AUGUSTA — Baker-Chook Vineyard and Distillery was featured as a “hidden gem” in America in a e book that was lately launched.
In keeping with Govt Bourbon Stewart Dinah Chook, a Spain-based publishing firm, PQ Publishing, approached her in January to debate the potential for Baker-Chook Vineyard being featured in an upcoming e book.
She mentioned the corporate mentioned that they had observed what number of medals and awards the vineyard had gained in worldwide competitions through the years. Chook famous that Baker-Chook Vineyard has gained over 100 awards.
She added that some crafts have gained silver and gold eight years in a row at San Francisco Worldwide Wine Competitors. Chook mentioned there are normally 7,000 to 11,000 entries on the competitors yearly and 35 judges.
“I used to be so shocked {that a} publishing firm in Spain knew concerning the Baker-Chook Vineyard,” Chook mentioned. She went on to debate how PQ Publishing “discovered” her vineyard.
Chook mentioned PQ Publishing “tracks” wineries throughout America with “educated” representatives within the wine trade. She feels she’s turn out to be extra well-known due to the assorted prestigious competitions the vineyard has been entered in.
The e book, “Hidden Gems of America Wineries & Vineyards 2023,” options 30 wineries within the nation. Chook mentioned Baker-Chook Vineyard is the one vineyard in Kentucky to have been chosen. She famous there are a number of wineries from the identical state within the e book.
In keeping with Chook, different worldwide corporations have requested details about the vineyard earlier than. She famous {that a} Canadian distribution firm reached out to her within the final month requesting to hold Baker-Chook’s wines within the higher windfall of Canada.
Chook added that the vineyard has been named the Greatest Vineyard in Kentucky by New York Wine Competitors and voted as Greatest Wine Tour in America by Wine Fanatics, and USA As we speak.
“I feel, as a bit of tiny vineyard, so to talk, comparatively talking, we do make very high-quality wines,” Chook mentioned. She added that she most likely has extra prospects exterior of the native space than inside. “Generally we aren’t at all times conscious of what’s round us.”
Chook went on to debate the historic side of Baker-Chook Vineyard.
Constructed-in the 1850s, Baker-Chook Vineyard has turn out to be often known as the biggest and oldest wine cellar in America, based on Chook. She added that the vineyard is the one vineyard in America to have survived a Civil Struggle battle.
“The vineyard truly is a really historic place,” Chook mentioned. She added that there was a dialogue of bulldozing the vineyard to widen Route 19. “I bought it so it wouldn’t be bulldozed after which have regularly restored it, and naturally, introduced it again to being a vineyard.”
Baker-Chook Vineyard is listed on the nationwide registry of historic locations two occasions, Chook mentioned. She mentioned it’s listed as soon as for the structure of the cellar and as soon as for the acreage of the winery.
Chook added that every one of her wines are made utilizing Kentucky-grown grapes and the distilling recipes have been duplicated from John Baker’s unique recipes.
“I invite everybody to go to on a Saturday or Sunday afternoon with associates, take a tour, and revel in advantageous wine and spirits at a world-class vineyard proper subsequent door in Augusta. You may make reservations or walk-ins are welcome,” Chook mentioned.
“Hidden Gems of America Wineries & Vineyards 2023” is now accessible on Amazon and in bookstores.
To study extra about Baker-Chook Vineyard and Distillery, please go to www.bakerbirdwinerydistillery.com.