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On the
southernmost tip of Lake Michigan, just south of the largest sand dunes in
the Midwest, lies a ridge formed thousands of years ago by the glaciers as
they crept south during the three great Ice Ages that covered the mid-western
area and created the Great Lakes. This ridge is called the Valparaiso
Moraine. It is the highest point in northwest Indiana, and home to one of
Indiana's best kept secrets, Anderson's Vineyard and Winery.
A family tradition originating in 1927, Anderson’s
Orchard has grown from a small roadside market to the
most beautiful 40 acre family attraction spot in Porter
County, Indiana. In 1954, Bill Anderson expanded the
family business to its present location with a goal of
planting 1,000 apple trees each year until the highest
ridge in Porter County abounded with apples. As we
approach our 50th anniversary, it is time we look
forward to the New Millennium with upgrades and
expansion.
The orchard has been renovated and is now primarily a
vineyard. New additions include bedding plants and
greenhouses, the Bakery, the Gift Shop and crafts by
local artists. We would describe our business as a
family oriented, value-added operation. Our business is
quite diversified. We not only sell our own wines, but
also host picnics, parties, and bus tours. We have a
bakery and carry unique gift items.
In 1993 the
Orchard and Marketing operation was taken over by David Lundstrom and
family. The vision that the Lundstrom family had was to take the history of
fruit production and couple to it a value added operation and in 1994 the
first Estate Winery in Indiana north of Indianapolis was established.
Anderson's Winery specializes in light fruity wines produced from fruit and
grapes grown in the Midwest area. Today the
orchard has been replaced by Vineyards and in 2003 our first Estate Bottled
wines were released.
Anderson's continues its commitment to expansion and giving the customer a
truly unique country wine experience. You'll love our bakery, fudge factory,
and gift shop Our candles, steins, glassware. local handmade crafts, and
homemade jams and jellies are just a few of the treasures you will find on
your visit with us. We are also home to the largest selection of beer and
wine making suppliers in the Chicago land area. In the spring visit our
greenhouse.
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News Release - March 12,
2002 |
News Release - March 14,
2006 |
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Wine Awards |
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No Name Red
Silver Medal - Indy International - July '03 |
Blackberry 2003
Gold Medal - Indy International - July '04 |
Frontenac 2002
Silver Medal - Indy International - July '04 |
Rhubarb 2003
Bronze Medal - Indy International - July '04 |
Red Raspberry 2003
Silver Medal - Indy International - July '04 |
Frontenac 2002
Silver Medal - Indy International - July '05 |
A Wine Vintage Competition Date
Niagara 2004
Gold Medal - Indy International - July '05 |
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