Wineries of Indiana

Indy Wine Trail Celebrates Love

Wednesday, January 27, 2010

For Immediate Release

Wine Trail features Valentines Day romance

INDIANAPOLIS - Seven central Indiana wineries will be featuring specialty wines and desserts to celebrate the romance holiday, Valentine's Day. The Valentine's Day Celebration will take place February 13-14, 2010 at the participating wineries.

Participating wineries include Buck Creek Winery (Indianapolis), Chateau Thomas Winery (Plainfield), Easley Winery (Indianapolis), Ferrin's Fruit Winery (Carmel), Grape Inspirations Winery (Carmel), Mallow Run Winery (Bargersville), and Simmons Winery (Columbus). This collection of wineries is also known as the Indy Wine Trail.

Tickets are $22 in advance and $27 during the event. Ticket price includes a glass of wine, and food at each winery.

"The Indy Wine Trail is excited to host this event by highlighting specialty wines with tasty desserts, perfect for Valentine's Day," said David Simmons, President of the Indy Wine Trail and owner of Simmons Winery. "This is a perfect way to treat your significant other or just bring a group of friends and enjoy a great time!"

Currently, the Indy Wine Trail is featuring a passport program where visitors receive a free wine glass after visiting all seven wineries. Trail visitors have until May 31, 2010 to complete the trail to earn the glass.

For those traveling the trail, spend the weekend relaxing at Hilton Garden Inn Downtown Indianapolis and enjoy some unique amenities. The Wine Lover's Package includes a beautifully appointed room, Breakfast for 2, Valet Parking, 2 Indy Wine Trail glasses and 10% Discount off Indy Wine Trail merchandise (not wine). Call 317-955-9700 for more details and reservations.

For more information, please call 1-888-VINO-INDY (888-846-6463) or visit the website at: www.indywinetrail.com.

Contacts:

Jeanette Merritt, Marketing Director, Indiana Wine Grape Council, (765) 496-3842, [email protected].

David Simmons, Simmons Winery, (812) 546-0091