Alright Bourbon Country, it's time to wine down!
National Red Wine Day is Aug. 28, and with the autumn chill just a few weeks away, this a great time to reacquaint yourself with a few nice, full-bodied reds.
Ready to indulge? Louisville has a fine collection of wine bars to explore. Here are five places to visit:
1247 S. Shelby St., canaryclub.us
This Shelby Park gem is Louisville's first and only natural wine bar. The Canary Club boasts a wine club, jazz music on Tuesdays, and has a rotation of pup-up dining options. The wine collection focuses on natural selections from small farmers producers, that are environmentally sustainable, naturally fermented, and additive-free. The Canary Club is also connected to The Breeze Coffee Bar and Wine Shop , which acts as an elevated neighborhood bodega and gift shop.
3598 Springhurst Blvd., cuveewinetable.com
Cuvee Wine Table prides itself on being a welcoming space to wine lovers of all skill levels. The staff is just as ready to help you hone your wine skills as they are prepared to have an in-depth conversation with a true connoisseur. This is a great spot for a drink, but they also serve small plates and bites, too. Cuvee also offers an array of wine and food experiences including wine tastings, wine and food pairings, classes, and seminars. The wine bar also hosts appearances by wine experts, winemakers, and vineyard owners.
11400 Main St., Douglass Hills, and 1606 Bardstown Road, louvino.com
This Louisville wine bar concept has grown dramatically since it launched a decade ago, and now the company boasts two locations in Louisville in the Highlands and Douglass Hills as well as storefronts in Cincinnati and Indianapolis. In addition to an extensive wine list, both Louisville locations serve brunch, bites, and dinner, and the Douglass Hills location offers lunch Tuesday-Friday, too. The restaurant and wine bar is also well known for its cocktail menu.
214 S. Clay St., nouvellewine.com
This cozy wine bar and bottle shop is nestled in Louisville's NuLu neighborhood and is owned by John Grisanti, son of celebrated Louisville restaurateur Michael Grisanti. The bar embraces the French principle of "la vie est trop courte pour boire du mauvais vin,” which loosely translates to "life is too short to drink bad wine." The menu features a carefully curated list of wine, craft cocktails, and small plates.
Nouvelle was recently awarded a star for its outstanding wine program by the prestigious Star Wine List organization.
10317 Watterson Trail, winedownbtb.com
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This Jeffersontown wine bar opened its doors in March 2023 and offers a curated selection of unique wines from around the globe. The bar hosts scheduled wine tastings and has offered wine yoga in the past. The name nods to the bar's neighboring sister establishment J-Town Beach, which offers sand volleyball leagues.
Reach reporter Maggie Menderski at mmenderski@courier-journal.com.
This article originally appeared on Louisville Courier Journal: Happy National Red Wine Day! Check out these five Louisville wine bars to celebrate
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