Wine Trail features Valentine's Day romance

Seven central Indiana wineries will be featuring specialty wines and desserts to celebrate the romance holiday, Valentine's Day. The Valentine's Day Celebration will take place Feb. 7-8 at the participating wineries.

Participating wineries include Buck Creek Winery, Indianapolis; Chateau Thomas Winery, Plainfield; Easley Winery, Indianapolis; Ferrin's Fruit Winery, Carmel; Grape Inspirations Winery, Carmel; Mallow Run Winery, Bargersville; and Simmons Winery, Columbus. This collection of wineries is also known as the Indy Wine Trail.

 Tickets are $20 in advance and $25 at the door. Ticket price includes a glass of wine, and chocolate treats at each winery, including mousse, fondue and much more.

"The Indy Wine Trail is excited to host this event by highlighting specialty wines with tasty desserts, perfect for Valentine's Day," said Jeff Durm, president of the Indy Wine Trail and co-owner of Buck Creek Winery. "Several wineries will also have Valentine themed wine gifts for the wine lover in your life."

Currently, the Indy Wine Trail is featuring a passport program where visitors receive a free wine glass after visiting all seven wineries. Trail visitors have until May 31 to complete the trail to earn the glass.

For those traveling the trail, spend the weekend relaxing at Hilton Garden Inn Downtown Indianapolis and enjoy some unique amenities. The Wine Lover's Package includes a beautifully appointed room, breakfast for two, valet parking, two Indy Wine Trail glasses and a 10 percent discount off Indy Wine Trail merchandise -- excluding wine. Call (317) 955-9700 for more details and reservations.