Let’s celebrate that magnificent red grape known as Chambourcin during the entire month of March. This grape is a French-American hybrid grape variety used for making a wide range of wines.  While its exact parentage is uncertain we, at Best Vineyards, have embraced this grape and made it part of our growing family of wines.  Try our selections made from this wonderful grape such as Chambourcin (dry red), Nouveau, Hummingbird Red, Blitz’s Best, and our newest release, Bifrost, a faux Ice-style wine. (In Norse mythology, Bifröst is a burning rainbow bridge that reaches between Midgard and Asgard, the realm of the gods.)

Chocolate Lover’s Weekend

February 9-10 and 16-17

Selections available this weekend at Best Vineyards will include:

Chocolate Cherry Coconut Macaroons
Chocolate Orange Hazelnut Biscotti
Red Velvet Cupcakes w/ Cream Cheese Icing
Chocolate Cupcakes w/ Chocolate Ganache & Candied Bacon
Chocolate Coated Candied Orange Peel
White Chocolate Coated Candied Lemon Peel

Also, watch you television on 2-12 for very special announcement about the Indiana Uplands.  If you miss the “news” event, stop by any one of the Indiana Uplands wineries this weekend to find out what it’s all about.

Meet the newest ladies to take up residence at the winery. Henny Penny and several of her family members have moved in the Black Raspberry patch this winter to help us with our ever growing weed problem.  As a result, they are graciously supplying us about 25 to 30 dozen eggs each week.  While the occasional egg sandwich or omelet is great, their output far exceeds our maximum usage.  Therefore, any customer purchasing 3 bottles of wine has the option of taking a FREE dozen eggs home with them as an added bonus, while supplies last.  Or our guests may purchase additional farm fresh eggs at just $2.00/dozen.  For those fans of Dr. Suess and lovers of ham, we do have the occasional dozen of green eggs.  (Only the shells are green, the yolks are still a beautiful orangey-yellow color).  Stop by and get yours today.

Winery will be open on Dec. 31st and Jan. 1st from 12-7pm.

This is your last chance to save before the holidays.  Avoid the rush at the malls.  Stop by our tasting room Dec. 21 thru 24th to get your last minute gifts and save a bundle.

Save 15% on the purchase of 3-5 bottles, or a whopping 25% on 6 or more. Also check out our selection of large selection of holiday gift bags, wine glass charms, gourmet chocolates, corkscrews, cheeseboards and more. You’re sure to find something for everyone left on your holiday list.

And, don’t forget to listen to Louie 104.3 weekdays for your chance to win an After Hours Wine Tasting Party for 12. And 103.2 the Max for a chance to win one of the “Ice Bag” gift packs or the gorgeous cheeseboard (shown below) and gift certificate.

Our Holiday Hours are:

December 24 Noon to 6pm (Christmas Eve)
December 25 Closed (Christmas)
December 31 Noon to 7pm (New Year’s Eve)
January 1 Noon to 7pm (New Year’s Day)

Have a safe and Merry Christmas Everyone.

102.3 the max – Christmas Wish List with a Twist

Listen to Jessica Lee on 102.3 the max

3 cheese & 3 wine tools

each weekday at 10:45am and 1:45pm for a chance to win. You may keep the prize or you can take the secret stocking stuffer.  You will get to choose your OWN prize.  Either way, you’re in the running for one of the grand prizes on the Christmas Wish List! (The Best Vineyards’ grand prize includes a 6pc deluxe cheese & wine board set along with a $45 Best Vineyards gift certificate to keep or share with a friend.)

Louie 104.3  – Wine Tasting Party for 12

Win a wine tasting party for 12 from Best Vineyards and Winery of Elizabeth, Indiana.  Includes tasting of all their wines, a food pairing and appetizers, a souvenir glass and other treats.  Joe Fedele draws a winner each Wednesday between 2 – 7 PM on LOUIE 104.3 FM. For more details, please click on the “Events” tab.

* Holiday Wine Sale *

This Weekend Only!

15% off 3-5 Bottles

25% off 6 or More Bottles

$5 off All Best Vineyards Embroidered Logo Wear
$2 off Screen Printed T-shirts (only $5.48 each + tax)

Also this weekend, enjoy our warm mulled wine made with our 2012 Nouveau & our own secret blend of mulling spices – it will not disappoint!  Plus, the first 75 people to visit the winery will receive a free hand-made ornament!

And Parents, don’t forget to pick up a free bag of our “Reindeer Flight Enhancing Supplement” for your children to sprinkle on the lawn on Christmas Eve!

We would like to thank everyone who participated in the Talent Show on October 27th and and extend a warm round of applause to our first place winner, Dalton Cartwright, who gave us an outstanding performance.  Be sure to catch Dalton’s TV debut on Great Day Live! on WHAS next week.  (exact date to be announced)

Another round of applause goes to the Elizabeth Lion’s Club and their efforts to raise funds for a new van for the Veterans of Harrison County.  They did an awesome job with the cheese trays during the talent contest and the concert.  (Special Note:  Mark G. did an excellent job making the chocolate cream cheese for the day and did not require the assistance of the Elizabeth Fire Department during his culinary endeavors.)   And a great day of wine sales at the winery helped to augment their “take” for the day.   (Best Vineyards generously donated 20% of all retail sales on 10-27 to the Elizabeth Lion’s Club.)

And, thanks to the Muskett Brothers for the superb blues tunes from 4-8pm.  You guys were terrific.  We hope to see you back at the winery next summer.

Busy Saturday at the ol’ winery this week. We kick-off the day with a talent contest from 1-3pm with a cash prize for 1st, 2nd & 3rd place and an opportunity for the winner to be on Great Day Live on Oct. 31st. (We’ll be taking contestant forms up until 12:30pm on Saturday.) See below for Talent Contest Entry Form.
After the Talent Show is complete, the Muskett Brothers will take the stage from 4-8pm. This awsome duo is sure to get a few toes tappin’. Visit their website at http://muskettmusic.com/ to listen to a sample of their music. All performances will be held rain, shine or cold. In the event of rain or cool temps, we’ll move everything indoors.
And, while all the talent is performing, the Elizabeth Lion’s Club will be selling cheese trays and other assorted goodies to raise funds for a new van for the Veterans of Harrison County.  Best Vineyards will also be donating 10% of all sales on Saturday to support this worthy cause.  Please join us for a rip roarin good time and support our local Lions Club and Veterans.