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 watercress salad with vitamins, empanadas de carne (argentina) or adapted vietnamese fondue.
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
- 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
- 2013With an average score of 3.82/5
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
Indiana is a state in the American Midwest, located between Michigan to the North and Kentucky to the South. The state covers 36,500 square miles (95,000 km²) of fertile plains and shallow valleys, well suited to fruit and grain production. Vineyards are largely planted to French-American Hybrid varieties, with a growing interest in those less susceptible to the challenges of a hot, humid Climate. Chambourcin, Marechal Foch, Catawba and Vidal Blanc are common here.
The state now has about 30 wineries, up from fewer than 10 when the Indiana Wine Grape Council was formed in 1989. This increase has been accompanied by a tripling of Indiana's total vineyard acreage to more than 500 acres (200 ha). In 1987, the state was awarded its first American Viticultural Area (AVA) - the colossal Ohio River Valley, which it shares with Kentucky, Ohio and West Virginia. It has since been joined by the smaller Indiana Uplands AVA, which was granted in 2013, becoming the first AVA located entirely within the state.
Great white wines of Indiana
See the top 100 best white wines of IndianaWant to buy a white wine of Indiana cheap or sell a white 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 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 yoghurt cake, guinea fowl with cabbage or cod brandade without potatoes.
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
- 2016With an average score of 3.78/5
- 2018With an average score of 3.77/5
The most used grape varieties in white wine of Indiana
- Traminette
- Vignoles
- Chardonel
- Vidal Blanc
- Moscato
- Gewürztraminer
Discover the grape variety: Sauvignon
Sauvignon Gris is a grape variety that originated in France (South-West). It produces a variety of grape specially used for wine making. It is rare to find this grape to eat on our tables. This variety of grape is characterized by small bunches and small grapes. Sauvignon Gris can be found in many vineyards: South West, Languedoc & Roussillon, Cognac, Bordeaux, Loire Valley, Burgundy, Jura, Beaujolais, Armagnac, Provence & Corsica, Rhone Valley, Savoie & Bugey.
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
- 2013With an average score of 3.98/5
The most used grape varieties in sparkling wine of Indiana
- Catawba
- Niagara
- Concord
- Vidal Blanc
The word of the wine: Pruine
A thin, fluffy film that covers the surface of the grape. It makes the berry impermeable and contains the indigenous yeasts necessary for the fermentation of the must.
Great pink wines of Indiana
See the top 100 best pink wines of IndianaWant to buy a pink wine of Indiana cheap or sell a pink 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 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 chocolate mug cake, rabbit with onions and mustard or makrouna salsa (tunisian pastry).
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
- 2014With an average score of 3.90/5
The most used grape varieties in pink wine of Indiana
- Catawba
- Chambourcin
- Moscato
- Zinfandel
- Concord
- Marechal Foch
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: Cayuga
Complex interspecific cross between white seyval (5-276 Seyve-Villard) and schuyler obtained in 1945 by Robinson Willard B. and Einset John at Cornell University in Geneva (USA). It can also be found in Canada, almost unknown in France.
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 with prunes, thai green curry or pizza calzone with ham and mushrooms.
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
- 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: Attack
First impressions perceived after the wine is put in the mouth.
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 turnip confit with parma cheese, lamb tagine with prunes and almonds or adapted vietnamese fondue.
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
- 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: Zinfandel
From Croatia where it is called crljenak kastelanski or pribidrag. According to genetic analyses carried out by Professor Carole Meredith of California University in Davis (United States), it is related to the Croatian plavac mali and Zinfandel. It is also found in South Africa, New Zealand, Chile, Brazil, Germany, Bulgaria, Albania, Italy under the name of Primitivo, Malta, Greece, Portugal and to some extent in Croatia. In the United States (California), it is one of the most widely planted grape varieties, having been introduced in the 1830s well before Primitivo. In France, it is registered in the official catalogue of vine varieties on the A1 list under the name Primitivo.
News from the vineyard of Indiana
EPI purchases Super Tuscan producer Isole e Olena
The De Marchi family established the 56ha estate back in 1956, and it is now firmly established as one of the region’s leading producers. Isole e Olena played a key role in reviving the quality of Chianti in the 1970s, and its flagship wine – Cepparello, a barrique-aged Sangiovese from old vines – is regarded as one of the original Super Tuscans. A Piedmont lawyer called Francesco De Marchi founded the business, but his visionary son – Paulo De Marchi – has driven its rise to prominence. He is r ...
Andrew Jefford: ‘Rosé, for the time being, is a pretty babble’
Many wine styles can seem perplexing at first: imagine the first bottle of Barolo if you only know Barossa Shiraz, or the first bottle of Jura Savagnin if you were brought up on California Chardonnay. With time, thought and repeated tasting, though, comes understanding. You learn each wine’s syntax and lexicon, its hints and inferences. You grasp the ways in which each style communicates. Its beauty dawns, then grows. Rosé wine sales grew 23% worldwide between 2002 and 2019. Its fuel has come fr ...
Are Bordeaux and Napa close to ‘tipping point’ on global warming? – Study
Writing in the Oeno One journal, researchers said climate data showed a significant increase in average growing season temperatures in both Napa and Bordeaux, particularly since the 1980s. So far the warmer conditions have generally contributed to better average wine quality, noted the authors, from the University of Bordeaux’s ISVV Institut des Sciences de la Vigne et du Vin and UC Davis. Yet, they questioned how long this would continue. The authors said: ‘In Napa and Bordeaux, viticulture has ...
Discover other regions and appellation of Indiana
A wine route in the region of Indiana ? Visit the most beautiful wine towns and villages
- Bargersville
- Chesterton
- Fishers
- Fremont
- Greenwood
- Huntington
- Indianapolis
- Logansport
- Salem
- Sheridan
- Starlight