Wining & Dining
Just over 30 years ago, not a single winery existed in Indiana. Today, the state is home to 25 different wineries, three of which are located in or near Bloomington. The Oliver Winery, Butler Winery and Brown County Winery are all places where students can indulge in an unusual atmosphere of wine tasting and relaxation. Students are no strangers to Oliver Winery and its engaging gardens and picnic area. Located a few miles north of campus on Ind. 37, the winery has been attracting patrons both young and old since its opening in 1972. William Oliver, IU law professor, began making wine for his own pleasure in the early 1960s. His children and their neighborhood friends would stomp grapes in his basement to begin the process. Over the past three decades, the winery has become somewhat of a tradition for students in Bloomington.