Lanthier Winery, Main Street

 
Visit a far away place. Getaway without going out of your way. Stroll a historic shopping village nestled along meandering riverbanks. Marvel at colorful cliffs draped over misty waters. Discover quiet bistros with eclectic menus, 18th century antique emporiums and boutiques scattered with precious finds. Take a respite from your life, if only for today.

Wander Main Street in this inviting village. Amidst charming storefronts and quaint restaurants discover a favorite destination. A cherubic fountain graces one window. Unique treasures catch your eye in the opposite. A massive metal arbor dedicates the entrance to Lanthier Winery�s Main Street Tasting Room, where a far away feeling is so close you can taste it. Step in: sample our vintage pleasures.

Enjoy the simple luxury of a day away. Retreat to Lanthier Winery�s Main Street Tasting Room. Sip free samples of cellarmaster Chris Lanthier�s meticulously handcrafted wines. Relax, simplicity and comfort are part of Lanthier Winery�s Main Street Tasting Room�s old world charm that�s so charming close. Novice and connoisseurs are welcome to partake of award-wining wines, skillfully created utilizing time-honored traditions.

Madison�s oldest winery offers a choice of 17 handcrafted, tantalizing wines, along with cornucopias of gourmet foods, wine d�cor, European finds and unusual artist creations. An alternative art gallery showcases regional, local and international works. Gaze upon these petit exhibits, stunning, diverse private collections and works of splendidly talented artisans. Original pieces are available for curious persons to glance and collector�s purchase.

Surrender to your senses. Indulge yourself with a glass of sunny, sweet midwestern wine or sultry dry red, created from handpicked vineyard fruit. Meander to sidewalk caf� chairs waiting near flowerpots, nestled beneath a shady tree. Relax alfresco, glance at gleeful shoppers clutching bags overflowing with secret finds as they turn their path toward Lanthier Winery�s Main Street Tasting Room. Laugh a little. Toast yourself, toast loved ones and friends. Celebrate your life.

Visit a valley filled with history, natural glory and taste. Find this respite in the land where legends of settlers and explorers survive. Walk streets once stomped by 1820�s Wild West vagabonds, tread by weary but welcome underground railroaders and graced by 1950�s starlets. Leave your footprint on these same sidewalks as you gather gifts and keepsakes from galleries, boutiques and gift shops. Relax, stroll a brick walkway along a rambling river, make your way through voluminous heirlooms as you seek out second hand treasures. Learn all about this village as you tour aboard the Madison trolley. Carry home precious memories and a taste of Vintage Madison.

Make time for weekend festivities. Learn about Lanthier Winery celebrations and happenings: review Lanthier�s event calendar now. Restore laughter to your life. Don�t miss your chance to create a memory that lives forever. Getaway without going out of your way. Make yourself available. You�re invited to Lanthier Winery Main Street Tasting Room as your first stop on a circle tour of all Historic Madison�s wineries. Lanthier Winery, a far away feeling, close enough to taste.

 
Amenities   Contact Information
Tasting/Cellar Tours
Motor Coach Tours
Handicap Accessible
Specialty Labels
Gift Items/Shop
Gourmet Items/Food
Restaurant/Catering  
Outdoor Seating
Banquet Facilities  
 
Address 112 Main Street
Madison, IN 47250
Phone 812-273-6678
1-800-41-WINES (9-4637)
Email [email protected]
Website www.lanthierwinery.com
 
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Directions
From Indianapolis:
Follow I-65 South to Columbus Indiana. Exit SR-46 East. Follow SR-46 (2nd Street) through Columbus. At the intersection of SR-46 East and SR-7 turn right or south. Follow SR-7 from Columbus through North Vernon to downtown Madison. Turn left or east onto SR-56 (Main Street) in downtown Madison. Continue east on Main Street to the intersection of Main and West Streets. Park on Main Street or any nearby parking area. Lanthier Winery�s Main Street Tasting Room is on the south side of Main Street, fifth building from the corner of West and Main Streets.

Alternative from Indianapolis:
Take HWY421 South to Madison Indiana. At the intersection of HWY-421 and SR-56 (Main Street in downtown Madison) turn right and travel west on Main Street to the West Street intersection. Park on Main Street or any nearby parking area. Lanthier Winery�s Main Street Tasting Room is on the south side of Main Street, fifth building from the corner of West and Main Streets.

From Cincinnati:
Follow I-275 to Lawrenceburg Indiana. Head west on US-50 through Lawrenceburg. Continue through to Versailles. At the intersection of 421 and US-50 turn left and travel south on HWY- 421 to Madison Indiana. At the intersection of HWY-421 and SR-56 (Main Street in downtown Madison) turn right and travel west on Main Street to the West Street intersection. Park on Main Street or any nearby parking area. Lanthier Winery�s Main Street Tasting Room is on the south side of Main Street, fifth building from the corner of West and Main Streets.

From Louisville:
Take I-65 North past Jeffersonville, Clarksville to 265 East Indiana bypass to SR-62. Exit 265 bypass onto SR-62 East. Follow SR-62 to intersection of SR-56 and turn right or east onto SR 56. Continue on SR-56 into downtown Madison. Park near the intersection of Main and West Streets. Lanthier Winery�s Main Street Tasting Room is on the south side of Main Street, fifth building from the corner of West and Main Streets.

From Louisville:
Travel I-65 North to Scottsburg Indiana. Take SR-56 east: continue into downtown Madison. SR-56 becomes Main Street in downtown Madison. Continue into downtown Madison. Park near the intersection of Main and West Streets. Lanthier Winery�s Main Street Tasting Room is on the south side of Main Street, fifth building from the corner of West and Main Streets.

From Louisville or connecting from Lexington KY:
Travel I-71 North to US-421 North. Continue through Bedford Kentucky. Cross the Ohio River at the Milton Kentucky US-421 river bridge. At intersection of Hwy- 421 and SR-56 turn left. SR-56 is Main Street in downtown Madison, Indiana. Continue Main Street west to the intersection of Main and West Streets. Park on Main Street or any nearby parking area. Lanthier Winery�s Main Street Tasting Room is on the south side of Main Street, fifth building from the corner of West and Main Streets.

 
Hours
Thursday - Sunday: Noon to 4pm
 
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