Visit the Brown County Winery near Nashville. Established in 1985, this winery's popularity made it necessary for a new winery to be built five minutes east of Nashville in beautiful downtown Gnawbone. Brown County also has a tasting room in downtown Nashville. Both locations offer a dozen wines for tasting.
Explore Oliver Winery north of Bloomington. Begun as a hobby in the 1960s, Oliver Winery has expanded many times over the years. In addition to producing its own grapes, the winery also buys from out-of-state producers. Some 20 wines are available for tasting each day, including Oliver's estate-bottled Creekbend wines from its own vineyard.
Stop by the Butler Winery near Bloomington. Established in 1983, Butler Winery exclusively uses Indiana grapes for its wines. The winery, which is 10 minutes northeast of Bloomington, and its tasting room in downtown Bloomington both offer 15 wines for tasting.
Check out the Carousel Winery near Bedford. One of Indiana's newest wineries, Carousel opened for business in 2003. Despite its youth, Carousel garnered more than 30 awards for its wines in its first three years of operation.
Spend the night at the French Lick Resort and Casino. This historic resort hotel offers 443 guest rooms, shopping, entertainment and relaxation in the estate's gardens or spa. The French Lick Casino on the grounds offers additional possibilities for passing the time after the first day of the Uplands Wine Trail excursion.
Tour the French Lick Winery. A former piano factory has housed the French Lick Winery since it began operation in 1995. The winery offers 20 wines for tasting, and its Vintage Cafe' features Italian cuisine to complement the wines made on-site.
Visit the Winzerwald Winery near Bristow in the Hoosier National Forest. Producing German- and Swiss-style wines, Winzerwald Winery pays homage to the heritage of this southern Indiana region. Among its 25 wines is "Heirloom," which is made from a mystery grape brought to America by ancestors of Winzerwald's owner, or so the story goes.
Explore the Turtle Run Winery near Corydon. Established in 1997, Turtle Run Winery was named after the large population of turtles on the property. More than a dozen wines are offered for tasting at the winery.
Check out the Huber Orchard and Winery near Starlight. Dating to the 1840s, Huber Orchard and Winery continues with the seventh generation of Hubers living on the 600-acre farm. Huber is the largest wine-grape producer in Indiana, growing 18 different varieties. More than 30 wines are available for tasting. Additionally, this location includes the Huber Farm Market, where fruits and vegetables grown on the farm also can be bought.
