Oliver Winery
Indiana

The Estate
Oliver Winery started in the 1960's as a hobby in the basement of Indiana University law professor William Oliver. His enthusiasm for making wine led him to establish a vineyard north west of Bloomington. Soon the flourishing vines produced grapes far in excess of his needs as a hobby winemaker, and he began plans to open a commercial winery.

Professor Oliver was instrumental in passing legislation allowing for the creation of small wineries in Indiana . The Indiana Small Winery Act passed in 1971 and Oliver Winery opened to the public in 1972. Initially sales were modest, but grew quickly after we began making Camelot Mead, a light wine made from honey.

Professor Oliver's son, Bill, took charge of the winery in 1983. He focused on enhancing the visitor experience by increasing wine quality and variety, establishing our gardens, and providing great customer service. Sales grew steadily in the 80's reaching 25,000 cases by 1990.

In 1993 Kathleen Oliver joined the winery as General Manager. This allowed Bill to focus on winemaking and viticulture and Creekbend Vineyard was started in 1994. Retail sales continued to grow and allowed for the construction of a new tasting room in 1997. By 2000 sales had reached 60,000 cases.

While retail sales marked the greatest growth prior to 2000, the years after saw tremendous growth in wine sold through wholesale channels. Major facility expansions occurred in 2002 and 2007 making Oliver Winery one of the largest wineries in the eastern United States. In 2002, interstate expansion began as Kentucky became the first state outside of Indiana to offer Oliver wines. By 2008 we had distribution in 14 states. In 2008 total case sales exceeded 270,000 cases.

The Vineyard
They farm 35 acres of vineyard land called Creekbend Vineyard, located in Monroe County and sitting on a ridge top overlooking the Beanblossom Valley. The site, with moderately sloped, well-drained soil atop limestone bedrock, is part of the geographic region known as the Norman Uplands. The vineyards are a mix of vinifera (Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc, as well as small experimental plantings of Merlot, Pinot Noir and Pinot Grigio), Native American varieties and interspecific hybrids (Chardonel, Marechal Foch, Chambourcin and Traminette).

The Wines

High Quality Label Bottle Shot shelf talker	#IN0EE223010CDS UPC code: 0 12584 00007 9 N.V. Oliver, Soft Red 12/750ml Made from 100% Concord, a native North American grape variety. Deep ruby color, offering enticing and luscious grape aromas, rich and refreshing semi-sweet flavors and a velvety smooth finish. This easy-drinking style of wine will complement any meal. Served chilled, it is excellent with rich chocolate desserts. National Retail Price: $11.99 / bottle
High Quality Label Bottle Shot shelf talker	#IN0EE223009CWS UPC code: 0 12584 00005 5 N.V. Oliver, Soft Rose 12/750ml Made from 100% Catawba, a native American grape variety since the 1800s. Brilliant and beautiful color, bright and zesty with a complex bouquet of juicy grape aromas. Sweet with a very long finish. Pairs well with Asian or Mexican cuisine. Excellent with salads, light-flavored cheeses, fruits, pastries and pies. National Retail Price: $11.99 / bottle
High Quality Label Bottle Shot shelf talker	#IN1EE223008NIS UPC code: 0 12584 00003 1 N.V. Oliver, Soft White 12/750ml Made from 100% Niagara, a native American grape variety since the 1800s, grown in cooler climates. This elegant semi-sweet wine displays a rich, flowery and juicy bouquet of fresh grape, and a long, smooth finish. Served chilled, this wine is excellent with fresh fruits, rich almond cakes or light cheeses. National Retail Price: $11.99 / bottle
Bottle Shot Shelf Talkers / Case card	#IN0EE223006WFS UPC code: N.V. Oliver, Sangria Classic 12/750ml Sangria Classic is a delightful blend of red wine and 100% natural citrus fruit flavors that make it festive, flavorful and refreshing. Great over ice with a slice of orange. National Retail Price: $11.99 / bottle
Bottle Shot Shelf Talkers / Case card	#IN1EE223011WFS UPC code: 0 12584 01005 4 N.V. Oliver, White Sangria 12/750ml Enjoy the tropical and citrus flavors of this festive wine. Serve over ice and garnish with a slice of orange National Retail Price: $11.99 / bottle
Bottle Shot shelf-talker	#IN1EE223000HOL UPC code: 0 12584 01750 3 N.V. Oliver, Camelot Mead 12/750ml Made from orange blossom honey fermented to near dryness in stainless steel tanks. Clean and fresh with delightful floral and honey aromas and flavors. Delicately sweet, with a nice balance. Will complement Asian or light chicken dishes, mild creamy cheeses or desserts. National Retail Price: $11.99 / bottle
Harvest Flavor wines begin life as nectar and pollen collected by bees and transported a microgram at a time to their Midwest hives. The blondest and most delicate of honey is collected by beekeepers by the pound and then sent to them by the ubiquitous tanker truck 44,000 pounds at a time. This leads naturally to the question, "How many bees does it take to make 44,000 pounds of honey?" At Oliver Winery, they transform this high grade honey into the most pleasing and elegant of honey wines. Then 100% natural flavors are added to transform this honey wine into a showcase of flavor. It's so real you would think you are eating the fruit itself. Try this wine over ice or mixed with Ginger Ale as a spritzer. The perfect poolside beverage.
Oliver Mango - Shelf talker Oliver Strawberry - Shelf talker Oliver Black Cherry - Shelf talker Oliver Passion Fruit - Shelf talker Oliver Watermelon - Shelf talker Harvest Flavors cocktail recipes	#IN1EE223001MGS UPC code: 0 12584 90002 7 N.V. Oliver, Mango 12/750ml 100% Naturally flavored wine made with light honey and fresh mango. Awarded Gold Medal, Best of Varietal and Best of Class - Jerry D. Mead's International Wine Competition National Retail Price: $11.99 / bottle
	#IN0EE223003STS UPC code: 0 12584 90003 4 N.V. Oliver, Strawberry 12/750ml 100% Naturally flavored wine made with light honey and fresh strawberry. Awarded Gold Medal Finger Lakes International Wine Competition National Retail Price: $11.99 / bottle
	#IN0EE223002CYS UPC code: 0 12584 90001 0 N.V. Oliver, Black Cherry 12/750ml 100% Naturally flavored wine made with light honey and fresh black cherry. Awarded Double Gold Medal Florida International Wine Competition National Retail Price: $11.99 / bottle
	#IN0EE223004PFS UPC code: 0 12584 9004 1 N.V. Oliver, Passion Fruit 12/750ml Exotic and delicate, this wine nicely captures the flavor of this unique fruit. National Retail Price: $11.99 / bottle
	#IN0EE223005WMS UPC code: 0 12584 9005 8 N.V. Oliver, Watermelon 12/750ml Distinctive flavors of juicy watermelon with a bright pink hue. National Retail Price: $11.99 / bottle

Oliver Winery Indiana

Oliver Winery
Indiana