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Indiana Uplands Wine Trail Announces March Gladness

Friday, February 20, 2009

Indiana Uplands Wine Trail Announces March Gladness

SOUTHERN INDIANA - Indiana 's favorite wine event is here! With basketball fever in the air and the frenzy of winter's last hoorah, the Indiana Uplands Wine Trail (IUWT) is bringing back its most popular event. Hot on the heels of its successful first two years, March Gladness promises to be a hit again in 2009.

During the weekends of March 14-15 and 21-22, IUWT allows visitors to experience the wine trail VIP style with behind-the-scenes tours of most wineries, gourmet hors d'oeuvres and desserts, and special vintage wines.

IUWT President Kim Doty of French Lick Winery is excited about this year's prospects. "It gives visitors the chance to slow down from their hectic schedules, take a long weekend and really enjoy what Indiana 's wineries have to offer." Doty said. "We see so many guests from the entire region those weekends-it's a great success."

Tickets are available at any winery along the trail for only $30. March Gladness tickets may also be used in conjunction with IUWT's ever-popular Passport program. Receive a free memento upon completion of the trail and enter the grand prize drawing at the Vintage Indiana Festival in downtown Indianapolis , June 6, 2009.

Comprised of eight wineries- Brown County , Oliver, Butler , Carousel, French Lick, Winzerwald, Turtle Run and Huber-the wine trail was formed in 2003. All eight wineries from Bloomington south toward Interstate 64 will be pairing a wide array of wines with tasty delectables.

Check out www.IndianaUplands.com for links to individual wineries and their event schedules.