The Best Indiana Wineries: Have Your Wine and Drink it Too!

I'm a huge fan of wine, and nothing tastes better than a cool, crisp glass made right in my home state: Indiana. Indiana boasts a number of wineries which puts all our fabulous breweries up against some stiff competition.

Whether you like white wine, red wine, sweet wine, dry wine, Indiana is the place to come. The prices are inexpensive and affordable and you're sure to find the perfect wine for you and your occasion. Without further ado, here are some of the best wineries that Indiana has to offer:

Easely Winery - Downtown Indianapolis

Easely's has 14 wines in addition to an American Champagne, all of which are sold at their winery located in downtown Indianapolis. They provide free tastings every day, wine tours on the weekends and a great, homey-feel. In the summers they host live music and offer cheeses and wines - making it a great place to take even your kids!

I recommend the Reggae Red (mix it with a little coconut rum!). It's a sweet, red wine with hearty flavor. Great for dessert!

Chateau Thomas Winery - Plainfield, Indiana

Chateau Thomas is an award winning, nationally recognized winery. The winemaking process of each wine (from fermentation to bottling) takes place in Plainfield. The grapes are grown in California, Oregon and Washington vineyards, crushed on the west coast and then shipped to Plainfield via refrigerated truck (to ensure the best taste).

They've recently introduced a new "Slender Wine" branch which is wonderful. They offer white, blush and red wines that have zero sugar, carbs and fats! How's that for a sweet treat?

Oliver Winery - Bloomington, Indiana

Oliver may very well be my favorite winery (and not just in Indiana). It's nestled in the heart of Bloomington (where Indiana University is located) and it's a great place to bring a date, your family or just a friend. Buy a bottle of wine, some cheese, and find a place to call your own on the 15 acre rolling green premises!

Try the new SkyDog line - the packaging is great and the taste is even better.

New Day Meadery- Elwood, Indiana (near Anderson)

Because I grew up in Northern Indiana and my family still lives there, my fiance and I drive from Indianapolis to Goshen about every other month. Every time we take a road trip we pass, 'New Day Meadery,' a tiny wine shoppe that offers meade wines. Meade means the wine is made with honey. They have their own bee farms and get the honey from there. The wines are all great - you can try them all with an inexpensive wine tasting. The wine is slightly more expensive than the other wineries on this list, but totally worth it (and it's great to support small business).

Try the "Dry Blueberry Honey Wine," - it's a great treat!

For more Indiana wineries, check out www.indianawines.org.