Join all of the Indiana Uplands wineries at the Story Inn on Saturday April 28th! More than 20 Indiana wineries will be in attendance for this 10th annual event held in old-fashioned Story, Indiana! $20 gate fee gets you in the gate with a commemorative wine glass & free 1 ounce samples after that. $10 tickets for designated drivers. Wineries will be selling wine by the glass for festival goers to drink there or by the bottle and case, to take home. Go to the event website for more information: Indiana Wine Fair

We hope to see you there!

Join us at the 13th annual Vintage Indiana Wine & Food Festival June 2, 2012 in downtown Indianapolis! An award-winning festival promoting Indiana wine and food ~ Celebrate with the Indiana wineries as they offer samples of more than 200 award-winning wines (Adult sampler ticket only ~ ID required ~ First 10,000 receive etched wine glass!) Enjoy delicious food from some of Indiana's top culinary experts Visit the Wine & Food Experience Pavillion for food and wine sessions with chefs and winemakers Tap your foot to Indiana's most popular musicians LIVE throughout the day Browse through the artists booths Take your kids to the KidZone for some interactive fun BRING YOUR LAWNCHAIRS AND BLANKETS!

Join us for some March Gladness on March 10th, 11th, 17th and 18th. Each of the Indiana Upland Wine Trail wineries will offer VIP treatment with wine tasting and guided wine & food pairings. Some wineries may offer tours as well.

This year we are doing an "Around The World" event where each winery will feature food from a different country.

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• Best Vineyards - Cuba - Mango Salsa & Tortilla Chips, Meatballs with Sofrito Sauce and Pita Bread, and Flan with Caramel & Raspberry Sauce
• Brown County - Greece - Spanakopita, Greek Salad, Humus & Pita, and Baklava
• Butler - South Africa - Boboti (a classic Cape Malayan Curry w/ Meat & Eggs), Vegetable Curry, and Cape Pudding
• Carousel - Brazil - Empadinhas (Brazilian Empanadas with Hearts of Palm), Feijoada (Brazilian Black Bean Stew with Smoked Meats), Arroz Brasileiro (Brazilian-style Rice), Pao de Queijo (Brazilian Cheese Bread), Bolo Mousse de Maracuya (Passion Fruit Mousse Cake), and Quindin (Brazilian Coconut Flan) An email as to which day you expect to visit would be much appreciated to help Sue prepare for this extensive menu
• French Lick - Spain - Tapas served with Crusty Bread (Manchego Cheese, Spanish Chorizo Sausage, Marinated Spanish Olives, Pepper and Garlic Salad) and for a sweet ending, Sangria Blush samples
• Huber - Italy - Traditional Tuscan Soup (made up of Spicy Italian Sausage, Potatoes, Spinach, Crushed Red Peppers, Heavy Cream & Bacon), Italian Bread, and Assorted Cheeses
• Oliver - Argentina - Mendoza-style Beef Empanadas, Arepitas (corn fritters) with Chimichurri sauce, Alfajores (Argentinian Shortbread cookies) with dulce de leche filling
• Turtle Run - France - Mini Brie Bites in Puff Pastry, Fruit and Cheese Skewers, Beef Burgundy Stew/Soup, Eclairs
• Winzerwald - Germany - Gemüsesuppe mit Sauerkraut und geräucherter (Turkey, Sauerkraut & Gewurztraminer Soup), Schweinemedaillons in Weinbrand-Sauce (Pork Medallions & Mushrooms in Riesling Wine Sauce), Rote Grütze (Pinot Meunier & Berries in Cream)

Tickets are just $35.00 each. One ticket allows one person food & wine pairings at all 9 wineries for two weekends.

March Gladness allows four opportunities to visit all nine wineries on the Uplands Wine Trail. A March Gladness ticket may also be used in conjunction with the passport program for the Uplands Wine Trail. After visiting all nine wineries on the trail and completing your passport with a logo stamp from each winery, you will be given a special "thank you" gift (this year's gift is two buffet plates, complete with the nifty IUWT logo) & you will automatically be entered into our grand prize drawing at the 2012 Vintage Indiana Wine Festival.

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Looking for something unique to do with that special someone on Valentine's Day? Consider traveling the Indiana Uplands Wine Trail during the Chocolate Lover's Getaway event. On two weekends in February, each winery will offer different chocolates carefully paired with a selection of wines. You can try the suggested pairings or create your own match with your favorite Upland wines! No ticket needed for this event- just tell us that you are visiting the wineries along the Uplands Wine Trail. We will also have our "Around The World" March Gladness tickets available to purchase.

And don't forget to bring your passport and get the winery logo stamps along the way!

Uncork the Uplands will celebrate the award winning wines and exquisite food to be found in the Indiana Uplands. This event was created to elevate your senses and educate you along the way. Whether you are a wine connoisseur or a novice, the Uncork the Uplands event will be sure to satisfy your palate.

Uncork the Uplands will showcase the top wines and food from the Indiana Uplands area on Saturday July 21st at Huber Winery 19816 Huber Road, Starlight, Indiana, 47106

Tickets are $65.00, after July 1st they will be $75

To buy tickets, go to our ticket sales portal site.

Visit the event website at uncorktheuplands.com for more information.

Spring is here and what better way to celebrate than traveling the Indiana Uplands Wine Trail! Travel to any of the IUWT wineries on Saturday, April 21st or Sunday, April 22nd and taste some of Indiana's finest wines paired with savory cheeses! Nine opportunities to join us for this complimentary event. Don't forget to bring your passports!

The nine wineries on the Indiana Uplands Wine Trail will be releasing some new vintages starting the third Thursday in November - to be held in conjunction with the Nouveau celebrations in France - Thursday, November 17th to Sunday, November 20th, 2011. (Nouveau wines are the first wines of harvest and are released on the third Thursday in November, a tradition that started in the Beaujolais village of France more than 50 years ago.)

Visit any of the Indiana Uplands Wine Trail wineries on the third weekend in November and receive a complimentary tasting of their newest vintage!

Join us for an evening on the water while tasting wines paired with hors d'oeuvres and desserts, each guest will receive two glasses of wine and a wine tasting glass as a souvenir.

Tours are from 7 pm to 9 pm
$39.99 for individuals
$75.00 for couples
All attendees must be 21+, Reservations required with valid ID
888-819-6916 ext 101

Visit the following wineries for a sunset cruise on Patoka Lake!

• May 13, 2011, French Lick Winery (cancelled)
• May 27, 2011, Huber Winery
• June 10, 2011, Carousel Winery
• June 24, 2011, Turtle Run Winery
• Aug 12, 2011, Best Winery
• Aug 26, 2011, Scout Mountain Winery (non-IUWT)
• Sept 9, 2011, Wizerwald Winery
• Sept 23, 2011, Oliver Winery

  FALL FOLIAGE WINE CRUISE

• Oct 1, 2011, Wolf Creek Winery (non-IUWT)
• Oct 8, 2011, French Lick Winery
• Oct 15, 2011, Carousel Winery
• Oct 22, 2011 , Monkey Hollow Winery (non-IUWT)

Go to the Patoka Lake Marina website at http://www.patokalakemarina.com/ or call 888-819-6916 ext 101 for more information.