Although Indiana is not a large state, we do play host to a growing number of amazing wineries. But because Indiana is not a large state, it is possible to get to any winery during a day trip. Currently, there are nearly eighty wineries in state, but that number continues to change annually.
And there always seem to be new wineries cropping up, too.
Among the newer wineries in state, check out Two EEs in the northeast corner of the state. This winery offers a beautiful and spacious tasting room, a state of the art production facility (visible behind glass at the tasting bar no less) and some unique wines. (When is the last time you had Tannat?) Although less than two years old, Two EEs has already established a reputation as a top-flight producer and they will only get better.
Options here range from whites to sweet reds, but we can see that Two EEs will make their mark in the bold red categories. Deep tastes here, with good Cab and Syrah, and growing complexities throughout.
Closer to the heart of Indianapolis, check out Traders Point Winery, located just south of 86th street near Trader's Point. This new winery features a quaint but welcoming show room, a small tasting bar, and a growing number of labels, including fruity whites and a sweet rose.
Wineries planning to open in 2015 should also contact us. We'd love to visit and help to get the word out.
Tuesday, February 24, 2015
Saturday, February 21, 2015
Why Indiana Wineries?
Many may wonder: with so many wine options available today, what makes Indiana wines special? Or, perhaps, what do Indiana wineries have to offer?
A brief conversation may help to provide an answer.
Over the past three years we have traveled the state, visited every winery in Hoosierland, taken photos, interviewed winery owners and wine makers, and written what we hope will be a definitive guide to Indiana wineries--now totaling nearly 75 establishments in-state. Some months ago, while we were tasting a short flight of new wines up north, we happened to be joined by a travel writer and wine critic from California.
Our encounter was pure happenstance, but after introducing ourselves and our book project, we asked the wine writer to tell us what she really thought of our Hoosier offerings.
"You know," she said, "California has large, well-known wine estates with world-renown labels, but so much of the 'look' and 'taste' of the California wineries and the wines holds a similarity. But Indiana's wineries have a quaint, down-home feel to them. Every winery is unique. And because so many wineries are new, a person can always discover a fresh destination and taste just a few miles from home."
We liked her response . . . and had discovered the same in our travels and tastings around the state. And yes, we've visited wineries and tasted wines in those world-renown regions, too: Napa, Washington state, Oregon, France, Italy, and elsewhere. We have our favorites. We enjoy many tastes.
But growing up in Indiana, we have come to appreciate what our Hoosier landscape has to offer. We've traveled from the shores of Lake Michigan to the Ohio River valley, cross-hatched east to west, and enjoyed every winery in Indiana. We have tasted all of the Indiana labels. And here is what we hope you will discover when you visit the wineries . . . and what you will learn from this blog:
* World-class Hoosier hospitality
* Unique tastes from vineyards featuring Cabernet Sauvignon or Chardonnay--and some of the best Traminette or Cabernet Franc vintages in the U.S.
* Relaxing drives and weekend getaways
* Expert vintners and wine makers
* Beautiful wineries
And don't forget to visit here before you plan your next winery adventure. We would love to hear from you.
Happy tastings!
~Todd & Becky
A brief conversation may help to provide an answer.
Over the past three years we have traveled the state, visited every winery in Hoosierland, taken photos, interviewed winery owners and wine makers, and written what we hope will be a definitive guide to Indiana wineries--now totaling nearly 75 establishments in-state. Some months ago, while we were tasting a short flight of new wines up north, we happened to be joined by a travel writer and wine critic from California.
Our encounter was pure happenstance, but after introducing ourselves and our book project, we asked the wine writer to tell us what she really thought of our Hoosier offerings.
"You know," she said, "California has large, well-known wine estates with world-renown labels, but so much of the 'look' and 'taste' of the California wineries and the wines holds a similarity. But Indiana's wineries have a quaint, down-home feel to them. Every winery is unique. And because so many wineries are new, a person can always discover a fresh destination and taste just a few miles from home."
We liked her response . . . and had discovered the same in our travels and tastings around the state. And yes, we've visited wineries and tasted wines in those world-renown regions, too: Napa, Washington state, Oregon, France, Italy, and elsewhere. We have our favorites. We enjoy many tastes.
But growing up in Indiana, we have come to appreciate what our Hoosier landscape has to offer. We've traveled from the shores of Lake Michigan to the Ohio River valley, cross-hatched east to west, and enjoyed every winery in Indiana. We have tasted all of the Indiana labels. And here is what we hope you will discover when you visit the wineries . . . and what you will learn from this blog:
* World-class Hoosier hospitality
* Unique tastes from vineyards featuring Cabernet Sauvignon or Chardonnay--and some of the best Traminette or Cabernet Franc vintages in the U.S.
* Relaxing drives and weekend getaways
* Expert vintners and wine makers
* Beautiful wineries
And don't forget to visit here before you plan your next winery adventure. We would love to hear from you.
Happy tastings!
~Todd & Becky
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