TALON WINERY

As a family- and woman-owned winery in the heart of horse country, Talon Winery creates an unforgettable experience for guests with wine tastings and live music, all hosted among the vines. Behind this curation, third-generation marketing and public relations professional Lauren Rutherford welcomes visitors from near and far to partake.

“We love meeting people from all over the world,” Rutherford said. “Whether it be people who have lived in Kentucky their whole lives or maybe they’re first-generation Kentuckians or people just traveling through, the multitude of attractions in the Lexington area really brings a unique mix of people constantly coming through our doors.”

With four generations of family currently involved in Talon Winery’s success, building on its 20-year legacy into the future, Rutherford underscored the close, personal connections among staff that drive its success.

“Though not all of our team is family, we like to operate as if they are,” she explained. “We have many wonderful employees who have given us over 10 years of their hard work and time. I’ve seen just how important it is to have a team of people who share the vision of the business and want to work together to build the best experience for customers.”