Amongst the rolling hills and vineyards, the age-old art of winemaking is made casual and comforting with a bit of Hoosier style. With 28 different wineries throughout the state, these wineries offer not only the opportunity for a weekend excursion, but also the opportunity for a taste of adventure.
In this guide to planning your Indiana wine tour, we’ll focus on just a few of the many wineries that will not only satisfy your craving for a relaxing afternoon, but will also offer you a healthy glass of Hoosier hospitality.
In southern Indiana, just a few short miles from Louisville, Kentucky, you’ll find Huber’s Winery. This family owned farm for seven generations is the largest wine grape producer in the state. Each year 18 varieties will yield about 400,000 pounds of wine producing grapes.
Huber’s Winery offers wine tastings as well as tours of the wine cellar. Once you’ve finished your tour, sit back and relax in the Starlight Café and enjoy the picturesque views of Starlight, Indiana. Wines are available by the glass, bottle, or case and can be shipped to anywhere in the United States.
If you’re heading farther north, then plan on making the Chateau Thomas Winery in Plainfield, Indiana your next stop. A full range of activities are available at the Chateau Thomas Winery including six-course dinners with the winemaker, murder mystery dinners, music on the veranda, wine grand tastings, and wine classes for the expert as well as the novice. The elegantly designed wine tasting room and gift shop will set the back drop for a one of a kind experience.
The Chateau Thomas Winery also has a tasting room and gift shop located in Nashville, Indiana neatly situated in the popular tourist attraction. The international award-winning wines are available are available in red, white and sweet varieties and can be purchased by the case at a discount.
Whichever direction you’re heading, your wine tour wouldn’t be complete without a trip to the Oliver Winery located in Bloomington, Indiana. For over 30 years, the Oliver Winery has been growing grapes and producing exceptional wines. Not only is Oliver Winery the oldest winery in the state of Indiana, it’s also the largest with the capacity to produce more than 250,000 cases of wine per year.
From the captivating gardens to the timber framed tasting room, Oliver Winery has an atmosphere that will truly indulge your need for a quiet retreat. Enjoy the complimentary daily tasting, the complimentary weekend tours of the win cellar, gourmet cheeses and fresh baked bread, and a wide selection of wine accessories and specialty foods. In the summer, concerts on the patio add to the total winery experience.
Whether you’re looking for fun and excitement, or rest and relaxation, Indiana’s wineries are an excellent choice when it comes to planning some time away from home. Enjoy a taste of Hoosier Hospitality this year at one of these incredible wineries, and don’t forget to bring a bottle home as a souvenir of your experience.
For more information, visit the websites of each of these fine wineries located in the resources.
