Now is an exciting time in the Indiana wine industry. The current market is maturing and new wine makers are opening their doors each year. The Fall of this year has marked a few special notes of interest.
Oliver Winery, one of the largest and oldest commercial wineries in Indiana turned 40 this year, with a special celebration in October. Situated north of Bloomington, Oliver Winery makes a number of different wines, from simple Table wines, to fruit wines, to Hard Apple Cider, and a fine selection of traditional wines. Their traditional wines, such as Pinot Grigio, Merlot, Zinfandel, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Chardonnay, are sold both under the Oliver Winery brand and also under the Creekbend Vineyard label.
In October, DeKalb County Economic Development Partnership announced that
Country Heritage Winery and Vineyard, located near LaOtto, Indiana, was seeking tax incentives to expand their facility. Having just opened their doors in April of 2011, this is a good indicator of the strength of the Wine industry in Indiana.
Also in October, Oliver Winery opened a new store in downtown Bloomington, obviously enough named 'Downtown'. This facility is in addition to their tasting room off of State Road 37 north of Bloomington. While nondescript, the location offers a warm atmosphere to enjoy a glass of wine in Bloomington's revived downtown.
Finally, a new Vineyard opened its doors to the public on November 1st,
Briali Vineyards. Located in Freemont, Indiana, Briali Vineyards takes an eco-friendly approach to growing their grapes and making their wine. And what better way to help them out than to buy local?
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