Chateau Thomas Winery near Indianapolis, IN is an exceptional place for those interested in not only tasting wine but also learning about the process of making fine wines.
Chateau Thomas Winery was started in 1984 by Dr. Charles R. Thomas, an obstetrician-gynecologist who made wine as a hobby. Thomas traveled to locations such as Napa to learn about winemaking from famous winemakers. Eventually, he opened a winery of his own in Indianapolis. He later moved the winery to Plainfield in 1997. He is constantly trying new ways to improve his wine as well as experimenting with new winemaking techniques. His belief is that wines should be able to compliment any kind of foods. Thomas's success is evident in the many awards he has won such as Double Gold Medals and many others. Chateau Thomas wines have been served at many famous places such as the Governor's Mansion as well as the President and Vice-President to name just a few.
The Plainfield Winery has tasting available to anyone that would like the opportunity to sample his creations. They also have a gift shop that sells wine gift baskets, books on cooking with wine, glassware, wine racks and other wine accessories.
The Vineyard is a beautiful location and is used for many meetings, gatherings, parties and special events. The Vineyard Room Inc. also caters to any of these special events with an elaborate menu to satisfy any occasion. Chateau Thomas Winery also offers their online store, where you can purchase any of their delicious products. They also have a very helpful and information wine guide describing each wine and what it is best served with.