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.

The owners of Ruby Moon had the opportunity to select a work of art from an art contest and exhibit that was a joint venture between Ruby Moon Vineyard & Winery and the Ohio Valley Art League in 2007. That work of art was selected for a specialty label that was painted by Frances Wells. The work of art by Frances is entitled, "Afternoon Sun in the Vineyard".

The new label was unveiled at the "First Annual Ruby Moon Arts Festival" on September 13, 2008. The artist, Frances Wells, was on hand that day for a bottle signing.

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 by our own estate grown grapes from our three acre vineyard and other locally grown fruits.  

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.

Wine Selections

Current Dry Wine Selections:

• Chambourcin-A dry, oaked, medium bodied red wine that is produced from estate grown grapes

Current Semi-Dry Wine Selections:

• Traiminette - A semi-dry, fruity white wine produced from estate grown grapes

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Current Semi-Sweet Wine Selections:

• Strawberry Wine - A semi-sweet fruit wine produced from locally grown strawberries
• Peach Wine - A semi-sweet fruit wine produced from locally grown peaches

Current Sweet Wine Selections:

• Audubon Red - A sweet red wine made produced from estate grown concord grapes  
• Blackberry Wine - A sweet fruit wine produced from locally grown blackberries
• Razzle Dazzle Raspberry Wine-A sweet fruit wine produced from locally grown raspberries-Newest release!

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.

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, WineExpert kits, Alexander’s Sun Country juices, Vintners Harvest fruit bases, bottles, corks, yeast varieties and additives. Please stop by or contact us for all of your home wine making needs.

August Special:

Vintners Harvest Fruit bases (Selection varies) are 30 % off all month.  

Now Available:

We have started to carry a limited amount of home beer making supplies including Muntons kits, priming sugar, bottles, caps and equipment.  Other beer making supplies can be special ordered upon request.

This & That

Thinking about a small, private party and wine tasting for 8-10 of your friends, why not talk to us about having it at the winery? 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.

Please join us in our Tuscan inspired tasting room this winter for a great glass of your favorite wine and some gourmet cheese & crackers in front of the fireplace.

Check back on our website for updates on events!

What's Happening 

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Harvest Season is Here!

Want to help out with a harvest at Ruby Moon and get yourself a nice breakfast and a 10% off on all purchases at Ruby Moon for a year in the process?  We will have 5 to 6 small harvests beginning on Saturday, July 31 and going through around mid September.  If you commit to help us harvest you are committing to helping harvest one Saturday morning from around 6:00 a.m. to about 11:00 a.m. If you are interested in helping harvest, please call or e-mail us and let us know so that we can get an accurate count on harvest volunteers and have enough food available for breakfast.  Next anticipated harvest date is Saturday, September 4th.

Want to relax? 

What better way to start or end your day this spring than to make a visit to Ruby Moon, enjoy a wine tasting, sample some gourmet cheeses and relax in the Tuscan inspired tasting room with a glass of wine.  Love being outside?  Why not relax on the blue stone patio under the pergola with  a glass of wine or take a leisurely stroll through the vineyard grounds.

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