Explore Southeast Indiana’s Wine Country! 

What do rolling hills, river towns, antique & specialty shops, state parks, historic sites,  B&Bs, galleries and cafés have in common? You’ll find them all along the Indiana Wine Trail, Down the Lazy River in Southeast Indiana ! Kick back and enjoy a leisurely drive, stopping along the way to discover the quaint charm of the region and visit six artisan wineries.

The wineries of the region continue a history and tradition that began two hundred years ago when Swiss immigrants planted vineyards near Vevay , Indiana and produced America ’s first commercial wines.  Explore the Indiana Wine Trail and sample a taste of history.


We invite you to visit Indiana Wine Trail’s six artisan wineries – each one reflecting the distinct style and personality of the winemaker. Sample their wines and learn how climate, soil conditions and the winemaking process make every vintage a unique experience. We hope you enjoy your journey through the heart of the Ohio River Valley, the largest designated wine region in America.

The ripe grapes that will soon be Indiana wine

Click here to meet the winemakers

and learn about the six artisan wineries along the Indiana Wine Trail in Southeast Indiana.

Be sure to check out the Indiana Wine Trail VIP Passport & the prizes you can enter to win after visiting all 6 wineries!


 

Dine with Indiana Wines!

Enjoy a delicious pairing of food and wine while you dine at Ertel Cellars Winery . The chef knows how to enhance a meal with the just the right wine from their cellars.

Visit The Courtyard Restaurant in Rising Sun, offering daily menus featuring Southeast Indiana wines. (Fourth and Front Streets, Rising Sun   812-438-3447)

 

  

“Wine Tasting Tips”
 
Enjoy your wine consumption responsibly in order to provide a pleasant experience

for yourself and others. 

Please bring you ID with you.

Select a designated driver for the day. Make sure you reward your friend

with a bottle of wine for consumption later.

If you are traveling in a group of 15 or more,

please call ahead to schedule your visits with each winery

 

Indiana Wine Grape CouncilFor Additional Information:

To obtain an event calendar and/or a color brochure with directional map to Indiana’s wineries, contact the Indiana Wine Grape Council at 800-832-WINE.

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