Successful First Year at Winery
As most of you know our new winery opened in 2007 after many years of preparation. We are very happy to report that the response was overwhelmingly positive. The theme of our labels has been horses, as we have always been involved as a family with horses. The winery is in Gerald's old blacksmith shop. Also Morgan's Raiders came to our farm on thousands of horses during the Civil War.
The wine that was our most popular was the Pink Pig which is a raspberry style dessert wine. It seemed impossible to keep the supply that was needed. Another very popular wine was our Daisy's Delight, which reminds me of fresh peaches. For those customers preferring dry wine the Thunderhoof, a Cabernet/Shiraz blend, was very popular. Our wine list included up to fifteen different wines and they ranged from sweet to dry. I have often remarked the winery seemed the happiest place on the farm, people seem cheerful and jovial in that old-time atmosphere as they enjoy our delicious wines.
A wine trail has been established in our area, we are pleased to let you know we have joined the Indiana Wine Trail (Southeast). A passport program for visiting all the six wineries on the trail is offered with a souvenir wine glass given for those completing the journey. We will have the information available at our winery, so please inquire when you visit.
Events planned at the winery include complimentary wine tastings each day the Farm is open. Hours for the winery are Wednesday-Saturday 10:00 - 4:00 and Sunday 12:00 - 4:00 from March 26 to October 12. After the Farm and Tearoom close on October 12, the winery will be open each Saturday and Sunday 12:00-4:00 until Christmas. Then call for winter hours. This year we are offering in the winery, wine tasting parties with hors d'oeuvres for groups of fifteen or more. If this is something you, your friends or group would enjoy please inquire. On May 3, and July 26, we will be teaching programs on Cooking with Wine and Herbs. The winery Holiday Open House dates are December 13, and 20, from 11:00-3:00 pm. The Tearoom is also open those special Holiday Open House dates by pre-paid reservations for those of you wanting lunch with your winery visit. This is a nice way for groups of friends to celebrate the holiday season together.
It is our pleasure to mention Rick Lesser at Windy Knoll Winery in Vincennes (812) 726-1600. He has wonderful wines, we especially like his Royal Raspberry, Blackberry and Heritage Wines. We have found people in the wine business to be very helpful and Rick has been a kind and generous friend.