History

In October 2003, Jamie Like and Anita Frazer purchased a tract of land in Henderson County with approximately 5.9 acres on it with the plan of having a vineyard and one day, a winery. In the spring of 2004, the first acre of grapes was planted. The vines planted represented both French American Hybrids and American varieties of grapes and included: Concord, Niagara, Seyval, Chambourcin, Traiminette and Foch. Since that time, two additional acres have been planted and include two new varieties: Stueben and Vignoles.

In March 2004, the appropriate legal steps were taken to create Ruby Moon Vineyard, LLC. Ruby Moon Vineyard, LLC became licensed in the summer of 2006 under the name Ruby Moon Vineyard & Winery. On November 11, 2006, Ruby Moon Vineyard & Winery opened its doors for business in a charming winery/tasting room and gift shop located on the property that was completed in the fall of 2006.

Ruby Moon Vineyard & Winery had their official ribbon cutting with the Henderson County Chamber of Commerce on Friday, December 15, 2006. They have been featured in numerous articles both in newspapers and magazines across the state.

On March 29, 2007, Henderson County Judge Executive, Sandy Lee Watkins, read a proclamation at Ruby Moon and named the year 2007 as Ruby Moon Vineyard & Winery Year.

In September 2011, Ruby Moon completed building a new building on the property that is adjacent to the original tasting room.  The new building houses the wine making and bottling operations for Ruby Moon, a small banquet room that can be rented out for private parties and events and a luxurious one bedroom suite that can be rented out nightly.

 

In 2010, Ruby Moon won 5 medals during the commercial wine competition at the Kentucky State Fair with one of those medals being a gold for our Razzle Dazzle Raspberry!!!

Ruby Moon Vineyard & Winery, LLC

About Ruby Moon

Ruby Moon Vineyard & Winery is located just South of Henderson, Ky surrounded by the gently rolling farm land of the Audubon Region.  Our wines are hand crafted in small batches from our own estate grown grapes from our three acre vineyard and other locally grown fruits.  Visitors to Ruby Moon can sample our wines in our Tuscan inspired tasting room, enjoy a glass of wine and Kentucky made cheese, take a stroll through the vineyard or relax on our blue stone patio. 

One Bedroon Suite Rentals and Banquet/Party Room rentals

Ruby Moon has a small banquet room (seats up to 60 with tables and chairs) called the "Audubon Room" which can be rented out for private parties, rehearsal dinners, class reunions, etc.  and a well appointed one bedroom suite called the "Sunset Suite" that can be rented out nightly.  Rental rates for the "Audubon Room" for two hour private parties start at $150 and rates for the "Sunset Suite" start at $110 nightly for two people.  Please contact us for availability and exact pricing.  

Directions

From Evansville, IN: Follow 41S to the Pennyrile Parkway and follow the Parkway south to exit 76, which is the 425 By-Pass heading toward Morganfield and Henderson Community College. At the second stoplight, take a left on 41A and we are three miles down on the right.

From Owensboro, KY: Take the Audubon Parkway to Pennyrile Parkway exit. Head south to exit 76 and follow the directions noted above.

From Madisonville, KY: Take the Pennyrile Parkway heading north to exit 76 and follow the directions noted above.

From Morganfield, KY: Take 60 heading east toward Henderson. Take a right on 41 A. Go through the stoplight at the intersection of 41 A and the 425 By-Pass and we are three miles down on the right.

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Wine Selections

Current Dry Wine Selections:

• Chambourcin-A dry, oaked, medium bodied red wine produced from estate grown grapes.
• Marechal Foch-A dry, un-oaked, medium bodied red wine produced from estate grown grapes
• Seyval Blanc-A dry, un-oaked, medium bodied white wine produced from estate grown grapes.

Current Semi-Dry Wine Selections:

• Traiminette-A semi-dry white wine with citrus notes produced from estate grown grapes 

Current Semi-Sweet Wine Selections:

• Strawberry-A semi-sweet fruit wine produced from locally grown strawberries
• Peach -A semi-sweet fruit wine produced from locally grown peaches-Newest Release!

Current Sweet Wine Selections:

• Audubon Red - A sweet red wine produced from estate grown concord grapes
• Audubon White-A sweet white wine produced from estate grown Niagara grapes  
• Blueberry Wine-A sweet fruit wine produced from locally grown blueberries
• Razzle Dazzle Raspberry Wine-A sweet fruit wine produced from locally grown raspberries

Gourmet Cheeses

We now carry a good selection of Kentucky made gourmet cheeses from Kenny's Farmhouse Cheese. We have serving size's available, as well as 8-ounce blocks of cheese for sale. Varieties include; Havarti, Asiago, Colby, Aged & Mild Cheddars, Tomato Basil Cheddar, Garlic Paprika Jack, Jalapeno Jack, Brie and many others. Stop in and try some today.

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Home Wine & Beer Making Supplies

We are now carrying a full assortment of wine making supplies for the home wine maker including wine making equipment such as fermenting buckets, carboys, brushes, straining bags, belts, etc... We also carry Vintners Reserve and Island Mist varietal juice kits,Vintners Harvest fruit bases, bottles, corks, corkers, yeast varieties and additives.

We are also carrying a full assortment of home beer making supplies including Muntons kits, priming sugar, hops, yeast, wort chillers, malt extracts, grains, brew pots, bottles, caps and more.  Other beer or wine making supplies can be special ordered upon request. Please stop by or contact us for all you home wine and beer making needs.

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This & That

Thinking about a small, private party and wine tasting for you and your friends, why not talk to us about having it at the winery in our Tuscan inspired tasting room? You can have a private two-hour tasting and tour for as little as $60.00 per group plus the cost of any wine purchased.

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What's Happening 

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Home Wine & Beer Making Classes Offered

Ruby Moon has partnered with a local beer maker to offer beginning beer making classes at Ruby Moon on Saturday, January 28 from 1-3 p.m. The cost per person to take the class is $20. Space will be limited so register early by calling Ruby Moon at 270-830-7660. 

On Saturday, February 18th from 1-4:30 p.m. Ruby Moon will offer a beginning home wine making class.  The cost to participate is $30 per person. Space will be limited so register early by calling Ruby Moon at 270-830-7660.

Ruby Moon Wins Small Business of the Year Award

In December, Ruby Moon was awarded the 2011 Small Business of the Year by the Henderson County Chamber of Commerce for a business with 0 to 10 employees! We are very honored and proud and thankful to everyone who has helped us get here! 

"Fabulous Fridays"

Fridays from 6 to 8:30 p.m. are "Fabulous Fridays" at Ruby Moon!  Patrons can enjoy wine by the glass for $3.50 (all varieties), complimentary cheese and crackers and 10% off all other purchases.

Want to relax?

What better way to start or end your day this Fall and winter than to make a visit to Ruby Moon.  You can enjoy a wine tasting in the Tuscan inspired tasting room, then get a glass of wine and some gourmet cheese and relax in front of the fireplace. Ahhhh!