Wineries of Indiana

Fill Yourself with March Gladness on the Uplands Wine Trail

Friday, March 5, 2010

Fill Yourself with March Gladness on the Uplands Wine Trail

SOUTHERN INDIANA - Indiana 's favorite wine trail event is here! With basketball fever in the air and Winter's chill mixing with the first signs of Spring, the Indiana Uplands Wine Trail (IUWT) is bringing back its most popular event. Now in its fourth year, the March Gladness food extravaganza promises another four days of food and fun. During the weekends of March 6-7 and 13-14, the IUWT allows visitors to experience the wine trail VIP style with behind-the-scenes tours and tastings, gourmet hors d'oeuvres and desserts, and special vintage wines. Now in its seventh year, the Indiana Uplands Wine Trail is comprised of nine wineries-Huber, Best, Turtle Run, Winzerwald, French Lick, Carousel, Oliver, Butler and Brown County .

The basketball theme pervades this year's popular food and wine event....Carousel Winery owner Sue Wilson says, "We're Just Going to have a Ball at Carousel" during March Gladness and Winzerwald Winery owner Dan Adams announces that "We've Got Balls!" at Winzerwald during March Gladness because all the foods served will be in mini-ball shapes and mini-ball keepsakes will be given to each ticket holder.

Tickets are available at any winery along the trail for only $30. March Gladness tickets may also be used in conjunction with the IUWT's ever-popular Passport program. Receive a free picnic blanket upon completion of the trail and you are automatically entered into the grand prize drawings for Indiana designed amethyst jewelry & overnight hotel packages at the Vintage Indiana Festival in downtown Indianapolis, June 5, 2010.

All IUWT wineries from Bloomington south to I-64 will pair a wide array of wines with great foods:

Huber Winery will feature Rigatoni with Caramelized Cherry Tomatoes and Italian Sausage infused with Starlight White served with Garlic Bread and a Spinach Craisin Salad topped with red onions, feta cheese, croutons, and a raspberry vinaigrette made from Raspberry Infusion. A Gourmet Cheese Dish plated with Huber's favorite cheese selections, fruit, and crackers will also be available for those craving a lighter fare!

Best Winery & Vineyards will dish up Stuffed Mushrooms drizzled with a Red Wine Reduction,

Chicken Alfredo with Broccoli Florets and Penne Pasta, along with New York style Cheesecake with a fruit topping and Red Raspberry or Strawberry Flame Wine Sauce.

Turtle Run Winery will be warming you up with four chilis including the owner Jim's Chili, 3-Way Chili, White Chili and a Vegetarian Chili. Pasta will be served on the side along with a special dessert.

Winzerwald Winery says: "We've Got Balls!" and will be serving Mini Brie Cheese Balls with Seven Grain Crackers, Melon Balls with fresh Raspberries and Blueberries, Italian Meatball & Fresh Spinach Soup with grated Parmigiano-Reggiano, & Mini-Sorbet balls all served in the wine cellar with a free thank-you gift.

French Lick Winery will be offering up tastes from their on-site Italian Restaurant including their famous Lasagna and Fresh Garlic Bread along with delicious French Lick Wine Cake for dessert.

Carousel Winery is "Just Havin' a Ball!" and will treat your to Egg Balls - A Gourmet Twist on Deviled Eggs topped with tantalizing fillings; Meatballs in a Sweet & Tangy Chili sauce; Veggie Balls - Greek Style Balls of Brown Rice, Roasted Garlic & Herbs rolled in Grape Leaves; and Puff Balls - Mini Cream Puffs stuffed with a variety of fillings. 'TWO COOKIN' SISTERS' Food Co. will be sampling Indiana Salsa's & Jams - Mar. 6/7 only.

Oliver Winery will be offering Local Baby Greens with Traminette Vinaigrette; Farfalle Primavera, Spring Veggies, Chardonel Herb Butter Sauce with Grated Parm and Baguette; Chambourcin Braised Fisher Farms Sausage & Meatballs; and Dark Chocolate Mousse or Flourless Chocolate Cake with ice wine macerated berries.

Butler Winery will be highlighting their Black Currant wine with Meatballs in a Black Currant Barbeque Sauce, Vegetarian Pasta with Zante currants, and Chocolate dessert with Black Currant wine sauce.

Brown County Winery will serve Spring Greens with White Wine Vinaigrette, White Wine Gypsy Soup and Assorted Crackers, Turkey Meatballs with Cranberry Apple Wine Sauce, and Shortbread with Assorted Chocolates paired with Black Raspberry Encore.

Visit www.IndianaUplands.com for links to individual wineries and their event schedules and how you can become an associate member of the wine trail.