It lacked the oak flavors I sometimes find a bit hard. The Traminette is a Kentucky grown grape that produces a semi-sweet note with a nice, fruity flavor. I had to sample at least one sweet and enjoyed the Black Walnut which is made using walnut meat and aged in a bourbon barrel. The BBR, a semi-dry, aged for a short while in bourbon barrels hints at Kentucky’s other famous beverage and was my preferred of the offerings. I brought a bottle of this delightful red wine home to share.

Be sure to check in while at Wildside, mention and tag my blog and you will receive two free tasting glasses to take home and enjoy!

Some wines are aged in bourbon barrels for a subtle note of Kentucky’s finest.

Wildside Winery is just a few minutes from downtown Versailles. Include an entertaining stopover to enhance a pleasant drive, day-tripping across the bountiful Bluegrass!

Enjoy a taste of the multi-award winning wines of Wildside Winery

Mark your calendar for the Fall Festival hosted by world famous basketball player, Tony Delk at Wildside on Saturday, October 13th from 12-6PM. There will be a bounce house for the kids, live music by Ned and Mike 12-2:30 and Valerie Hines from 3-6PM.

Monthly yoga on the second Thursday of each month; Yoga, 6-8 social hour hosted by Homegrown Yoga studio (Versailles).

Wildside Winery
5500 Eire Lane
Versailles, KY 40383

Open Tuesday through Saturday from 12-7 pm. Sunday 1-5 pm

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We spent an afternoon visiting an enchanting, family-owned winery in Versailles, Kentucky known as Wildside Winery. Owner, operator, and chief grape picker, Neil Vasilakes welcomed us with a warm smile. * Dogs on leashes welcome Welcome to Wildside Winery Upon arrival you may be greeted by the barn kitty, Snowflake, aka Frankie due to his…