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Did you know that the origins of Indiana wine can be traced to John Dufour, who came to America in 1796?

The wine history of Indiana is very spectacular. In 1796 a Swiss immigrant fled to to start a hope to be a successful vineyard. After failing once in Kentucky, this Swiss man moved to what is now Vevay, Indiana to start his vineyard, which proved to be the start of the first successful wine production in the .

Did You Know?

Did you know there are 35 wineries in Indiana?

Did you know that there are three Wine Trails throughout Indiana?

Did you know that Indiana wineries attract over 900,000 visitors annually?

Did you know that the origins of Indiana wine can be traced to John Dufour, who came to America in 1796?

Did you know that the Indiana Wine Grape Council was developed in 1989 to assist winemakers in the state of Indiana?

Did you know that Huber Orchard, Winery & Vineyard, Starlight, consist of a 550-acre farm?

Did you know that at Carousel Winery, each label is represented by a different carousel character?

Did you know that rose bushes are often planted at the end of a row of grape vines to act as an early warning signal for infestation by diseases and insects like aphids?

Did you know that Indiana wineries contribute over $33 million to Indiana's economy?

Did you know that Purdue University (home of the Indiana Wine Grape Council) has developed a Wine Appreciation class which attracts more than 600 students per year?

Did you know that putting ice and kosher salt in a bucket will chill white wine or Champagne faster?

Did you know that in 1971, the Small Winery Act was passed in Indiana, allowing wineries to sell directly to the public?

Did you know that by swirling your wine, oxygen is invited into the glass, which allows the aromas to escape?

Did you know that the wreckage of the Titanic, holds the oldest wine cellar in the world and despite the depth and wreckage, the bottles are still intact?

Did you know that wine is fat free and contains no cholesterol?

Did you know that Italy is the largest and one of the oldest wine-producing countries in the world?

Did you know that Indiana houses over 32 wineries?

Did you know that Thomas Jefferson helped stock the wine cellars of the first five U.S. presidents?

Did you know that Purdue University houses 4 full time employees to assist you the winemaking industry?

Did you know that a bottle of champagne has approximately 50 million bubbles?