Butler Winery and Vineyards

Myself and a new found friend got to visit Butler Vineyards last Sunday, 06-16-2024. It was roughly 1 hour from Indianapolis where we are staying but it was not a bad commute in any way. After getting off into the back roads it was a beautiful scenic drive for another 15 minutes with lush and green foliage that canopies the road.The Vineyard itself is excluded and intimate. It is locally owned and this shows. Very, low-key, come as you are, environment. If you're making it an afternoon with friends and the kids, no problem. If you're having a intimate evening with your special person, wonderful. There is space and privacy to be found for all.We enjoyed our wine tasting and our walk around the lake. We wer also enthusiastic about the live music from 1400-1700, this will be taking place for the remained of the summer on most Sunday evenings!

Six tastings for $8.00, does not include sparkling. Wi-Fi password is vineyard (all lower case). The South Shore White is delish - Traminette-Vidal blend.

I am absolutely thrilled with this experience. I had three flights ($8/ea.) and was able to try nearly the whole menu. The beer cheese we bought was spicier than expected but still really good. The regular goat cheese got the spot! I found some excellent options and left with a case I joint purchased with my friend. Can't wait to return.

Wow, they have some really good wine here! Although it wasn't as picturesque as the other winery in Bloomington, I think I liked the actual wine and tasting experience here even more.I've meant to stop at the downtown store to have a tasting, but circumstances led me to checkout the actual winery to the north east of Bloomington instead. First, the folks who were running the tasting room were very friendly and helpful. They even made some fresh treats to be paired with certain wine selections (I don't know if that happens all the time or simply because it was Valentine's Day.)And though the cost of the tasting wasn't waived with a wine purchase, it was only $5 for eight (8!) tastings. When I chose eight that weren't paired with any of the tasty treats, they went ahead and let me try three more! Wow! I really enjoyed their Chambourcin Rose (2018). I could see drinking this as is or paired with a meal. Nice aroma and balance.I also picked up a bottle of their Yellowwood White (semi-sweet) that would be good with chicken or fish, and a bottle of a Spiced Apple fruit wine that can be served warm or as a cocktail mixer with fruit juice.I liked nearly all of the wines I sampled, but did find the Vineyard Rose to be too sweet (the hostess called it a Kool-aid wine) and some of the specialty wines were very potent though pairing them with the sweets seemed to balance out their flavors.Between the friendly staff and the tasty wines, I can see why this vineyard has been so successful (4th oldest winery in the state.)Review #3660

Extra nice wines, six samples for $5.Extra nice outside patio, for wine sipping and enjoying cheese with crackers available there.Everyone of the wines we sampled were refreshing.Knowledgeable friendly staff.Beautiful views, such a nice venue. There is a short gravel driveway to the entrance.

Very nice winery. Enjoy the quiet peace while trying wines they offer. They have a good listing and are very friendly/helpful. They offer inside and outside tables. Will visit again.

This is a nice winery with an affordable tasting. They have a nice range of wines from dry to dessert. My husband prefers drier reds and I like semi-sweet to sweet whites. My favorite was the Vignoles and my husband enjoyed the Wildcare Red.

We came to butler as our first stop for a girls day out. I enjoyed the views on the property and the amble space set up on the patio on lawn for socially distant tables. I have not visited pre-COVID but they did have fun wine related gifts/souvenirs set up outside which was nice too. We came around 11:30 am and were able to choose from a variety of seating options. They have a wine tasting that includes 6 wines for $6- you write your name and table number on your wine sheet & choose whichever wines you want. I think I would have wanted a little more advice/recommendations from the staff prior to choosing our wines. When asked, they did say the fruit wines were not very sweet which helped my sister avoid those choices which she originally had chose all of them. She did say black current was one people either love or hate- i was not a fan at all. For the samples though, I enjoyed the sample sizes- Norton was the worst wine we tried in the group. I ended up leaving with a bottle of vineyard rose, blackberry, and vineyard red. Typical of Indiana wines, the sweet wines were the best! I would like to come back when down this way again.

This is one of my favorite wineries. We have been here a couple of times. To get here you drive up twisty windy roads just when you least expect it you'll see grape vines. Lots of grape vines. As you walk up you are welcomed by smiling faces. I really wish I could remember our lady's name today, she was amazing, very knowledgeable about the wines. She was great, super friendly and accommodating. She made is feel welcome and got our humor. The wine... I have so many favorites. I honestly can't say that I've ever had a bad wine here. This time we brought home The Variant, Chambourcin rosé, Vignoles, Traminette, Late Harvest Traminette, and Black Currant. So much yumminess! I can't wait to come back and try some more.

Wife and I LOVE Butler Winery!!! Their wines are amazing!!! When at the vineyards, we love the ambiance inside, and the outdoor patio area is fantastic!!! When at the Butler Winery in downtown Btown...Amy, who took care of us, is so knowledgeable and is a sweetheart! Their wide variety of food and snacks complement the wines, all at attractive prices. Can't get enough...we go there every chance we get, can't wait to go back! I'm glad the vineyard is in close proximity to Btown. I believe this is a family owned business, and I hope this continues for generations to come.