Blue Heron Vineyards & Winery - Cannelton (Rocky Point), IN

After a day filled with driving backroads and exploring a little bit of the beautiful scenery in Southern Indiana, was saw the sign for Blue Herron Winery.  Upon turning off the main road, following a long and winding road up a large hill, turning off onto a skinny pathway up to a larger clearing with a house, we were finally there!  If you drive this way, do not doubt yourself, just follow the signs.

All of the carvings and much of the artwork was created by Greg Harris, a self-taught sculptor.
 You will find more about him at the Celtic Cross in our next post. 

The winery was located near the top of a hill over looking the Ohio river.  Outside, there were several sitting areas nestled along the hillside, the perfect spot to sit and take in the sunset with a glass of wine... or two.

Gary and Lynn Dauby own Blue Heron and were pleased to invite us in and show us around.  We spent a majority of our time talking with Gary as Lynn was showing two couples around the grounds and leading them through a wine tasting.  These couples were staying at the Bed & Breakfast associated with the winery.  Oh yes, on top of having their winery, Gary and Lynn host concerts and events and have a bed & breakfast.

Gary was incredibly friendly and easy to talk to.  He led us around the grounds, showed us where the magic happens, and even let us sample some of the wines that have not been bottled yet.  Let me tell you, you are in for a treat with a couple of their new products.   Chad and I tasted all of the wines on their list and below are a few descriptions.

The Wine 

Twin Towers Red - A Chambourcin wine with beautiful color.  You can taste the oak in this one 

23 degrees - An earthy Foch, great balance of sweet and sour with a hint of cherry.  I loved just breathing in this wine. 

While each of these wines is great on its own, the true magic happens when you mix the two.  There is an amazing balance you find when you do a 50/50 glass of each.  Just try it!  you'll know what I mean.

On Deck White - A Cayuga white.  This is great mixed with San Pelegrino Orange Soda. A suggestion made by Gary.

If you would like more information about the winery itself or about their B & B please contact them at: 

blueheron@psci.net 

or visit their website:

blueheronvines.com