Indiana Senate backs bill loosening rules on wine sales: The Times of Northwest Indiana

This should be a boost to Indiana wineries!

Indiana Senate backs bill loosening rules on wine sales.

Raise a glass to one of Indiana’s newest wineries – AgriNews

Raise a glass to one of Indiana's newest wineries – AgriNews.

New Indiana Wine Releases: Indiana Wines News

Jeanette Merritt, of Indiana Wines, posted in her monthly newsletter the following new Indiana wine releases:

Traders Point Winery, of Indianapolis, has released two new dry red wines, which are available in their tasting room: Nickel Back Noir, a Pinot Noir; and O’Malley, a Malbec.  

French Lick Winery, in French Lick, have added their Holiday Label French Lick Red and French Lick White, which can be purchased at the winery, by direct mail, and through selected retailers.

On October 10th, Whyte Horse Winery, of Monticello, released the third wine in their popular “Horse Of A Difference Color” series on October 10th. It is the winery’s first vintage of Dolce Rosa, a sweet blush blend.

Monkey Hollow Winery, of St.Meinrad, is releasing Apple, Cranberry and Spiced Apple wines this month to enjoy during these remaining fall nights.

This month, Butler Winery, of Chesterton, released two estate grown wines: Variant 2013, a dry red wine, aged in French oak barrels, containing 58% Chambourcin and 42% Marquette grapes; and, Cab Franc 2013, also aged in French oak.

Indiana Wine Trail Plans Fall/ Holiday Events: Indiana Wines

Jeanette Merritt from Indiana Wines reports this month that the Indiana Wine Trail, in Southeastern Indiana, will be hosting of two of its annual events later this year. The Indiana Wine Trail wineries are Ertel Cellars Winery and Restaurant, Lanthier Winery, Madison Vineyards Estate Winery, The Ridge Winery, Stream Cliff Farm Winery and The Thomas Family Winery.

The Trail will be holding its 7th annual “Fall Haul” on the weekend of November 1st and 2nd. At this event, each winery will show its’ own individual wine/ food pairing style by including their wine in wonderful soups, stews, breads, cheese balls and more.

The Trail’s next event will be their second “Nouveau Noelle”, on the weekend of December 6th and 7th. This event is a progressive gifting event, where the Wine Trail patrons travel to each winery and build their own Holiday Basket with a unique wine related gift at each stop.

For more information about the Indiana Wine Trail, you can call the Madison Area CVB at 1-800-559-2956 or log onto the website at http://www.indianawinetrail.com.