Located at the northern tip of the Uplands Wine Trail is Oliver Winery, Indiana's oldest and largest winery. Opened in 1972, Oliver Winery is a nationally recognized destination in Indiana. Situated on 15 beautifully landscaped acres, visitors can sample over 30 wines including estate bottled wines made exclusively from Oliver Winery's Creekbend Vineyard. Take a weekend cellar tour, bring the family for a picnic by the pond, enjoy gourmet cheeses and fresh baked breads and stroll through award-winning gardens.
Oliver Winery's philosophy is to make delicious and approachable wines that emphasize the aroma and flavor of the high quality fruit from which they are made. Oliver Winery makes over 30 wines ranging from classic vinifera such as Cabernet Sauvignon to opulent dessert wines such as Port and Ice Wine. Experience the quality of Oliver Wines with daily wine tasting. Production and vineyard tours also available.
OLIVER WINERY 8024 N. State Road 37 Bloomington, IN 47404 (GPS: N39° 16.939’, W086° 31.278’) 812.876.5800 800.25.TASTE (800.258.2783) www.OliverWinery.com 1 Venture off the beaten path to Butler Winery & Vineyards. Butler Winery & Vineyards, founded by father and son, John and Jim Butler, opened in 1983 and is the fourth-oldest winery in Indiana. Today, the third generation is learning the art of grape growing and wine making.
Butler Vineyard is home to chambourcin, chardonel, vignoles, vidal and cabernet franc grapes. The truly distinctive character of the wines comes from the hand crafted, small batch production.
Taste and purchase any of the Butler wines at both the downtown and the vineyard location. The vineyard location also offers opportunities for picnics and tours.
BUTLER WINERY & VINEYARDS Winery & Vineyard: In-Town Tasting Room: 6200 E. Robinson Rd. 1022 N. College Ave. Bloomington, IN 47408 Bloomington, IN 47404 (GPS: N39° 14.5223', W086° 26.7335') (GPS: N39° 10.5724’, W086° 32.0754’) 812.332.6660 812.339.7233 www.ButlerWinery.com 2 David and Cynthia Schrodt established Brown County Winery in 1985. The winery is located in the scenic arts and crafts community of Nashville in the rolling hills of Brown County, Indiana. Through the years, the winery has been dedicated to producing quality award winning wines in the cellar at Gnawbone. Dry, semi-sweet and sweet wines are made from grapes grown in the Midwest and from a variety of berries and apples.
Today, visitors can enjoy daily complementary wine tasting, browse the gift shop or watch wine production through the windows in the tasting room. Visit the tasting room and gift shop in downtown Nashville where you can also sample these award winning wines.
BROWN COUNTY WINERY Winery: Nashville Tasting Room: 4520 State Road 46 East Main St. & Old School Way Nashville, IN 47448 Nashville, IN 47448 (GPS: N39° 11.4186’, W086° 9.8099’) (GPS: N39° 12.4352', W086° 14.7593') 812.988.6144 888.298.2984 812.988.8646 www.BrownCountyWinery.com 3 Carousel Winery, established in 2003, is a family owned, small Boutique Winery with the goal to hand-craft quality wines to satisfy every palate. The Carousel Winery’s International Award Winning Wines are a testament to the dedication to search out only the very best raw products and painstakingly create luscious, succulent and perfectly balanced wines that keep bringing you back. Choose from dry and semi/dry reds and whites, fruit, and port wines.
Carousel Winery believes that wine, like life – should be an adventure, full of the rich varieties that our bountiful earth has to offer. Pause for a moment… Step onto the carousel of life and allow yourself to be swept away in the thrill of living and the tastes of life.
CAROUSEL WINERY 8987 State Road 37 South Bedford, IN 47421 (GPS: N38° 48.3799’, W086° 30.9081’) 877.AWine4U (877.294.6348) www.CarouselWinery.com
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Experience one of Indiana’s best kept secrets – French Lick Winery. Taste the distinct and pleasant difference of wines made from Hoosier grown grapes. The winery, along with an extensive gift shop and the Vintage Café Italian restaurant is located in historic West Baden Springs.
Award-winning French Lick wines are produced on site. Visitors can observe the production facility via observation windows in the tasting room. Owners and vintners, John and Kim Doty, take great pride in the wines made. Customers can sample more than twenty of the deliciously unique wines in the wine tasting room. Wines may be purchased by the glass, bottle or case.
FRENCH LICK WINERY 8145 West Sinclair Street - West Baden Springs, IN 47469 (GPS: N38° 33.7925', W086° 36.7025') 812.936.2293 888.494.6380 www.FrenchLickWinery.com
5 Dan and Donna Adams established Winzerwald Winery in 2002 on a picturesque hill in the Hoosier National Forest overlooking Interstate 64. The name, Winzerwald, is German for “vintners of the forest” and honors the family’s German heritage. Dan’s great great grandfather Jacob Loesch was a winemaker and cooper (wine barrel craftsman). A limited edition wine called Heirloom is made from grapes that family lore says were brought to the US by him when he emigrated from Germany. Experts have been unable to identify the grape variety.
Also find a host of German award winning favorites including Pinot Noir, Riesling, Gewurztraminer, May Wine, Gluhwein and a large selection of fruit wines.
Enjoy free wine tastings, shop for gifts, relax in the wine garden amidst a beautiful hilly forested setting or visit for dinner concerts or wine and food events.
WINZERWALD WINERY 26300 North Indian Lake Rd. (CR 39) NE of Bristow, IN 47515-0001 (GPS: N 38º13.741’, W -86º39.708’) 866.6WINZER (866.694.6937) www.WinzerwaldWinery.com
6 At Turtle Run Winery, the overall goal is to produce exceptional quality wines to go with food and friends. A visit to the winery and vineyard is an experience in the art of winemaking. Step inside the production area and witness first hand the pressing of the grapes, the blending and filtering of wines, or even the mad dash of bottling!
Quality is Turtle Run Winery’s first passion. Having fun is the second. Throughout the year, regular events are conducted including concerts during the summer and fall and wine appreciation classes to teach the intricacies of wine tasting.
Please feel welcome to bring a picnic and enjoy the relaxed atmosphere and surroundings at Turtle Run Winery.
TURTLE RUN WINERY 940 St. Peters Church Road NE - Corydon, IN 47112 (GPS: N38° 12.5734’, W086° 0.8485’) 812.952.2650 866.2.TURTLE (866.288.7853) www.TurtleRunWinery.com
7 Huber’s Orchard, Winery, & Vineyards was founded in 1843 by their ancestors from Baden-Baden Germany. What started as primarily a fruit farm has now blossomed into a farm encompassing over 600 acres located in Starlight, Indiana.
Huber’s Orchard, Winery, & Vineyards hosts a farm market with fresh fruits & vegetables and has a winery with over 30 award winning wines, a café for light lunches, a cheese & ice cream shop, a family farm park, a banquet facility seating up to 1000, and is Indiana’s first brandy distillery since prohibition.
Wines are made from a variety of grapes that include Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chambourcin, Seyval Blanc, and Chardonel. Huber’s Orchard, Winery, & Vineyards wines have earned the Governor’s Cup over 16 times!
HUBER’S ORCHARD, WINERY & VINEYARDS 19816 Huber Road - Starlight, IN 47106 (GPS: N38° 25.3617’, W085° 55.6832’) 800.345.WINE (800.345.9463) www.HuberWinery.com
8 Best Vineyards is a 33 acre family owned farm that sits on the southern most edge of the Indiana Uplands plateau in historic Harrison County near the Horseshoe Casino. The grounds consist of the winery, 4 acres of vineyards, 3 acres of red and black raspberries, and 1 acre of elderberries. Situated on a hill and surrounded by trees, the winery offers a scenic overlook of the vineyard from its spacious deck.
Best Vineyards opened in 2008 with 7 award winning wines. The goal is to produce wines from Indiana grown products such as grapes, fruit, and honey. Enjoy complementary wine tastings, tour the winery and vineyards, or just come have a picnic on the deck and enjoy the day.
Best Vineyards Winery is located in Elizabeth, IN about 30 minutes from Louisville, KY.
BEST VINEYARDS 8373 Morgans Lane SE - Elizabeth, IN 47117 (GPS: N38° 9.345 ’, W085° 57.6324 ’) 812.969.WINE 812.969.9463 www.BestVineyardsWinery.com 9 Widely known as the quintessential college town, Bloomington is the proud home of Indiana University, abundant outdoor recreation opportunities and unique attractions like the only Tibetan Mongolian Buddhist Cultural Center in the nation.
On campus, you’ll find a variety of attractions, including the IU Art Museum, Kinsey Institute, Lilly Library and Mathers Museum of World Cultures, among others. The Jacobs School of Music offers more than 1,000 performances each year, many of which are free! The campus itself has been recognized as one of the five most beautiful in the nation.
Venture through the Sample Gates and you’ll find a beautiful, vibrant downtown area filled with unique shops, art galleries, live music and incredible eateries. In fact, B-town has developed quite a reputation as one of the top wine and culinary destinations in the Midwest, featuring an incredible variety of unique local restaurants, wineries and brew pubs.
BLOOMINGTON/MONROE COUNTY CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAU 2855 N. Walnut Street - Bloomington, IN 47404 812.334.8900 800.800.0037 www.VisitBloomington.com
10 Limestone Country offers mystery, history, and recreation so you can experience the unexpected! Explore underground at Bluespring Caverns, canoe down the White River, or rent a GPS at the Visitor Center and hunt for geocaches at Spring Mill State Park. Visit Carousel Winery in Bedford and discover the area’s unique limestone heritage. Located just 30 minutes south of Bloomington and 1 1/2 hours south of Indianapolis. LAWRENCE COUNTY TOURISM COMMISSION 533 W. Main St. - Mitchell, IN 47446 812.849.1090 800.798.0769 www.LimestoneCountry.com 11
Tucked away in the unexpected surroundings of Southern Indiana, French Lick West Baden offers an off-hand elegance and a sense of place with a past. Don't miss the restored French Lick and West Baden Springs hotels. Visit the spas, casino, and golf courses. Enjoy shopping, train rides, Patoka Lake and an indoor waterpark. VISIT FRENCH LICK WEST BADEN 8291 West Beechwood Avenue - French Lick, IN 47432 812.936.3418 877.422.9925 www.VisitFrenchLickWestBaden.com 12 Perry County is often compared to the scenic beauty of the Smoky Mountains, or the Rhine Valley. The rolling hills provide several breathtaking views along the historic Ohio River.
Perry County is equipped with eight boat ramps on the Ohio River that provide access to thousands of acres of water for boating and fishing. Enjoy cabin rentals, RV hook ups, boat service, a marina, and a restaurant overlooking the Ohio.
Perry County has nearly 60,000 acres of the Hoosier National Forest where you will find numerous trails for hiking, biking, and horseback riding. Several lakes and campgrounds provide great locations for fishing, swimming, and camping. The Forest provides some ideal locations for hunting wild turkey and deer. Wildlife watchers will also enjoy the scenery, perhaps catching a view of an eagle or blue heron.
Route 66, the Ohio River National Scenic Byway, provides some great scenic views. Be sure to stop and visit the small towns, country stores, and historical sites along the way. You will find Southern Indiana hospitality at its finest.
PERRY COUNTY CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAU P.O. Box 721, 601 Main Street - Tell City, IN 47586 812.547.7933 888.343.6262 www.PerryCountyIndiana.org
13 Take some time to come and relax along the scenic Ohio River in Southern Indiana, the Sunny Side of Louisville. You will enjoy the fun combination of “a little bit country and a little bit city.”
There are 38 lodging choices from hotels to bed & breakfasts; more than 50 restaurants; year around attractions and events. All are conveniently located near Interstates 65 and 64.
Plan your Sunny Side visit at www.sunnysidetourism.com or stop by the Southern Indiana Visitor Center, 305 Southern Indiana Avenue Jeffersonville (I-65, Exit 0), open seven days a week.
305 Southern Indiana Avenue Jeffersonville, IN 47130 812.280.5566 800.552.3842 www.SunnySideTourism.com
14 Antler Log Cabins offer secluded year-round vacation rentals with lakefront views near Brown County, Indiana. Six authentic log cabins are located on a 114 acre private and peaceful estate. These luxurious cabins are situated along the Indiana Uplands Wine Trail between the historic village of Nashville and beautiful Bloomington on State Road 45 (15 minutes from Oliver Winery) .
All cabin amenities include an outdoor hot tub, satellite TV, DVD player, bed and bath linens, natural gas fireplaces, central air conditioning and heat, charcoal grill, fully-equipped kitchen and spectacular views of the surrounding woods. Our cabins are tranquil and our settings are breathtaking.
Each cabin has separate fishing access to one of the four private lakes on property. All lakes are stocked with bass, catfish & blue gill and a fishing license is NOT needed. Select cabins include rowboat and/or paddleboat usage with rental.
Individual cabin capacity varies from 2-6 guests.
ANTLER LOG CABINS State Road 45 - Unionville, Indiana 47468 812.339.6547 www.AntlerLogCabins.com
15 Grant Street Inn Bed and 16 Breakfast is located in the heart of Bloomington, just two blocks from Indiana University and four blocks from the courthouse square. From chic contemporary to Victorian, there’s sure to be a room that suits your preference and needs.
GRANT STREET INN 310 N Grant Street Bloomington, IN 47408 812.334.2353 800.328.4350 www.GrantStInn.com
Stay at the Comfort Suites when 17 visiting historic French Lick & West Baden! Located halfway along the wine trail as well as near casino, spas, golf, lake, winery and more. Includes a hot deluxe complimentary breakfast, wireless internet, business center, heated pool, whirlpool, mcrowave, refrigerator, & 24-hour free coffee . COMFORT SUITES 9530 West State Road 56 French Lick, Indiana 47432 812.936.5300 www.ComfortSuites.com For Orange County Visitor Information call 866-309-9139 or visit www.visitfrenchlickwestbaden.com
Fully equipped cabins right on the water’s edge of the Ohio River! Sleeps from 2 to 22. 18 Full-sized kitchen, 2 to 4 baths, modern amenities, AC/heat, gas grills, porch swings, etc. HOT TUBS on the decks of each of the uniquely designed log cabins! Magnificent views! Fish, Ski, Relax...Perfect!
COLUCCI LOG CABINS ON THE OHIO RIVER 17735 Magnet Valley Rd., Magnet IN 47520 812.843.5646 812.719.0955 office: 866.452.9431 www.ColucciRiverCabins.com Patoka Lake Marina has 19 Indiana’s only sunset wine cruises! Board the Voyager and cruise Patoka Lake while tasting wines from local Indiana wineries and hors d’oeuvre/dessert food pairings. Cruises offer a two-hour excursion on the second and fourth Fridays.
PATOKA LAKE MARINA 2991 North Dillard Road Birdseye, Indiana 47513 888.819.6916 www.PatokaLakeMarina.com
Nationally known Hinshaw Rock' n Gems has been a family owned Lapidary 20 business since 1961. Rough stones are collected, cut, polished and set into hand- crafted mountings designed by our silversmith, Merrill. Shop unique, one-of-a-kind custom jewelry, polished stone gifts, cabochons, fossils, minerals and much more.
HINSHAW ROCK’N GEMS 1232 S. County Rd 650 W. French Lick, Indiana 47432 812.936.7255 Visit www.ExploreSouthernIndiana.com or French Lick West Baden visitors center for directions and maps.
Savor an authentic Italian cuisine at the Vintage Café in historic French Lick - West Baden. Located at the French Lick Winery, the café serves authentic Italian pizzas and pastas, fresh salads, breads, and gourmet desserts. Also - taste the award winning wines and visit the gift shop.
VINTAGE CAFÉ 8145 West Sinclair Street West Baden Springs, IN 47469 21 888.494.6380 www.FrenchLickWinery.com OLIVER WINERY BROWN COUNTY WINERY Owners: Bill & Kathleen Oliver Owners: David & Cynthia Schrodt 8024 N. State Road 37 Winery: Bloomington, IN 47404 4520 State Road 46 East 812.876.5800 800.25.TASTE Nashville, IN 47448 OliverWinery.com 812.988.6144 888.298.2984 Mon. - Sat. 10 am - 6 pm, Nashville Tasting Room: Sun. 12 noon - 6 pm Main St. & Old School Way Tours: Fri. - Sat. 12 - 4:30 pm, Nashville, IN 47448 Sun. 1 pm - 4:30 pm 812.988.8646 BrownCountyWinery.com Mon. - Thur. 10 am - 5 pm Fri. - Sat. 10 am - 5:30 pm Sun. 11 am - 5 pm
BUTLER WINERY & VINEYARDS Owners: Jim & Susan Butler Winery & Vineyard: 6200 E. Robinson Rd CAROUSEL WINERY Bloomington, IN 47408 Owners: Marion (right) & Sue Wilson 812.332.6660 8987 State Road 37 South ButlerWinery.com Bedford, IN 47421 Jan. 1 - Mar. 31: 877.AWine4U (877.294.6348) Wed. - Sun. 12 - 6 CarouselWinery.com Apr. 1 - Dec. 31: Mon. - Sat. 10 am - 6 pm Mon. - Sat. 10 - 6, Sun. 12 - 6 Sun. 12 noon - 5 pm In-Town Tasting Room: 1022 N. College Ave. - Bloomington, IN 47404 812.339.7233 ButlerWinery.com Mon.-Sat. 10 - 6, Sun. 12 - 6
NOTICE: All winery hours are listed as FRENCH LICK WINERY Eastern Times Zones Owners: John & Kim Doty including 8145 West Sinclair Street Winzerwald Winery, West Baden Springs, IN 47469 even though it is 812.936.2293 888.494.6380 located in the FrenchLickWinery.com Central Time Tue., Wed., Thur. 11 am - 5 pm Zone area. Fri., Sat. 11 am - 9 pm Sun. 11 am - 5 pm, Closed Mon. WINZERWALD WINERY HUBER’S ORCHARD, Owners: Dan & Donna Adams WINERY & VINEYARDS 26300 North Indian Lake Rd. Owners: Greg & Jan Huber (left) NE of Bristow, IN 47515-0001 Ted & Dana Huber (right) (GPS: N 38º13.741’, W -86º39.708’) 19816 Huber Road 866.6WINZER (866.694.6937) Starlight, IN 47106 WinzerwaldWinery.com 800.345.WINE (800.345.9463) Tue.- Sun. 11 am - 6 pm (EDST) HuberWinery.com Mon. – Sat. 10 am – 6 pm; Sun. 12 noon – 6 pm
TURTLE RUN WINERY Owners: Jim & Laura Pfeiffer 940 St. Peters Church Rd. NE BEST VINEYARDS Corydon, IN 47112 Owners: Rachel, Berretta, & Wilbert Best 812.952.2650 8373 Morgans Lane SE 866.2.TURTLE (866.288.7853) Elizabeth, IN 47117 TurtleRunWinery.com 812.969.WINE 812.969.9463 Tue. - Sun. 12 noon - 6 pm BestVineyardsWinery.com Tue. - Sun. 12 noon - 7 pm
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