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NW Indiana Surprises!Wine from Vineyards in Valparaiso-Wait till You Taste it !..If Your Traveling in Jackson Township, You Have to Stop Here!

By
Real Estate Broker/Owner with F.C.Tucker 1st Team Real Estate

 

Anderson's Vineyard & Winery, Valparaiso, INOn the way home from 

  an appointment to list property for sale located in Valparaiso, IN )

I pointed to the sign off US Highway 6 and Jeff already

 knew to stop without me saying anything further!

 Vineyards of Anderson's winery in NW Indiana

One of the great surprises about living in NW Indiana

...is that it has many surprises!

The Anderson Vineyard & Winery is one of them!

close up grapes Anderson's Winery

Warm memories of years ago come back every time I visit here.....

My dad used to make his own wine in the basement, I remember trips to Vineyards like this, where our family would pick grapes for a few hours ( and fill up on them until we got a stomach ache :) LOL... He had his own Spigot & Barrel ( just like the ones for sale here ) and would even let my younger brother & I  have a little taste after the fermentation process was complete...it was our secret - Mom never knew or she'd be mad!!

wine tasting bar at Andersons in Valparaiso, IN 

Now when I visit Anderson's, I always ask to taste their

most recent releases...they have a wine sampling bar to

help you make your decision, since the variety produced

by their crops is abundant!

gift shop andersons winery 

Of course there are many other items available for

purchase from home made preserves & jams (pumpkin

butter is in season now) to fresh bakery items and yes fall

apples by the bushel fulls so you can bake to your hearts

content :)

So If You are looking for something to this weekend come by and sip some home grown VINO :) and leave with

a basketful of goodies!  There is so much to do for children of all ages including wagon rides, Wine cellar tours,

gift-shop with crafts from local artists, farm fresh fruit & more!  Picnic spots at Anderson's Winery in Valparaiso, IN

With award winning schools and

affordable housing

Scenic Jackson Township is a great place to call home.

Come on out and experience Hoosier Hospitality!

For more homes For Sale in other parts of NW Indiana, visit our website.

  

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Comments(21)

Jeff&Grace Safrin
F.C.Tucker 1st Team Real Estate - Valparaiso, IN
SpousesSellingHousesTM
Hello Jo-anne, thanks very much for stopping by, I purchased this seasons vineyard blush yesterday -(sweet), but I sampled a dry white as well - and after your comment I should have gotten the white- it does go well with meals......luckily we live close enough to go back :)
Sep 21, 2007 05:12 AM
Laura Cerrano
Feng Shui Manhattan Long Island - Locust Valley, NY
Certified Feng Shui Expert, Speaker & Researcher
Grace, I love wineries!  We have a few out East on Long Island and they are so much fun!  There is plenty of wine tasting, hayrides, so many fun things to do.  I try to get to one at least once a year.  I'm glad you had a great time and your pictures are terrific.
Sep 21, 2007 11:03 AM
Jeff&Grace Safrin
F.C.Tucker 1st Team Real Estate - Valparaiso, IN
SpousesSellingHousesTM

Hello Carole, thanks for taking time to stop by and for your comments- wine is good for your health..( in moderationof course :0) with your respiratory condition - it is a vaso-dilator.  Wineries are fun, I agree-hope you get out to enjoy the ones near you on Long Beach :0 but stay away from the HAY....( A chew...just kidding LOL)

Sincerely,

Grace

Sep 22, 2007 10:24 AM
Jeff Payne
The Payne Group at Keller Williams Success Realty - Panama City, FL
Panama City Real Estate

I've been to Anderson's.  Used to work at Bethlehem Steel before getting my real estate license and moving to Florida.

Sep 22, 2007 01:24 PM
Jeff&Grace Safrin
F.C.Tucker 1st Team Real Estate - Valparaiso, IN
SpousesSellingHousesTM

Hi Jeff - thanks for dropping by...wow what a switch from NW IN to FL...you are in a great fast growing area of Florida - Panama City - especially for Real Estate!

Glad this post brought back some memories!

Have a great fall season .

 

Sep 24, 2007 06:41 AM
Jeff Payne
The Payne Group at Keller Williams Success Realty - Panama City, FL
Panama City Real Estate

Yes it was a huge change but one for the better.  No more late nights in the steel mill with Lake Michigan breathing down my neck. Still have family in the area and many friends there.  Lived in North Judson for 10 years and from the looks of the football scores, I left at a good time.  Could not stand to see a great football program play like they are playing. 

Panama City has some great opportunities for real estate buyers, especially investors.  If you have some investors looking for a place to put some money, send them my way. I would love to work referrals with you.

Sep 24, 2007 07:13 AM
Jeff&Grace Safrin
F.C.Tucker 1st Team Real Estate - Valparaiso, IN
SpousesSellingHousesTM
Absolutely...If we have anyone looking in Panama City- we will give you a call - we also sell properties in Starke County as well- so if your family/friends up here need the services of a REALTOR, we'd also appreciate the referral. North Judson is a cute town-we've sold a few homes in town and on the outskirts as well. Jeff has a friend from there Tim Brown. Sorry to hear the football team is not doing so well.
Sep 24, 2007 07:21 AM
Jeff Payne
The Payne Group at Keller Williams Success Realty - Panama City, FL
Panama City Real Estate

Is that the Tim Brown that works at Sun Appliances?  I met him a few times, nice guy.

North Judson is a nice town, I worked for Patterson Realty when I was there but just part time.  I remember seeing your signs and ads when I was there. 

Sep 24, 2007 07:34 AM
Jeff&Grace Safrin
F.C.Tucker 1st Team Real Estate - Valparaiso, IN
SpousesSellingHousesTM

Thanks for dropping by again - yes same person! I think he manages an electroics/appliance store in North Judson now on Rt 10 across from the Bank.

Sep 24, 2007 08:26 AM
Midori Miller
Talk 2 Midori, LLC - Daytona Beach, FL
Online Marketing For Real Estate Professionals
Hi Jeff and Grace-Spouses Selling Houses!  I love it!  Ok it seems that I have been hitting many wine testing posts lately?  Is real estate getting to everyone? :)  I have never been to a wine tasting.  For some reason doesn't matter how little or how much wine I drink I feel it immediately.  Seriously the vineyard looks beautiful and a very soothing atmosphere...not the wine but the natural beauty.  Thanks for sharing and I appreciate you commenting on my post!
Oct 01, 2007 02:27 AM
Jeff&Grace Safrin
F.C.Tucker 1st Team Real Estate - Valparaiso, IN
SpousesSellingHousesTM

Hello Midori, Thanks for your comments and for stopping by...it must be wine tasting season nationwide:)

This winery has sampling year round for it's own home grown vintages! The scenery is Beautiful :)

Your post was very relatable to the way we practice Real Estate! You are no doubt a very good trainer!

 

Oct 01, 2007 01:00 PM
Jeff&Grace Safrin
F.C.Tucker 1st Team Real Estate - Valparaiso, IN
SpousesSellingHousesTM
Thanks to those that featued this post in the NEW wine lovers group - looking forward to learning alot more about this subject from those more versed on it here in the group :)
Nov 10, 2007 05:40 AM
Rich Dansereau
Positive Real Estate Professionals - Knoxville, TN
Jeff and Grace, Your pictures are great. I do enjoy a good glass of wine. I tend more towards reds but if you saw my post on here on Eden Winery http://edenwinery.com/index.htm you saw that the winery near where I lived in SW FL also specialized in whites and blushes. These local vineyards are so fun and often unexpected. Yours looks great! Would love to visit but Atlanta to NW IN is a bit of a haul.
Nov 12, 2007 07:54 AM
Jeff&Grace Safrin
F.C.Tucker 1st Team Real Estate - Valparaiso, IN
SpousesSellingHousesTM

Hello Rich - I will go check out your post! You'd better brg a jacket and plan the indoor tour here in NW IN at this time of year - supposed to snow on Friday this week :) much rather visit a Florida Vineyard at this time of year LOL

Thanks for stopping by and-for taking time to comment

Sincerely,

Grace Safrin

Nov 13, 2007 06:59 AM
Jeff Payne
The Payne Group at Keller Williams Success Realty - Panama City, FL
Panama City Real Estate

SNOW?  I will never miss the snow and the wind coming off of the lake.  The closest thing we have to that is the pure white quartz sand on the beach.   I'll wait to come visit when there is not a chance of snow.

Call me if you want some white sand also,  or check out my site at www.panamacityhomesource.com

Nov 13, 2007 07:13 AM
Jeff&Grace Safrin
F.C.Tucker 1st Team Real Estate - Valparaiso, IN
SpousesSellingHousesTM

You have a Great Website Jeff, but we won't be relocating anytme soon - too many family ties here, so we will put up with the lack of weather :) Thanks for stopping by and for your comments!

Sincerely,

Grace Safrin

Nov 13, 2007 12:00 PM
Ronda Myers-Waters
Willems Realtors, Principal Broker - Chesterton, IN
Grace:  I've been there and had some of their wine it is good so are their taffy apples!  Thanks for the post about the area.
Nov 16, 2007 07:26 AM
Jeff&Grace Safrin
F.C.Tucker 1st Team Real Estate - Valparaiso, IN
SpousesSellingHousesTM

I agree with you Rhonda- it's and awesome place and I make poor Jeff stop every time we have a listing or showing in the area...LOL :) Thanks for taking time to stop by and comment.

Grace Safrin

Nov 16, 2007 07:36 AM
Sarah Eubanks
Hill Valley Financial Services - Oregon City, OR
Preferred Oregon Loan Consultant & Notary Public
Grace ~  beautiful photographs and beautiful area.  If I ever make it out your way, we should probably stop by there together for a glass of wine!  :)  Happy Christmas!
Dec 21, 2007 01:46 AM
Jeff&Grace Safrin
F.C.Tucker 1st Team Real Estate - Valparaiso, IN
SpousesSellingHousesTM

Hello Sarah - Thanks for stopping by and for your kind comments - yes I would be happy to give you a tour - but when I wrote this blog in September during Indiana Summer the weather was alot better to enjoy! LOL

Happy Christmas to you & Yours :)

Sincerely,

Grace Safrin

Dec 21, 2007 03:13 AM