Drink
Your Ultimate Guide to Wineries
The best Midwestern wineries for the change of season By Brianna Vacca
The crisp fall air pairs exceptionally well with a glass of wine crafted for your palate, so check out these must-visit wineries in Indiana and Ohio. Urban Vines
With berries, strawberries, apples and grapes sourced from honorable farmers and vineyards, Urban Vines Winery & Brewery in the heart of Westfield, Indiana, offers an assortment of luscious wines matched with award-winning charcuterie boards, tasty plates and live music. Reserve a fire pit, cozy up with your favorite sweater and let the wine do the talking.
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What to try: Carnival Candy Wine, Pink Magic, Chocolate Covered Cherry, PB&J.
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Daniel’s Vineyard
This complete production winery started by husband-and-wife team Daniel and Kimberley Cook is outfitted with an event venue for many different gatherings and a private wine club. Located in McCordsville, Indiana, it is furnished with a list of red and white wines and more than 14,000 grapevines rooted in the soil of Indiana that have since blossomed through the maturity of the vineyards. What to try: Harvest Pear Rose, Racing Rose, Pumpkin Spice Blanc, Citrine Pet-Nat.
Fruit Hills Winery and Orchard
Dreamed up by David and Michele Muir in 2010, Fruit Hills Winery and Orchard is based in Bristol, Indiana. Located on two acres of David’s family farm since 1852, the family-friendly farm winery is recognized for its five-star Traminette — Indiana’s signature grape and composite unfolds a splash of white wine mixed with doses of aroma akin to its predecessor, Gewurztraminer. More recently, Fruit Hills released a vigorous red Petite Pearl and a collection of fruity wines, including a delicate apple wine intertwined with cherry juice to entreat a savory flavor. So, submerge yourself in a glass of red or white, perhaps both, and appreciate the scenic fruit hills of Bristol and a whole lot of love. What to try: Marquette, Tempranillo, Malbec, Petite Pearl Rose, Black Velvet, Traminette, Brianna.
Laurello Vineyards
Nuzzled in the heart of the Grand Valley of Geneva, Ohio, Laurello Vineyards landed the Best Winery Award on the Cleveland Hot List Best of 2020. Laurello specializes in a vintage palate and
Brianna Vacca is a new contributor to Hope Magazine. From Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, she is a lifestyle + entertainment writer who loves music more than the next and will end the day right with a true crime documentary.
