I remember the first time I visited this Southern Indiana winery owned by Dan and Donna Adams. It was a hot, hot summer day-the winery was new and the grounds around were brown from the overturned dirt to build the small but charming tasting room. The production house was new too-small but functional. Nutcrackers decorated the tasting room and the label of these locally grown, produced wines. The road to get there was just off a major highway but also thru a serene line of trees and forest-that for a while DID make one feel as if they were venturing into a German forest.

Fast forward 8 years and you WILL find an oasis for wine, local product and sincere, dedicated owners. Dan and Donna's dream is a reality and one I hope you all get to experience at least once. But be careful, their quality wines and inviting, peaceful setting can be addicting. You may find yourself becoming a frequent visitor to the Winzerwald World! www.winzerwaldwinery.com Here is what they are up to this Spring:

Saturday, May 1, 2010, at Winzerwald Winery. Join us for our newest event - Mai Fest (May Fest). We'll be celebrating with the release of our new Mai Wein (May Wine) a strawberry and herbed white wine served free with fresh strawberries today. We'll have free pairings of the May Wine with tarragon broccoli soup and Dill Havarti Cheese. Shop for herbs, flowers and veggies plants for sale in the wine garden. Save $1/bottle on the Mai Wein and get your choice of a free herb or plant for every case you buy!

Saturday, May 15, 2010, in Downtown Newburgh at Old Dam Park on the Ohio River. Wine, art, great music and demonstrations in a beautiful setting on the banks of the Ohio River. Join us for fantastic music and stock up on your favorite Winzerwald favorites.

Saturday, June 5, 2010, at Military Park in Downtown Indianapolis. The biggest wine festival in Indiana with 25 Indiana wineries, great music, food, arts, kid zone and more!

Sunday, June 27, 2010, Winzerwald Winery is Celebrating Eight Years of Great Wine & Superior Friends. Join us for free music all day in the wine garden. We're celebrating 8 years of fun with our new food experience tent. Try eight great Winzerwald wines matched with 8 delicious foods from appetizers to desserts including some fun German dishes for only $8/person. Don't miss the annual case sale: 25% off 12+ wines and we'll be releasing our 8th anniversary oaked Chambourcin with the special wildlife/nature label by Donna's brother Frank Mittelstadt!