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If you are a sweet wine fan, you will not regret visiting! Prices were extremely reasonable. Some exclusive flavors are not found anywhere else but at their winery. We did the reserved tour and reserved picnic, as the reserved wine tastings were only for weekdays. The tour comes with a souvenir logo wine glass to use as you get a total of seven tastings throughout the tour. Our tour guide, Linda, was very knowledgeable and gave us some excellent recommendations based on our wine preferences. You get to explore different parts of the winery (indoors & outdoors). The reserved picnic comes with a variety of yummy snacks (cheese, spreads, meats, dessert, crackers, baguette, etc.) and a plastic souvenir logo tumbler. The picnic only allows up to four people per reservation, but I would recommend making it more of a solo or couple experience. Wine bottles, glasses, and flights are not included in the purchase of the picnic experience, but they make it very easy for you to order. There is also guaranteed seating with the picnic reservation, which was nice as it started pouring while we were there. I will definitely be back for another picnic experience and stock up on their exclusive flavors. My new favorites include the Blueberry Moscato, Blood Orange Spritz, Lavender Cucumber Chill, Peach Pie, and Creekbend Catawba.
Went on a tour here and loved it! It was a gorgeous day so walking from building to building was nice and easy. The lady who lead the tour was kind and super informative. The wine is absolutely delicious and the even if you do not do the tour, it is worth going!!
Love it so much. Beautiful. Relaxing. And the wine is great too! Staff is wonderful. Grounds are gorgeous.
We did the wine tasting experience in the cellar. It was a little chilly when we went. We also paid extra for the tasting plates. This was the most fun experience :) even for people who aren't big on wine. There's something for everyone. Even if you don't care for the wine, it's a fun experience to participate in. Amy favorite was their espresso raspberry experimental wine. Funky and different. I love that! We bought a bottle to enjoy at home. I also appreciate how affordable the wine is at Oliver.
The winery has beautiful grounds and is dog friendly. You can have 6 tastings inside or enjoy your tasting outside. They offer pilot wines that are not available anywhere else. It's worth the drive and a fun experience to try new flavors. A wine I had to try was the blood orange spritz so good I bought a bottle. The raspberry espresso was also a favorite.
We visited on a Friday in the late afternoon. The wait for a table on the terrace was about 30 minutes. No problem, we just walked around the lake and a while. The grounds are like a leisurely walk in the woods. Picnic tables are dotted around the property at a first come first served basis. The shop has snacks for sale, and lots of wine for purchase. Self guided (read: choose your own) flights of 5 tastes are $15. Lots to choose from, especially on the sweeter side. My favorite was the Cosmoberry. Will I visit again? Without a doubt. Cheers!
We love coming here. Great for a mid day trip from Indy and the ambiance is awesome for a nice day out. Love the staff and e recommend flavors that have been added in the flights.
Overall, a good winery. They seem to be a well oiled machine and VERY popular. I was hoping to get a more personalized experience but there was just so many people it was difficult. They had a wide array of wines and even cider! They offer pretty affordable wine and there's lots of scenery to explore outside.
It's Oliver's 50 Year Anniversary, with a dream founded by Law Professor Oliver. I came here as the beginning to my investigation of Wine Wednesdays in Bloomington. It's harvest time so very exciting! I Started off my Reserved Wine Tasting (~$20) with delicious sea salt Spanish almonds, Manchego Cheese, Dried cherries and apricots with four kinds of Greek olives, and a cheese ball of Goat cheese, cream cheese, honey, slivered almonds, and dried cherries, Tasting Food was only a additional $6. We were on the deck with 4 small groups. I tried the Dry Flight with Sauvignon Blanc 2021, Creek-bend III 2021, Creekbend Chambourcin Rose 2021, dry red blend 2020, Zinfandel 2019, and an American Riesling 2021. The Sauvignon Blanc was light and a bit earthy with citrus but not as much as a New Zealand wine. Creekbend III is grown here with complex dry tropical notes with a hint of vanilla. I really enjoyed this interesting local wine. The Rose was extremely dry with strong berry notes. The Dry Red Blend has a blend of Cabernet & Syrah with dark cherry aromas and time in an Oak barrel to lighten the bitterness. Their Zinfandel smells of berries & cinnamon with long legs. It pairs nicely with spicy foods due to its warm mouth feel. Lastly I finished with a Washington state semi-sweet Riesling with strong floral notes and versatile tastes of apple. They sold an astonishing 786K cases of wine in 46 states in 2021! I miss the vibes when they were family owned but understand the desire to sell to corporate owners for some wine makers.
So here is the process - wait for a table - no service - get paper pick wines - wait in a ridiculous line to hand off your wine selection and pay - only two registers This is the stupidest and most inefficient setup of any winery I've been to, including paying 150 for a wine tasting in Napa
I went here back in February for a wine and chocolate tasting. I've only been here once before and only did a build your own flight. This time around, we got to sit in one of the distilling rooms and I will say, it was pretty chilly the entire time. For the tasting, we got 6 different wines paired with 6 different chocolates. All of the wines were pretty good but the chocolates were a little different. Definitely not your typical type of chocolates, more exotic and decadent truffles. After the tasting, we did sit outside on the heated patio. We split a chocolate board and oh my was that delicious! I also got a glass of the cherry moscato which is my favorite. Overall, I probably wouldn't do a special tasting again but would definitely go back to do my own tasting and sampling.
Went to this winery over the weekend to celebrate a friend's birthday. There were wine tastings, but before that we had a picnic lunch that was paid for ahead of time along with wine flights. The picnic was wonderful, but to be honest I wasn't overly thrilled with any of the wines I had that day. However, I have to say that the surroundings were absolutely gorgeous with amazing landscaping, picnic tables and water features. It was so relaxing! The servers were great as well. To be fair, some of the girls there said that they like and have bought some of their wines that I didn't taste that day.
A very relaxed and beautiful place. This winery sits near Bloomington in a pretty open space and offers lots of shopping and wine tasting. We did the flight wine tastings ( 5 choices of your choice or pre designed flights). Some were better than others but all were well made wines. Some special creekside wines made only from grapes grown locally. Also a colts special red wine. 4 choices of pre designed flights and the a make your own flight. All took place in a nice covered porch area. And nestled in a beautiful wooded area. So relaxing and nice. The servers were friendly, helpful and knowledgeable. A really nice relaxing adult experience. They also have a room where you can buy a bottle and sit and enjoy as well as a tasting bar where the bartender explains each of the wines and curates a tasting experience that fits you needs. Then there is a big shop offering all the options and so much more.
Beautiful place! It has such a scenic setting with large pond and walking trails. Had a few tasters to check out wines from Oliver we hadn't tried yet. The staff was accommodating and warm. We were unfortunate to be able to take the tour but maybe another day! read more
This gem near Bloomington is in South Central Indiana's small wine region. There are several good, local wineries in this area. This one, however, rocketed to the top of our list among Hoosier wineries whose products we have tried. Not only was the wine a treat, the experience of the visit was also memorable. The facility was very nice, from the impressive external landscaping to the lovely wine shop/tasting bar to the relaxing garden-patio-themed dining area. We visited with the intention of just doing a tasting but ended up having a light lunch along with that tasting. We were glad that we did as the charcuterie board that we ordered was terrific with olives, naan, hummus, chips, cucumbers and more. It was enough to be shareable. But the highlight was still the wine. We also shared the flight as we did not want to overdo it. We tried the Peach Sangrini, Peach Pie, Lemon Moscato, Raspberry Espresso and Sweet Red Lime. All were good but I'd have to say that the standouts to me were the Lemon Moscato, which was refreshing and tasty, and the Sweet Red Lime which delivered what the name implied with a citrusy, lightly sweet flavor. The prices were not bad as I thought it was a good value for what we received. I would be remiss if I did not also note that the service was top-notch. Our server was efficient, attentive and knowledgeable. The greeter was also pleasant and welcoming. It is likewise noteworthy that we had our 8-month-old granddaughter with us, and it was greatly appreciated that they offered a family-friendly experience that accommodated her as well. Our daughter and son-in-law live in Indy, so this place is just an hour or so away. We'll look forward to the next time we can visit as there are several other varieties of wine that appear to be worth trying. read more
2 months ago
If you are a sweet wine fan, you will not regret visiting! Prices were extremely reasonable. Some exclusive flavors are not found anywhere else but at their winery. We did the reserved tour and reserved picnic, as the reserved wine tastings were only for weekdays. The tour comes with a souvenir logo wine glass to use as you get a total of seven tastings throughout the tour. Our tour guide, Linda, was very knowledgeable and gave us some excellent recommendations based on our wine preferences. You get to explore different parts of the winery (indoors & outdoors). The reserved picnic comes with a variety of yummy snacks (cheese, spreads, meats, dessert, crackers, baguette, etc.) and a plastic souvenir logo tumbler. The picnic only allows up to four people per reservation, but I would recommend making it more of a solo or couple experience. Wine bottles, glasses, and flights are not included in the purchase of the picnic experience, but they make it very easy for you to order. There is also guaranteed seating with the picnic reservation, which was nice as it started pouring while we were there. I will definitely be back for another picnic experience and stock up on their exclusive flavors. My new favorites include the Blueberry Moscato, Blood Orange Spritz, Lavender Cucumber Chill, Peach Pie, and Creekbend Catawba. read more
9 months ago
Went on a tour here and loved it! It was a gorgeous day so walking from building to building was nice and easy. The lady who lead the tour was kind and super informative. The wine is absolutely delicious and the even if you do not do the tour, it is worth going!! read more
We did the wine tasting experience in the cellar. It was a little chilly when we went. We also paid extra for the tasting plates. This was the most fun experience :) even for people who aren't big on wine. There's something for everyone. Even if you don't care for the wine, it's a fun experience to participate in. Amy favorite was their espresso raspberry experimental wine. Funky and different. I love that! We bought a bottle to enjoy at home. I also appreciate how affordable the wine is at Oliver. read more
The winery has beautiful grounds and is dog friendly. You can have 6 tastings inside or enjoy your tasting outside. They offer pilot wines that are not available anywhere else. It's worth the drive and a fun experience to try new flavors. A wine I had to try was the blood orange spritz so good I bought a bottle. The raspberry espresso was also a favorite. read more
We visited on a Friday in the late afternoon. The wait for a table on the terrace was about 30 minutes. No problem, we just walked around the lake and a while. The grounds are like a leisurely walk in the woods. Picnic tables are dotted around the property at a first come first served basis. The shop has snacks for sale, and lots of wine for purchase. Self guided (read: choose your own) flights of 5 tastes are $15. Lots to choose from, especially on the sweeter side. My favorite was the Cosmoberry. Will I visit again? Without a doubt. Cheers! read more
1 year ago
We love coming here. Great for a mid day trip from Indy and the ambiance is awesome for a nice day out. Love the staff and e recommend flavors that have been added in the flights. read more
Overall, a good winery. They seem to be a well oiled machine and VERY popular. I was hoping to get a more personalized experience but there was just so many people it was difficult. They had a wide array of wines and even cider! They offer pretty affordable wine and there's lots of scenery to explore outside. read more
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It's Oliver's 50 Year Anniversary, with a dream founded by Law Professor Oliver. I came here as the beginning to my investigation of Wine Wednesdays in Bloomington. It's harvest time so very exciting! I Started off my Reserved Wine Tasting (~$20) with delicious sea salt Spanish almonds, Manchego Cheese, Dried cherries and apricots with four kinds of Greek olives, and a cheese ball of Goat cheese, cream cheese, honey, slivered almonds, and dried cherries, Tasting Food was only a additional $6. We were on the deck with 4 small groups. I tried the Dry Flight with Sauvignon Blanc 2021, Creek-bend III 2021, Creekbend Chambourcin Rose 2021, dry red blend 2020, Zinfandel 2019, and an American Riesling 2021. The Sauvignon Blanc was light and a bit earthy with citrus but not as much as a New Zealand wine. Creekbend III is grown here with complex dry tropical notes with a hint of vanilla. I really enjoyed this interesting local wine. The Rose was extremely dry with strong berry notes. The Dry Red Blend has a blend of Cabernet & Syrah with dark cherry aromas and time in an Oak barrel to lighten the bitterness. Their Zinfandel smells of berries & cinnamon with long legs. It pairs nicely with spicy foods due to its warm mouth feel. Lastly I finished with a Washington state semi-sweet Riesling with strong floral notes and versatile tastes of apple. They sold an astonishing 786K cases of wine in 46 states in 2021! I miss the vibes when they were family owned but understand the desire to sell to corporate owners for some wine makers. read more
4 years ago
So here is the process - wait for a table - no service - get paper pick wines - wait in a ridiculous line to hand off your wine selection and pay - only two registers This is the stupidest and most inefficient setup of any winery I've been to, including paying 150 for a wine tasting in Napa read more
2 years ago
I went here back in February for a wine and chocolate tasting. I've only been here once before and only did a build your own flight. This time around, we got to sit in one of the distilling rooms and I will say, it was pretty chilly the entire time. For the tasting, we got 6 different wines paired with 6 different chocolates. All of the wines were pretty good but the chocolates were a little different. Definitely not your typical type of chocolates, more exotic and decadent truffles. After the tasting, we did sit outside on the heated patio. We split a chocolate board and oh my was that delicious! I also got a glass of the cherry moscato which is my favorite. Overall, I probably wouldn't do a special tasting again but would definitely go back to do my own tasting and sampling. read more
3 years ago
Went to this winery over the weekend to celebrate a friend's birthday. There were wine tastings, but before that we had a picnic lunch that was paid for ahead of time along with wine flights. The picnic was wonderful, but to be honest I wasn't overly thrilled with any of the wines I had that day. However, I have to say that the surroundings were absolutely gorgeous with amazing landscaping, picnic tables and water features. It was so relaxing! The servers were great as well. To be fair, some of the girls there said that they like and have bought some of their wines that I didn't taste that day. read more
1 year ago
A very relaxed and beautiful place. This winery sits near Bloomington in a pretty open space and offers lots of shopping and wine tasting. We did the flight wine tastings ( 5 choices of your choice or pre designed flights). Some were better than others but all were well made wines. Some special creekside wines made only from grapes grown locally. Also a colts special red wine. 4 choices of pre designed flights and the a make your own flight. All took place in a nice covered porch area. And nestled in a beautiful wooded area. So relaxing and nice. The servers were friendly, helpful and knowledgeable. A really nice relaxing adult experience. They also have a room where you can buy a bottle and sit and enjoy as well as a tasting bar where the bartender explains each of the wines and curates a tasting experience that fits you needs. Then there is a big shop offering all the options and so much more. read more
5 years ago
Reserve a table! The chocolate fondue was a Good addition! My reviews of the drinks I tried: Creekbend lll - Not bad for a dry wine Colts Collection Rose - good flavor, would try again Ginger Apple Fizz - Subtle but good, would try again Beanblossom Peach Hard Cider - my might be my fave, so so good Moscato - just moscato, not a bad choice Sweet Red Lime - it's giving Welch's grape juice Lemon Moscato - nothing special but the flavor is fine Blackberry - good, I enjoyed it Creekbend Catawba - strawberry is heavy but very very good read more
I don't normally start off my Yelp reviews by bragging about my wine certifications, but just for context, I am a Certified Wine Specialist and have passed the WSET level 3 wine certification. So it is hard for me to appreciate most Indiana wines. (Yes, I may be a bit of a wine snob.) Oliver is in a class of its own among Indiana wineries. Yes, they have the Oliver Soft Red and other sweet wines, as they should, because that's what a lot of people around here like to drink. But they also have some seriously good dry wines. The Creekbend III and Reserve Shiraz are fantastic, high quality dry wines. And that's not to say I'm against sweet wines. Oliver's tawny "port-style" wine rivals some actual Ports I've had. Today we did their new "Harvest Tour" which includes a vineyard walk and tasting grapes straight from the vine and then tasting the wines made from those grapes. It was a very fun and unique addition to the standard winery tour and tasting. I have spent a good amount of time studying wines and how to evaluate quality, and I would say without a doubt that Oliver is the best winery in the state and among the best in the entire Midwest region. read more
1 year ago
I haven't been to Oliver in several years and stopped in after shopping in Bloomington with a friend. The grounds are beautiful and on a nice (warmer!) day a picnic out by the pond would be a nice afternoon out. We visited several wineries and something that set Oliver apart was their process and presentation. Our wine flights were generous and served in little carafes with glasses. This is an especially nice touch after doing tastings from little plastic cups. And it was nice to share wines that we wanted but didn't have room for in our own flight! However, this slowed us down and since we arrived later in the afternoon, we closed the place- To the point where an employee told us we had to chug the rest of our wine and go. This was really the only unpleasant part of our visit but you can't really blame them for that. read more
We've been to Oliver many times over the years, but yesterday was the first time we tried the reserved tasting experience! Our hostess Bridgette was absolutely wonderful! I asked a lot of questions, but she seemed to never tire of my endless inquiries! The wine was delicious... and it was nice to be able to try some new flavors! It was a little chilly in our seating area initially, but she was able to turn up our heater... and I think the wine might have helped too... lol! read more
2 years ago
Three of us tried to sit inside, so we put our name on the list. Hostess told us it would be 45 minute wait and they would text us when a table was available. So we bought a bottle of wine to share while we waited. After an hour and no text we checked with hostess and she told us that somehow they lost our place but we could go in now. How does a hostess lose us??? She took our name and phone number to text us. read more
2 years ago
Did the Halloween candy and wine pairing. The server was knowledge and efficient with service, and was more than happy to swap out any candy for food allergies. Sitting outside was delightful and all staff was happy to help serve and keep everyone happy read more
1 year ago
5 years ago
We came down to Oliver for a fun girls day out. During covid, their wine tastings look a little different but it was nice to be able to make a reservation ahead of time & know you had a table waiting for you. Cons: you don't get to choose which wines you try and also it is $20 instead of $6. We had a lady lead our group and it was semi-boring / hard to pay attention. The wine was good though! We got a table on the patio afterwards and were there during the next tasting & sounded like their male host of the hour was a lot more entertaining & interactive with the crowd. For the tasting, again it is preset and they serve 2 at a time after telling you a little of each wine. At our table, we had 2 do the dry tasting and 2 do sweet. The first 3 dries were not enjoyable but I feel like that is common with Indiana wines. The last 3 were ok. I did the sweet tasting- I really enjoyed the creekbend Catawba & white zin. They let us do a bonus sample which was the apple pie- good flavor but I think it would be way better warm. After the tasting we went and got some snacks & 2 bottles to share. The grounds are beautiful and it was a nice afternoon to relax with our favorites from the tasting. We took advantage of the 20% off offer to buy 12 or more bottles & brought some home. I do appreciate getting to find more wines I like since I know which ones to get from the store as well when I can't make it down to the winery. read more
2 years ago
4 years ago
Beautiful winery!! Came here for my birthday and as a surprise, my fiance bought me a picnic basket that they offer. You get a TON of cheese, bread, and fruit!! We also had a wine sampler to try all their yummy wines (although their sweet lime red will always be my favorite!!) You get a table for two hours with this picnic reservation, which is plenty of time. They have a beautiful seating area that overlooks a pond. In the tasting room, there is also a gift shop that you can buy their wine, wine home decor, and even food from local vendors. We bought some "boozy bourbon bacon bbq sauce" and it is AMAZING. Can't wait to come back here for a tour!! Definitely don't skip this place!! read more
7 years ago
Had an amazing time here! Decided to surprise my fiancé with a cute picnic date and he had no idea we were headed there until I told him the morning of. We arrived a little before our scheduled picnic (I ordered the pre-made picnic for 2), so went to the tasting room for samples. It was a bit of a wait since it was a Saturday with a live band outside, but once we started the tasting we enjoyed every sample! After picking a favorite (Catawba), we bought 2 bottles then headed outside for our picnic lunch. The basket and setup was perfect! Complete with a checkered picnic tablecloth, we had a cute basket filled with delicious food - grapes, an assortment of meats and cheeses, spread, bread, olives and other goodies. We finished just about everything, and our bottles, which made for an entertaining lunch lol! We loved our first time at Oliver and would do it again and recommend to others! Definitely book a picnic beforehand if you can, it's nice how they put together everything and it's well worth the value! On our next visit we would love to do the winery tour! read more
Came to the Oliver Winery with some friends to celebrate my 30th birthday and completely forgot how much I LOVE Oliver wine. We ordered a few bottles and some food and sat outside to enjoy. The staff was very attentive and the day was absolutely beautiful! It's nice that they have different flavors of wine there that you wouldn't normal get at retail. One of the bottles of wine we got was the lemon moscato which we thoroughly enjoyed. The only suggestion I would have is that they maybe offer better cutlery because we bought a few blocks of cheese and all they had was a plastic knife. But overall was a wonderful experience! read more
1 year ago
I have so many fond memories here. This winery is a great place to come with family and friends. The place is beautiful especially in the fall. In some of the pictures I shared you can see the pumpkin fall decor and the lovely nature in the background. They have seasonal wines as well such as the apple pie wine during the fall which I love. They have some charcuterie snacks that they sell insides as well. You can have picnics outside, have a wine tour and even do a wine tasting which is fun :) they have a lot of parking areas and many places to set up a picnic. Definitely check this place out when you're heading to Bloomington. read more
5 years ago
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Are you dog friendly?
Yes, we are dog friendly. While dogs are not permitted inside the tasting room, we do allow leashed pups to enjoy our hillside area.
What is the dress code? I have some visitors coming who would like to do a casual activity but I wanted to bring them here.
You can attend Oliver in shorts and a t-shirt if you'd like. It's a great all around venue that has something for everybody. I forget on the free tours if you need close toed shoes or not, but would highly recommend that as well!
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