The best wines of Indiana
Discover the best wines of Indiana as well as the best winemakers of Indiana and estates of Indiana to visit. Explore the popular grape varieties of Indiana and the best vintages to taste in this region.
Top wines of Indiana by region
Looking for a good wine of Indiana among the top wines in the region? Check out our tops of the best red, white or effervescent wines of Indiana. Also find some food and wine pairings that may be appropriate with these exceptional wines. Learn more about the region and the wines of Indiana with technical and enological descriptions.
Great red wines of Indiana
See the top 100 best red wines of IndianaWant to buy a red wine of Indiana cheap or sell a red wine of Indiana at the best price on the market? Find out which ones are popular and which ones to keep in your cellar for a few more years.
Food and wine pairing with a red wine of Indiana
Red wines from the region of Indiana go well with generally quite well with dishes of game (deer, venison), spicy food or beef such as recipes of veal blanquette à l'ancienne, monkfish with curry or spaghetti with beef balls.
Organoleptic analysis of red wine of Indiana
On the nose the red wine of the region of Indiana. often reveals types of flavors of earth, microbio or oak and sometimes also flavors of black fruit, red fruit or non oak. In the mouth the red wine of the region of Indiana. is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
The best vintages in red wine of Indiana
- 1973With an average score of 4.40/5
- 1996With an average score of 4.20/5
- 2008With an average score of 3.90/5
- 2016With an average score of 3.89/5
- 2010With an average score of 3.88/5
- 2017With an average score of 3.86/5
The most used grape varieties in red wine of Indiana
- Cabernet Sauvignon
- Concord
- Shiraz/Syrah
- Chambourcin
- Cabernet Franc
- Zinfandel
The best wineries and winemakers for red wine of Indiana
A wine route planned in the region of Indiana? Here are the wineries to visit and the winemakers to meet during your trip in search of the best red wine of Indiana.
- Winery Vigna Brown County
- Winery Rettig Hill Ohio River Valley Indiana
Discovering the wine region of Indiana
Midwestern wine state, humid continental climate favouring hybrids. Signature Chambourcin in red, most planted: fruity and accessible with signature black cherry, raspberry, plum, soft herbs and a peppery touch, supple tannins and lively acidity. Also peppery Cabernet Franc, spicy Marechal Foch, historic pink Catawba. Aromatic whites: opulent Traminette (lychee, rose), sweet Vidal Blanc (honey, apricot), lively Seyval Blanc.
2 AVAs including Indiana Uplands.
Great white wines of Indiana
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Food and wine pairing with a white wine of Indiana
White wines from the region of Indiana go well with generally quite well with dishes of sweet desserts, pork or rich fish (salmon, tuna etc) such as recipes of king's cake with frangipane, soft and inexpensive pasta gratin or salmon steaks with lemon and shallot sauce.
Organoleptic analysis of white wine of Indiana
On the nose the white wine of the region of Indiana. often reveals types of flavors of oak, earth or tree fruit and sometimes also flavors of citrus fruit, tropical fruit or spices. In the mouth the white wine of the region of Indiana. is a powerful with a nice freshness.
The best vintages in white wine of Indiana
- 1972With an average score of 4.20/5
- 2019With an average score of 3.93/5
- 2013With an average score of 3.92/5
- 2015With an average score of 3.83/5
- 0With an average score of 3.81/5
- 2016With an average score of 3.78/5
The most used grape varieties in white wine of Indiana
- Traminette
- Vignoles
- Chardonel
- Vidal Blanc
- Moscato
- Gewürztraminer
Discover the grape variety: Pinot grigio
Crisp, light dry whites with a pale, sometimes copper-tinged robe, slender palate and fresh acidity, showing delicate aromas of citrus (lemon, grapefruit), green apple, pear, white flowers, almond and mineral notes. Refreshing profile. Absolute star of northern Italy: Pinot Grigio delle Venezie DOC, Friuli Colli Orientali DOC, Alto Adige DOC and Trentino DOC. Italian synonym for Burgundy's pinot gris (grey mutation of pinot noir), one of Italy's most exported whites.
Great sparkling wines of Indiana
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Food and wine pairing with a sparkling wine of Indiana
Sparkling wines from the region of Indiana go well with generally quite well with dishes such as recipes .
Organoleptic analysis of sparkling wine of Indiana
On the nose the sparkling wine of the region of Indiana. often reveals types of flavors of red fruit, black fruit or dried fruit and sometimes also flavors of tropical fruit, tree fruit.
The best vintages in sparkling wine of Indiana
- 2014With an average score of 4.60/5
- 2012With an average score of 4.50/5
- 2017With an average score of 4.40/5
- 2019With an average score of 4.10/5
- 2015With an average score of 4.10/5
- 0With an average score of 3.96/5
The most used grape varieties in sparkling wine of Indiana
- Catawba
- Niagara
- Concord
- Vidal Blanc
The word of the wine: Full-bodied
A rich, concentrated wine that offers consistency in the mouth.
Great pink wines of Indiana
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Food and wine pairing with a pink wine of Indiana
Pink wines from the region of Indiana go well with generally quite well with dishes of sweet desserts, game (deer, venison) or spicy food such as recipes of very simple muffins, duck aiguillettes with basalmic or phad thai (thai style fried noodles).
Organoleptic analysis of pink wine of Indiana
On the nose the pink wine of the region of Indiana. often reveals types of flavors of cherry, apples or peach and sometimes also flavors of strawberries, pear or tree fruit.
The best vintages in pink wine of Indiana
- 2012With an average score of 4.30/5
- 2020With an average score of 4.24/5
- 2015With an average score of 4.12/5
- 2013With an average score of 4.03/5
- 1972With an average score of 4.00/5
- 0With an average score of 3.92/5
The most used grape varieties in pink wine of Indiana
- Catawba
- Chambourcin
- Moscato
- Moore's Diamond
- Zinfandel
- Concord
The best wineries and winemakers for pink wine of Indiana
A wine route planned in the region of Indiana? Here are the wineries to visit and the winemakers to meet during your trip in search of the best pink wine of Indiana.
- Winery Rettig Hill Ohio River Valley Indiana
Discover the grape variety: Concord
Fruity, often sweet reds with a dense purple robe, light tannins and preserved acidity. Intense aromas of fresh grape, strawberry, raspberry and the characteristic foxy note (musky animal typical of Vitis labrusca). Often vinified sweet or semi-sweet. Pillar of American viticulture in the 19th century, today mainly used for grape juice, Welch's jelly and American kosher wine. Vitis labrusca hybrid selected around 1840 by Ephraim Bull in Concord, Massachusetts.
Great sweet wines of Indiana
See the top 100 best sweet wines of IndianaWant to buy a sweet wine of Indiana cheap or sell a sweet wine of Indiana at the best price on the market? Find out which ones are popular and which ones to keep in your cellar for a few more years.
Food and wine pairing with a sweet wine of Indiana
Sweet wines from the region of Indiana go well with generally quite well with dishes of game (deer, venison), spicy food or pork such as recipes of rabbit italian style, steak tartare or croque madame.
Organoleptic analysis of sweet wine of Indiana
On the nose the sweet wine of the region of Indiana. often reveals types of flavors of non oak, tree fruit or red fruit and sometimes also flavors of black fruit, dried fruit.
The best vintages in sweet wine of Indiana
- 2015With an average score of 4.60/5
- 2012With an average score of 4.10/5
- 0With an average score of 4.07/5
- 2008With an average score of 4.05/5
The most used grape varieties in sweet wine of Indiana
- Concord
- Vidal Blanc
- Niagara
- Vignoles
- Catawba
- Chambourcin
The word of the wine: VDQS
Delimited wine of superior quality. A level of appellation (today, barely 1% of French production) which constitutes the ultimate step before the accession to the AOC.
Great natural sweet wines of Indiana
See the top 100 best natural sweet wines of IndianaWant to buy a natural-sweet wine of Indiana cheap or sell a natural-sweet wine of Indiana at the best price on the market? Find out which ones are popular and which ones to keep in your cellar for a few more years.
Food and wine pairing with a natural-sweet wine of Indiana
Natural sweet wines from the region of Indiana go well with generally quite well with dishes of game (deer, venison), spicy food or beef such as recipes of festive chinese fondue, seafood pastilla or barbecue burger.
Organoleptic analysis of natural-sweet wine of Indiana
On the nose the natural sweet wine of the region of Indiana. often reveals types of flavors of oak, non oak.
The best vintages in natural-sweet wine of Indiana
- 2009With an average score of 4.40/5
- 0With an average score of 4.04/5
- 2008With an average score of 3.80/5
The most used grape varieties in natural-sweet wine of Indiana
- Chambourcin
- Petite Sirah
Discover the grape variety: Catawba
Aromatic and sweet whites and rosés, with a supple mouthfeel and preserved acidity, with intense aromas of fresh grape, strawberry, raspberry, flowers and the characteristic foxy note (the typical musky animal character of labrusca). Often vinified as medium-sweet, sparkling demi-sec and grape juice. Historic star of Ohio (Lake Erie), New York (Finger Lakes), Missouri and Ontario vineyards. A Vitis labrusca hybrid discovered around 1820 in North Carolina, one of the oldest American varieties.
Discover other regions and appellation of Indiana
A wine route in the region of Indiana ? Visit the most beautiful wine towns and villages
- Bargersville
- Borden
- Chesterton
- Corydon
- Fishers
- Fremont
- Greenwood
- Huntington
- Indianapolis
- Logansport
- Madison
- Monticello
- Muncie
- Nashville
- Salem
- Sheridan
- Starlight