Not only was the wine incredible (and now some of my favorites) but the food was just as good. While the brunch board is pricey, it's basically brunch for two people and every item was delicious. The flavors and textures we just couldn't stop raving about. Definitely not something I could even begin to figure out how to cook at home. On top of this, the whole atmosphere is cozy, friendly, and clean. We had a wonderful time. Also special thanks to Joshua for being the first friendly face we saw. Could not recommend this winery enough! read more

Owen Valley Winery - Sunday brunch board! Delicious! - Wineries Near Me - Spencer, Indiana

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While staying at the McCormick's Creek Inn, we visited the winery. Great, quiet place in the boonies; beautiful setting. Enjoyed several of their wines. Among them, brought Old River Red home. We opened it the other night and it was totally closed with no nose and little taste. We decanted and aerated and put away for 24 hrs. The next day it was a deep, vibrant, memorable red. Unique in nose and taste. Really enjoyed. read more

Worth the drive. The winery recently added a Sunday brunch and our visit today was a perfect way to take advantage of the beautiful weather. Inside seating available, we opted for one of the picnic tables in the shade. Outside also boasts twinkle lights, bocci ball, corn hole and a rotating sculpture from the nearby sculpture trail. There is also a beautiful hand blown glass installation in front of the main entrance to the building. In the past we had the Charcuterie and sandwiches which were good, but the new brunch board is wonderful. Our group split two board across five people and it was plenty of food. The biscuits We also enjoyed the wild berry wine slushy and a pitcher of peach sangria for the table. read more

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What a nice friendly place. They do wine flights instead of tastings. I enjoyed 3 out of the 4 dry wines I ordered. The bride liked all 4 of her sweet wines. We also had the soup of the day which was very good. If you're anywhere close to this place stop in. You won't be disappointed. read more

A stop post hike at McCormick's creek. It's off the main roads, as others have noted, but there are signs in case you lose your mapping app. We each did a tasting, 4 wines for $8. The pours are generous and there's a wide selection to chose from. You can get the wine slushies and cider in your flight, too. The Georgia cupcake is a must have. The 4 of us split one and I'm not a sweets person but this was fantastic. They also have a rotating cheesecake. The inside seating area is small but there's a nice outdoor patio with tables and chairs and picnic tables in the yard. read more

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Beautiful setting very peaceful amazing wine /slushes great food and love the cheesecake read more

Owen Valley Winery - Beautiful evening - Wineries Near Me - Spencer, Indiana

On a whim, two of us drove there. As we pull up on a Saturday evening, I hear the unmistakable sound of Kade Puckett, a local multi-genre guitar hero. The wines are good, the setting lovely. We came to late in the day for food. It's a large rural setting with lots of places to sit in the sun or shade. We'll be back to try the food. If you're interested in student-free (looking at you, Oliver Winery), bucolic setting with good music, go here. read more

Such a cute and local winery. We haven't visited too many around here but this one still tops the ones we have. We tried Oliver Winery and after having Owen Valley, we won't be going back to Oliver. We had to pay separately for each thing to eat and then unpack it all outside in the heat at Oliver. Here it is prepared nicely, tastes wonderful, and we ALWAYS love whatever drinks we get (we have tried quite a bit). After seeing the reviews and the clap backs from the owner, we will 100% keep going back to support such a funny guy and caring owner. Thanks for always making our visits matter! read more

Off the beaten path, worth a road trip to visit the quaint winery with extra tasty wine options produced on site. The owner was very insightful and he was a delight to chat with about their quality wines. They have over a 100 persimmon trees that are useful to produce two persimmon wines and one is kept in a Buffalo Trace bourbon barrel to add that extra kick. Sulfites often bother me, no bother here as these wines were all interesting and delicious. Support this locally owned business that supports others locally for sourced items. Can't wait to return here to sit outside with some wine, friends and the dog. Nice find to have an extra creamy piece of cheese cake while over looking their well kept grounds. read more

Owen Valley Winery - Girl Scout cookie cheesecake for the win! - Wineries Near Me - Spencer, Indiana

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Such a beautiful winery! This is off the beaten path a ways, but definitely worth the trip if you're near Spencer. The winery has lots of table space available for guests & have an "order at the counter" system which is nice. It's very laidback inside & the owners and staff are so friendly. I usually get a wine flight to try multiple wines, but on this visit we decided to get their special Sangrja pitcher. It was a great deal and so good! We also ordered the Brie board & a grilled cheese to snack on. The appetizer boards are very filling and perfect to eat on while wine tasting. The winery also offers some of the best cheesecake I've had - the turtle is my favorite! read more

Owen Valley Winery - Sangria pitcher - Wineries Near Me - Spencer, Indiana

Visit winery yesterday and it was amazing Great food nice wine. It was a lovely day so we ate outside. read more

If you like tasty wine and good conversation, make a point of traveling a few miles south of Spencer to check out this family owned/run winery. They have a small vineyard of their own grapes and an orchard where they grow some of the fruits for their wines/ciders. They do have to order some base fruit/juice from other states to offer a wider range of wine types than can be grown locally, but the family handles its own processing of raw ingredients to the wine stage "in-house". As you pull into this rural location, you are likely to be greeted by the large and friendly dog. He is very laid back and seemed part of the charm that exudes from the place. From the lot in front of the tasting room, you can see the vineyard and the outdoor seating area complete with a large tent that offers shade during the hot summer. Once inside, the tasting room is small and has a counter where you will be greeted and offered 6 tastings for $5. Like most wineries, their list begins with the dry wines and progresses to the sweeter ones, including ciders. I had the benefit of being served by the husband/owner of the winery and thoroughly enjoyed hearing about the wines, the food that he likes to prepare to go with them, and about the challenges of running a winery. He hopes that business will continue to thrive so that one day, the winery may support a bistro as well. The predominant type of offering here is the fruit wine because of the easy availability of source fruit. But I sampled wines from a variety of types and found quite a few that I really liked. I really enjoyed the "Old River Red" (Petite Sirah) and the "Covered Bridge White" (Cayuga grapes). There also was a tasty Traminette (grown on the property) called "Harvest Moon". Over on the fruit wine side, I sampled the site grown Persimmon, the locally sourced Blackberry, and an apple based cider called the "Cantankerous Neighbor". The cider is much lower in ABV than the wines and has some effervescence. For visitors who want to try something unique, there is also a "Hop Head Mead" which should appeal to IPA drinkers. I really enjoyed my visit and recommend taking the adventure to Spencer to relax and support a local winery. Review #989 read more

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Finally had the opportunity to check the Owen Valley Winery and I was not disappointed at all. The view is absolutely gorgeous, the wine is very tasty and the staff is very professional/informative! I am looking forward to my next visit. read more

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This winery is worth a visit for singles, families or a group of friends. It's in a beautiful rural location but not hard to find from Bloomington etc. There are 27 different wines for every taste at reasonable prices, also ciders and slushies. The food was a highlight for me, the group I was with shared the huge bread board which was loaded with enough goodies for 6 of us to enjoy. We also added the wonderful goat cheese crostini. The large outdoor space invites you to linger on the patio or at a big picnic table in the shade amongst the grape vines. You can play cornhole or bocce ball or one of the games they have inside. The staff was friendly and helpful in making selections. You can try a flight of wine for $10 if you can't decide. read more

We walked in and there was no one else waiting. They gave us a sheet to pick out our wines for a tasting. As we were doing that a couple people came to check out. Ok, no big deal, we were still deciding. A person from the back come out and asked the girl if she needed help and the girl up front acted annoyed that she asked. Well, I wish she would have stayed. The girl in the tasting/checkout area decided to help the two people that came after us, before us. Then another couple came and she proceeded to help them and they wanted a flight and she asked me to move and get in line because she was helping them! She knew good and well I had been standing there. I was there a good 10 minutes before this person. Needless to say we left without any tasting. Poor, poor customer service. read more

Found this cute little winery after hiking at McCormicks Creek. Very friendly and outgoing salesclerk. Gave good suggestions on what wines to try in our flights based on what we gave her for our preferences. The outdoor seating is very nice. It is separated enough to hold a quiet conversation. Music playing in the background. read more

Very cute winery hidden through some back roads. We went on a Saturday night while there was a live band playing. The bartender was very friendly and knowledgeable. It was nice to sit outside and listen to music while enjoying a the conversation and wine. My husband and I did a wine tasting, he is a beer guy though so he didn't like any of them. He was a good sport. The Crimson and Cream is my favorite I even bought a bottle to take home I should've bought more. When we were walking out the door a friendly older gentlemen was coming in he said goodbye and thanked us for coming. He def could've ignored us and went on his way but it was nice to see his appreciation. My guess was he was the owner. We will def go back when in the area. read more

Owen Valley Winery - Wineries Near Me - Spencer, Indiana

Tastings only $10 with the keeper glass. Well worth the trek into the country. We came here after the Bloomington Farmers Market and to celebrate a 16th anniversary of Danielle & Richard. We liked the dry reds, the sweet wines especially the Cream and Crimson. Very reasonable prices for bottles, lots of activities on the calendar. Oct 6th sounds like fun, hot air balloon rides. Bocci area, corn hole and lots of outdoor space for an afternoon picnic. Nice service. We will be back. Good goat cheese, fig jam, apricot, almonds and sea salt caramel platter, enough to share! Suggest you try a substitution of blue cheese and a local honey for those who do not like goat cheese. read more

This winery is a gem in Owen Country. I have been there a number of times and the staff is always friendly and helpful. They sponsor community festivals and bring in musicians. But more importantly, every wine I have bought there has been delicious. Fortunately I'm only about 15 miles away, because typing this review puts me in the mindset to definitely drive there tomorrow. read more

I don't know if the wine was good, I didn't stay after I was rudely addressed by a worker ... nothing special about the inside of the tasting room either. Much nicer wineries elsewhere in the area. read more

Cute Little place off the beaten path. Reasonable on prices. The people are friendly that work there and are knowledgeable of the wines they offer. The menu starts with the dry wines and goes to the really sweet wines. They offer sandwiches that are made from scratch and meat and cheese plates. A to die for cheesecake. Even a wine slushy. read more

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I've visited this winery several times, on my own and with professional associates. The staff are so friendly, knowledgeable and helpful that we chose to hold events there. They have selections of wine from Dry - Semi - Sweet, ciders on tap and wine slushies. The venue ensures safety precautions through enforcing mask wearing, pulling bottles of wine for customers to avoid multiple hand-contacts and to signage for spacing out. It's a quaint setting where you can sit inside or out. The Bistro style menu has delicious food offerings, and cheesecake Friday is worth the drive! read more

Great experience!!! We spent $5 each for a wine tasting and spent the next 2 hours conversing and watching the army of hummingbirds. If you are in the area, make this a priority stop. The Cream and Crimson is a must followed only by the Persimmon 20. Their wide selection of wines has something for everyone. read more

I've been to the winery many times, but only once since the Covid pandemic began. A couple of weeks ago, I went the wineries with some family and had the best experience! Their staff was so knowledgeable and friendly... and took many precautions to keep their guest safe! I just want you to know that I appreciate their staff thinking of us! They went out of their way (on a busy afternoon) to stop by our table to make sure we were enjoying ourselves! read more

Quaint tasting room with exceptional service. Family owned. The passion the vintner has for making quality wines from locally grown grapes and fruit is evident. Do yourself a favor and venture out for a great experience! read more

We really enjoyed our visit here! Very nice wine selection! Truly an informative visit. Happy to know there is an easier way to get there, for our next visit. Definitely go thru Spencer and head South on Main Street to get there. This was a fun experience. We look forward to going back! read more

As a person that grew up in this area it is really exciting to have a winery. While visiting over 4th of July weekend I tried it. I'm no wine expert, so I'll review atmosphere and service: Pro Friendly laid back service style Beautiful Setting Wine dog, how can you not love Vino the dog? Weekend entertainment ( I can't say enough how nice it is to have this in a rural area that once held a parade because McDonald's opened - these people need entertainment :) Con Somewhat difficult to find if you aren't a local, but googlemaps will send you to the right spot. read more

To say this winery is rural is an understatement. Just when you think you're lost is when you find yourself in little slice of winery heaven. Middle of nowhere with little to no cell reception so you must unplug for awhile. This was on our Indiana Grown Wine Trail and they have a Groupon (be sure to print, no reception) so when I was researching them I found they have persimmon wine. I was so excited when I read "This wine was crafted to evoke memories of grandma's persimmon pudding." They make a limited amount each year. I also loved the Timber Ridge Red - Marechal Foch & the Crimson & Cream. read more

If you're searching for a fun day trip from Bloomington or Indy or just looking to complete the Indiana Uplands wine trail, be sure to check out Owen Valley Winery! Great service, wide selection of wines (including persimmon, which was totally new to me), a cider on tap, very reasonably priced snack plates/desserts, hummingbirds flitting around outside, and a chill outdoor patio area. read more

Owen Valley Winery - Lots of wine to choose from! - Wineries Near Me - Spencer, Indiana

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Loved this hidden gem! Excellent wine selection for all palates. Quaint, cozy and feels like home. Music selection is a perfect compilation to top off the great wine, cozy atmosphere and good company. Highly recommend Owen Valley Winery. read more

Such a wonderful surprise! Friendly people, great wine, good music...we will definitely be back!

We went for a top down adventure from Linton to see if we could find the winery and did. It far exceeded what I expected and was well worth the trip. We had a nice tasting I bought 3 bottles of dry red and my wife bought 3 bottles of sweet fruity wine. read more

Good wine, delicious food. Very comfortable place with friendly owners. We visited while watching a play on the grounds and it was great experience. read more

I love this place! We live just outside of Spencer with our 10 year old son and one month old daughter. When we need to get away to have an hour out two to ourselves, we take the kids to the in laws and we'll take the scenic drive to this place. The road getting there may seem a bit rugged, but soldier on! Once you get there, you'll be greeted by the owner or one of his polite staff. A tasting is only $5 for 5 tastings and the amazing wine itself is worth the trip. He has unique flavors like Persimmon and plum. One of my favorites is his hard cider made from apples! You can bring a growler and have it filled up for only $15. It's a bubbly, fizzy masterpiece. Over all, this place is worth the trip to see a bit of the local flavor. read more

This is my favorite winery. A great variety to choose from and a beautiful place to visit. Service is always pleasant and helpful. I live about 45 minutes away but was invited to a birthday party and I have been hooked ever since. The red, Catawba and crimson and cream are just a start of the goodness to enjoy. read more

I really enjoyed my visit to this winery. I have been there several times, now, over the last few years. Each time has been terrific. Their Crimson and Cream is my favorite wine, excellent taste. Several times during the summer months they have bands or individuals playing, you bring your own chair, sit on the lawn and listen to some really great music while sipping on wine or perhaps snacking on a cheese plate. It doesn't get a whole lot better than that. read more