While in the Bloomington area, we decided to stop by the tasting room for Butler Winery & Vineyards. There we met Doug, the graduate student tuba player who led us through the selection Butler had to offer. Though the tasting room doesn't appear to be much from the outside, the winery offers a great selection of 19 different wines. Doug was very friendly and was knowledgable about the wines, taking time to explain every tasting, balancing his time expertly while helping other costumers make purchases for their home or mirco-brewries. This store not only hosts Butler's wine selection but also carries several books on wine, beer, and home brewing as well as brewing supplies and wine related products.
This small space carries so many useful products!
The Wines
Chad and I enjoyed several of the wines at Butler and brought home a couple bottles to enjoy in the future! Here are a couple we enjoyed:
Chardonel 2011 - New release! Well-balanced and elegant, this is an ideal food-pairing wine. A fabulous, sleeker alternative to classic California chardonnays. A signature grape from our vineyards. Chad found this wine to be buttery with floral notes and a tangy finish. A wine that easily pairs with many meals.
Chambourcin 2009 - Dry, medium bodied , with nice tannin structure. Aged in French Oak. Excellent companion for a meal with spicier dishes, or just crackers&sharp cheeses. We think it's our best Chambourcin yet! We could see this also pairing nicely with red meat or salmon. It is very light and easy drinking for a Chambourcin. You can definitely taste the Oak.
Traminette 2010 - 100% Indiana Uplands Traminette lends this wine its pleasant and refreshing floral aroma. One taste & you'll see why Indiana's state grape has such a devoted following! I thought this wine had a heavy floral nose with a light fruit taste reminiscent of pear and apple. It had a very smooth finish. Lovely wine to simply enjoy.
Terra Rossa - A lovely port style wine made from our own 2010 Chambourcin. Rich, oak nose with chocolate & dark fruit. Smooth, sweet lingering finish. This was a spicy, warm and rich wine that made my lips tingle. Deliciously creamy with a smokey finish. Loved this port style wine!
I would love to visit Butler's other location and vineyard sometime in the near future! This was a lovely place to visit and we couldn't have asked for someone better to help us out! Thanks Doug!
Also, we got to talking to one of the gentlemen buying supplies for his home brewing, Aaron. He is hoping to open his own restaurant and micro-brewery sometime in the next year or so. So in 2013, look for: All Good Brewing Co.
for more information about Butler Winery and Vineyard
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or give them a call at 812.339.7233
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