Elk Creek Vineyards

Wow, Saturday night was another great concert series at Elk Creek Vineyards!  The 2008 Jazz Concert was amazing.  The Rippingtons high-energy jazz sound had everyone out of their seats! 

It was about 4:30 when the black clouds started rolling in.  The weather in Owenton had been calling for a 60% chance of thunderstorms for Saturday most of the week.  But thankfully after only about 45 minutes of rain, the clouds parted, the sky turned blue and the sun started shining.  The evening’s weather was absolutely perfect as the bands took to the stage.

It was another “high five” performance from the staff at Elk Creek too!  As usual everything went smoothly even during the rain.  The food was delicious, from the salmon and bourbon bread pudding on the VIP winery deck to the booths filled with funnel cakes and cotton candy.  Of course the main dish was the wine itself!  The Sangiovese with its blend of 84% Sangiovese and 16% Merlot was being released that night and thankfully we got a couple bottles because it was spectacular.  Along with the Rose and Cabernet Sauvignon there wasn’t a wine connoisseur out there that wasn’t intrigued.  

Next Saturday for the Fourth of July Independence weekend, Elk Creek Vineyard is doing it again with the sounds of Motown Review and the famous Rozzi Fireworks.  This is a show you don’t want to miss!   Take your family, friends, neighbors and anybody else you can grab on to and head on over to the Elk Creek Vineyards this Saturday night, July 5th for a music and fireworks show you won’t soon forget! 

Oh … and I almost forgot, my husband was able to get The Rippington’s autograph on their latest CD.  Very cool!

Ok I’ve got to tell you about my Saturday night - great wine, delicious food, beautiful weather and the most amazing Blues music ever - it was unbelievable!!  Yes, I’m talking about the 2008 Blues Festival that was held here at Elk Creek Vineyards Saturday night.  All day Friday the local news were predicting big storms to sweep the area, but thankfully everything blew off to the north of us and the weather was absolutely perfect!  I can’t say enough good things about everyone at Elk Creek Vineyards.  When I say down home southern hospitality, that’s exactly what you get!  The staff, the cooks, the waiters, even the valet treat you like family. 

We started off the night having a glass of wine (or two) and a nice dinner on the Winery deck overlooking the amphitheater.  Elk Creek was introducing their 2006 Cabernet Sauvignon and believe me it didn’t disappoint.  A local favorite, The Sonny Moorman Group started off the night with a great mix of blues and rock.  Then it was on to Roomful of Blues that showed they had what it takes to play the blues.  After dinner we walked down to the outdoor amphitheater where 1,500 people were also gathering awaiting the amazing “Buddy Guy”!  I know I use the word amazing a lot, but it actually doesn’t even do him justice.  I had never seen him perform before, so I wasn’t sure what to expect.  Being a five time Grammy winner and having the praise of being a “legend” to just about every rock/blues artist out there, I knew he would be good.  But watching him up on stage was like watching a force of nature.  He had everyone in the audience singing, dancing and clapping along with him!  I’ve never heard anyone play the guitar like that!  He would come down off the stage and walk through the audience so that everyone could see him up close.  He truly is a great performer!

This was the first time Elk Creek Vineyards hosted a Blues Festival, but I can tell you it won’t be the last!  They really outdid themselves!  If you didn’t get to make it Saturday night, don’t worry there are plenty of other upcoming events on the outdoor stage just in time for summer.  Saturday, June 28 is the 2008 Jazz Festival that will be a lot of fun.  If you work in an office all week then you look forward to spending time outdoors on the weekend.  I know I do!   What better way to do that than being with a group of your friends, drinking wonderful wine and listening to great music - all while enjoying the warm sunshine outside.

Come visit us at Elk Creek Vineyards and see for yourself what all the talk is about!! 

Are you looking for something different for you and your friends to do on Friday and Saturday nights?  Are you tired of going to the same places every weekend and need a change of scenery?  Well then Elk Creek Vineyards is just the place you’re looking for.  Every Friday and Saturday night from 5:00 to 8:00pm in the Winery there is live music entertainment by some really amazing local musicians.  From folk, blues, country, jazz, to electic rock and a variety of acoustic sounds, there is something for everyone to enjoy.  If you’re hungry you have to try the sandwiches or salads from the Cafe.  They are absolutely delicious!

Maybe you have an anniversary or birthday coming up and would love to spend some quality time with your loved one?  Well, the Winery is the perfect spot.  With the warm southern hospitality, wonderful wine and cozy atmosphere it’s the ideal place to take someone special.  All you have to do is sit back, relax and enjoy each other’s company. 

My husband and I went with a group of friends last Friday night and had a wonderful time.  It’s such a nice change of pace and everyone really enjoyed themselves.  The worst part of the whole night was trying to decide on which award winning wine I liked the best!  Now, that’s a problem anyone would love to have!