Some Kentuckians may be surprised to learn that winemaking in our Commonwealth has deep roots that began with the 1796 emigration of Jean-Jacques Dufour (later known as John James Dufour) from Switzerland. In 1798, he settled in central Kentucky with the intention of starting a vineyard in what is now Jessamine County. More than 200 years later, Kentucky is home to around 65 vineyards and wineries.
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