Business Details
36 Years
experience
Award-Winning Winery in Historic Lawrenceburg, IN
Founded in 1990, our winery represents a continuation of a 35-year legacy established by Aunt Jane and Uncle Tommy. As a family-owned business led by Derek and Nancy Scudder, we combine decades of winemaking tradition with our passion for community connection. Our team brings extensive experience from diverse backgrounds - including firefighting, volunteer work, and small business management - to create a welcoming space for wine enthusiasts.We specialize in crafting award-winning wines that reflect regional terroir while maintaining strict quality standards through temperature-controlled production processes. Our commitment to excellence has been recognized at prestigious events like the Indy International Wine Competition, and we maintain strong partnerships with local retailers and restaurants to ensure wide accessibility to our products.
Services
Wine Production
Tasting Room Experience
Wine Pairing Events
Retail Distribution
Wholesale Sales
Event Hosting
Wine Education
Local Partnerships
Seasonal Releases
Online Ordering
Details
- Year established: 1990
Highlights and features
- We continue a 35-year legacy of award-winning winemaking
- Our family-owned operation maintains strict temperature-controlled production standards
- We offer diverse wine varieties including barrel-aged specialty blends
- Our wines are available at 15+ retail locations across Indiana
- We provide expert wine pairing guidance for food and wine enthusiasts
Services
Award-Winning Wines
We craft over 20 award-winning wine varieties including dry reds, semi-sweet whites, and specialty fruit wines. Our production process combines traditional techniques with modern innovation to create balanced flavors. Each bottle reflects our commitment to quality through temperature-controlled aging and careful blending of regional grape varieties.
Tasting Room Experience
Our upcoming tasting room in historic downtown Lawrenceburg will offer curated wine sampling experiences. Scheduled to open in Fall 2025, this space will feature guided tastings of our current vintages in a welcoming environment designed for wine education and community engagement.
Wine Pairing Events
We provide expert wine pairing guidance that matches our wines with various foods. Our pairing recommendations help customers discover complementary flavor combinations, from sweet wines with spicy dishes to barrel-aged varieties with grilled meats, enhancing both culinary and wine experiences.
Retail Distribution
Our wines are available at 15+ retail locations across Indiana, including package stores and restaurants. This distribution network ensures wide accessibility to our products while maintaining partnerships with local businesses that share our commitment to quality offerings.
Wholesale Sales
We offer wholesale wine distribution to merchants seeking premium products. Our wholesale program includes marketing support and website visibility for retail partners, helping businesses enhance their beverage offerings with our award-winning wine selections.
People
Derek Scudder
Co-Owner
A dedicated firefighter for 20+ years, Derek brings leadership and community focus to our winery. His commitment to service excellence shapes our business approach to customer care and quality standards.
Nancy Scudder
Co-Owner
As former stay-at-home mom and community volunteer, Nancy contributes creative vision and hospitality expertise. Her diverse experiences inform our approach to creating welcoming wine experiences that connect people.
Questions
When does the tasting room open?
Our Lawrenceburg tasting room opens in Fall 2025, featuring wine flights and special events in a historic downtown location.
What wine varieties do you produce?
We offer over 20 wines including dry reds (Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot), semi-sweet whites, fruit wines, and specialty barrel-aged blends.
Where can I purchase your wines?
Our wines are available at 15+ locations across Indiana including package stores, restaurants, and specialty shops listed on our website.
Do you offer wine pairing guidance?
Yes, we provide expert pairing recommendations to match our wines with various foods, from sweet wines with spicy dishes to barrel-aged varieties with grilled meats.
Can other retailers sell your wines?
We welcome wholesale partnerships. Merchants can contact our Head of Distribution to start selling our award-winning wines with marketing support.
Reviews (5)
Jamie Rudicel
Sep 13, 2021
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This place has always been a favorite place when I ride thru... the owners have always been awesome , the place is cozy and AWESOME .....highly recommended
Daniel Manis
Dec 17, 2020
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Stopped in for the first time last weekend and the people were so friendly, fun and accommodating. It was warm enough to sit outside and the scenery by the Ohio River really added to the atmosphere. Reasonable prices and quick service. We will definitely be back.
Kate Roberts
Nov 28, 2020
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This family favorite has amazing scenery, wine tastings and allows you to bring in food for a custom event. We enjoy visiting when extended family visits, and for date evenings.
Kay E. Cook
Oct 01, 2020
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Our Red HOT Hatters were easily able to socially distance given the large, beautiful deck overlooking the Ohio River and the Markland Dam. Excellent selection of wines and yummy cheese plate!
Jason A. Kinser
Sep 20, 2020
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Great wines. No really, not the normal syrup crap, but balanced wines with softer tannins (and some sweet ones too, but more like Moscatos, not like others where it tastes like a cheap chardonnay with fruit juice added). Beautiful scenery to boot!
