We tried a couple glasses of wine and were very impressed! Both the sweet and dry wine we got were fantastic! The charcuterie board was very tasty and we loved the dragon cheese (I forget the full name of it lol). We liked the other two cheeses as well, especially when one of them warmed to room tamp. The bread was good and the salami was very tasty. I liked the spicy one the most! The atmosphere was super nice and tavern like, I know they have live music which is cool. There was even things to keep our toddler busy and I loved the section with the church pews that allowed us to keep him in a someone controlled area. read more

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The man working was very rude. Didn't even taste any wine. The one wine we wanted to taste he said that's not the one you want. So we just left. read more

A winery that actually makes the wine in house! They have very good wine if you like the dryer side, which I do. The charcuterie boards are very good as is the homade bread from the wood fired oven. This place had some good live music when we were there too! read more

Gale's Meade- Try It!! It's made from a 900 AD Viking recipe wow just wow, so smooth and refreshing!! Wonderful bar tender helped us pick out our drinks. This is a must if you're visiting Madison. Everyone's super nice. read more

Great ambiance and live music from AmyNoel. My mom and I stopped in for "girls night" and really enjoyed the laid back feel. We enjoyed their wines and doing a cheese + meat charcuterie board was the perfect light dinner. We would definitely come back again especially for live music on Saturdays. The service at the bar was a bit confusing at times. The gentleman who I assume was the owner seemed a bit assertive... a few interactions that seemed not so "customer service friendly". But that didn't take away from our experience. read more

Thomas Family Winery - Wineries Near Me - Madison, Indiana

Very chill atmosphere that is warm and welcoming. Steve and Elizabeth are the best, no doubt about that. Pretty decent wine, but if you're a fan of sweet wine, you'll have few choices. Music is almost always happening. Easy to lose track of time here. read more

This place is top notch for many reasons. The owners are passionate and so knowledgeable about ciders and wine. We learned a lot. The wines are delicious and we were very happy to try new and exciting flavors. I loved the red wines and was pleasantly surprised I liked some whites. The charcuterie board is one of the best I had. We picked three cheeses and two meats. Fantastic. read more

Thomas Family Winery - the menu and prices - Wineries Near Me - Madison, Indiana

This is a neat, tiny winery near downtown Madison. Make sure you get a wine tasting from the extremely knowledgeable (and enthusiastic) owner. read more

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This winery was how we treated ourselves after a good hike at General Butler. There's so many perks to this place, such as: - they are open until 11:30 p.m. on Saturdays - in downtown so super easy to access and walk to - tastings are free! - big, cozy space to hang out in I have been to a hundred wineries, but I have to say that this one had some of the most unique wines that I've tasted. They have a drier selection - we tasted some with caramel notes, a dry version of a Niagara, and a spicier wine, to name a few. The bartender working during our tasting was wonderful. He would tell us the origin and story of each wine, and had me very interested to hear about what the next one would be like. The bottles ran roughly in the $15-20 price range, so not too bad. Really neat place to check out in downtown Madison. read more

Was in Madison, In. For acouple days so we checked out this winery which was right in town. It's small but had a nice patio outside. We did a wine tasting and had a glass of wine along with some cheese and crackers . They also have a bakery attached to it . read more

Thomas Family Winery - a brick wall with paintings on it - Wineries Near Me - Madison, Indiana

Steve and Elizabeth were so fun and made our visit so special! We enjoyed our time with them for a tasting and they are incredibly knowledgeable on the wine offerings. Not super sweet- dessert only wines. Truer wines, which I appreciated. read more

Thomas Family Winery - Wineries Near Me - Madison, Indiana

Quick and dirty: Started as 5 stars but service after our tasting was lacking. (3.5 true rating) Slow and clean: My forever favorite weekend activity is a long hike followed by day drinking. So, after deciding that it was time to return to Clifty Falls for some nature, we decided to actually go in to Madison and see what it was all about...and get in some day drinking. We got a good 7+ hike in and then head down to the main street to find parking in between the two in-town wineries (so we could walk to both without having to move the car). A couple blocks off the main drag, Thomas Family Winery is in a charming building near to the river. It has a cozy, bistro-like, welcoming atmosphere inside, and a cute little patio out to the side. When we walked in, we were greeted immediately and invited to sidle up at the small tasting bar with a group that had only just started their experience. It was a bit crowded, but I would have been cranky if I had had to wait for them to finish, when they were only on the first pour. What is wonderful (and dangerous) is that many wine tastings in Indiana are FREE and you are welcome to try any number of their offerings...up to and including ALL. So having a DD or a plan to eat a big meal after a couple tastings would be a good idea. Thankfully, TFW has a manageable list of wines, number-wise. Our tasting experience was WONDERFUL. The woman acting as tasting host was friendly and fun, full of information, and able to keep things moving. If we had left after the tasting, this review would be sitting pretty at 5 stars. But we enjoyed ourselves so much and liked some of the wines we tried, that with the opportunity to build-your-own charcuterie board...we decided we wanted to sit for a bit and have a glass of wine and some cheese before moving on. This is where service fell through. The other woman working on this day seemed to be responsible for serving the folks sitting at tables wanting to eat and drink and stay a while. We specifically asked if there was table service, and if that table service extended to the outdoor seating area. We were told "yes" and that someone would come to our table in no time. Instead, we sat for quite some time, with not a soul coming outside. Until another couple came out on to the patio to sit down. Great, we thought. With two groups out here, they are bound to come serve us in no time! Wrong. Within a few minutes, their glasses of wine were brought out to them. I guess they ordered at the tasting bar? Then the server took their order for a charcuterie board. I honestly thought she would then come over to us to at least establish contact with our table. I turned around to try and get her attention via polite eye contact and a non-rude indication that we see you, and we are ready to order. Instead...she didn't look over to us at all and went inside. They cut the cheese to order for the BYO-charcuterie, so it took a little longer than one might expect for these orders to come out. But then, I was SURE that once the other table had their cheese delivered, we would be approached and be able to place our order. Instead...again...she never even looked over at our table and went back inside. Fine. My Fella was still interested in getting a glass of one of their wines, and we had our heart set on a couple of the cheeses they had to offer. So we went inside to get a seat and try and get some service in there. A plan that *eventually* worked, but again a table that seated themselves long after us got served first. It left a very sour taste in my mouth. I would have been more than ok with slower service, but we almost walked out without anything because we were completely ignored. Eventually we got to enjoy a glass of wine each and some cheese and crackers. But after such a great tasting experience, the rest of our visit left a lot to be desired and really left us disappointed. Go for a tasting. But if you want anything beyond that...buy what you want, to go. And then go. read more

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My boyfriend just turned 21 and we stopped in here to celebrate. We told the owner and he was more than excited to explain to us some things about wine we certainly hadn't heard before! It was a lovely experience with the tasting being free and the owner being so kind and patient explaining everything to us. Some of the best wine we've ever had, we left with 3 bottles! read more

We have been coming to Thomas Family Winery for the last 6-7 years. The wine is great and Steve and Elizabeth give the most informational tastings I've experienced. It's no frills, come in, do a tasting, buy a bottle or two and sit and enjoy a meat and cheese plate with their in-house baked rustic breads. As long as Thomas is open, we will return to Madison. read more

I visited this winery with a friend after hiking at Clifty Falls. We were late to join, with tastings starting with informal groups are gathered. Both times I have been here, the owner has done the tastings himself. It appears his wife and co-owner manages guests that are hanging out and food. Anyway, we were disappointed to miss 2 whites and the ciders but happy to catch most of the tasting. We had a great experience! Each tasting came with a description and suggestions for pairing. Questions were answered thoroughly. It's obvious there's a lot of passion for wine making and interest in sharing with others. After the flight, we asked about a couple of the wines we missed and were given tastings of those, too! This place was our best tasting experience for the day. The choose your own charcuterie includes generous portions-especially for the cheeses-and can include your choice of one of the breads baked onsite. If you're in Madison for a friends weekend or hiking nearby, do yourself a favor and stop in for a (free) tasting then get yourself a glass of your favorite wine or cider and build a charcuterie board with your friends (or for yourself if you're hungry!) to enjoy. read more

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After already visiting the other winery in town I didn't have super high expectations for this winery. Was I wrong! This place stepped up their game. A charming atmosphere with music (and live music some nights too!) and a fireplace and lots of seating to enjoy your drink. Normally, they offer fresh bread varieties (I wish I could have tried) but it was so cold the outside oven wouldn't get hot enough, cant blame them for that. They offer a variety of meats & cheeses for nibbling on while you sip your wine too. Different from the other winery they specialize is dry wine and I was thrilled. We tried a bunch of them and even a cider and meade. Ended up with multiple bottles of wine and cider to go and even enjoyed a glass of wine after our free tasting. We visited in the afternoon and ended up coming back at night since they were supposed to have a jazz musician. He ended up cancelling last minute but we got to know the owners and had some wine with them and it was a delight! Great hospitality! read more

Thomas Family Winery - Inside view - Wineries Near Me - Madison, Indiana

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We had a good time here! Sat and hung out and played a game with my girlfriends. Plus a glass of wine!

This is like the trendy coffee shop version of winery tasting room. Great place to sit and relax, enjoy some wine, bread and over goodies they make. Did not check out the outdoor patio but sounds like they have great events. read more

Thomas Family Winery - Inside - Wineries Near Me - Madison, Indiana

My favorite Winery!!Atmosphere, wines , people and great owners!! Great, interesting music venues! No

My girlfriend and I have been there at least once a year for the past 5 years, always an enjoyable place to go. We always get the wine that is named "Saks." We went there a couple months ago on a Saturday afternoon and it was closed, I don't know why. Went there again today on a Saturday afternoon and it was almost empty. Ordered a bottle of Saks and a charcuterie board. We were told by the guy that they didn't have anything prepared. Gave the excuse that someone didn't show up. Ok, we got some bread, instead. Asked if we could get the bread heated and the guy put it in the microwave. How do you microwave bread and bring it out cold? It was still good, but cold. We both took a sip of wine and looked at each other with the same look. She said, "does this taste right?" I said, "no, it tastes old." I took the bottle up to the counter and told the guy that the wine wasn't good. He said, and I quote, "The cash register would beg to differ." Needless to say, we did not enjoy our experience in an empty winery with old wine. We went down the road to another winery and I will give my review on that one (Lanthier) next. If I would have given this a place a review a few years ago, it would have been at least a 4 star. read more

Tucked away on a side road, this winery is pretty good! They offer dry wines and cider. Locally owed, the place has great outdoor seating. Beautifully landscaped, plenty of social distance seating available. They offer a variety of cheeses, breads, and meat. read more

Thomas Family Winery - Wineries Near Me - Madison, Indiana

I have never been to a winery where someone has actually taken their time to explain every detail to every wine and what foods go with the wine. She is so knowledgeable on her products. This is the type of place that makes people feel at home. I am overly impressed with the Thomas Family Winery. There is not one wine here that myself or my party do not like. I would recommend this winery to anyone who has the time to visit historical Madison, Indiana! Such a lovely place. read more

Thomas Family Winery - Very small quaint winery! - Wineries Near Me - Madison, Indiana

The wine was ok, not stellar. The jazz was very good. The people were friendly. The atmosphere is very casual and relaxed. read more

My lovely wife and I spent an entire Sunday afternoon here and had a great time. You can do a tasting of all their wines and ciders for free to see what you like, then order by the bottle or glass and lounge either inside or out on the patio. The Native American Blush is reason enough to visit, IMO - it is a well-balanced blend of Concord and Niagara grapes that I haven't seen available anywhere else. Their charcuterie boards are truly top notch also - they have a wide variety of gourmet / rare cheeses to choose from at reasonable prices. We would definitely visit again. read more

I can't say enough about this winery. It is ALWAYS open when we stop here. We love that they are so personable. Elizabeth did our tasting (by the way there is no charge, just asks for donations) today they apologized for a slim amount of tastings. They still had our favorites. The Sack and the Cider. We ended up with a bottle of wine and and charcuterie board. Absolutely so good!! read more

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Love this winery! All of the wines that we tasted were absolutely amazing. I loved that the owner was sitting with us for each tasting of wine and explaining why they created it and how they created it. Very impressed with the outcome of the wines! We bought a few bottles and anticipate to reach out and buy more. read more

Thomas Family Winery - Wineries Near Me - Madison, Indiana

Excellent wine This winery is in town and near the river. It is one of the wineries on the Indiana Wine trail. We tried the Sauvignon Blanc, Rosato, Carignane Nouveau, Rio Red, Zinfandel, and Native American Blush. Our favorite was the Native American Blush. Our tasting guide explained the flavors of each wine. Very enjoyable tasting with all the commentary from this upbeat man. read more

Thomas Family Winery - Wineries Near Me - Madison, Indiana

This spot is a jewel of the town. The ambience is quaint, reminds me of small, rural pubs and tasting rooms I've come across in Europe. The owners are almost always there, and the staff are attentive, funny, and make you feel right at home. Local and regional music talent play every Saturday night, Americana, Celtic, Irish are popular genres. Friday nights are typically open mic night. They also support area artists by exhibiting works of art, which rotate out every month or so. They have a modest selection of wines, their sweetest being the Native American Blush, which is what I typically get. I'm not as familiar with their other wines. They also carry a hard cider, for those who may not be in to wine, which is a popular choice for many. I most recently had a seasonal cider they offered called the Scrumby, made with cherries from Michigan I believe. It was delicious, had a slight tartness about it which I liked. Their breads are made fresh. And they have some of the best selection of cheeses, which change frequently along with the seasons. There is outdoor seating in the warmer months, and they often play host to a myriad of celebrations and activities encouraging patrons to participate...toga night, steampunk, hot and fiery foods, a large Halloween party, among others. read more

Came in for late afternoon wine tasting. End up having the Niagara and the white sangria. Both very good. The owner was kind & spent some time talking to us about the making of the Wine and that they made their own breads. We had the semolina bread loaf with a charcuterie tray of meats and cheeses. One of the Cheese's very Welsh like but made here in Indiana all or very good. Nice atmosphere more like a pub than a winery but great place to visit nice Garden in the back. We will come back again sometime and we even end up bringing home a couple bottles of the white Niagara. Liked it very much because it's hard to find a good Niagara wine that's not overly sweet. read more

Thomas Family Winery - Wineries Near Me - Madison, Indiana

The Thomas family winery is such a great spot in a nice town. If you are looking for a nice spot on the Indiana Wine Trail this is a great stop! The wines are not super sweet so if you enjoy wines of a more dry nature this is a great spot! Even the "sweeter" wines are only semi-sweet. We did the wine tasting and enjoyed a glass of the first dry white on the menu and a charcuterie board with many cheeses and two meat selections. The bread is excellent. No matter what you're having I don't believe you will be disappointed!!! read more

It was our first trip to Madison so we were on a mission to find the best spots in town. We ran into a local downtown and she recommended Thomas Family Winery so of course we had to check it out! The building is off the Main Street toward the water and it is just wonderful. Cute, cozy and inviting. We have visited tons of wineries during our travels and this one has to be the most unique. The decor was fantastic - the best Halloween decor I have ever seen! Cindie Vanderbur's art was fabulous - a series featuring characters from some of the best horror films! The outdoor space was large and peaceful. We decided to do the tasting because we had never been here before. All their wines and ciders are really unique and not the usual sugar bombs (although I enjoy those once in a while as well ;) ). The recipes hearken back to an era when settlers were first coming to America - ciders made with crab apples and barrel aging the wines...safe drinking water was hard to find back then so distilling was the way to go! Everything we tasted came with a beautifully told story by the owner herself. After sampling, we each got a full glass of wine and cider and the owner offered to put together a meat and cheese plate that would compliment our drinks. We were not one bit disappointed! The warm (and in-house baked) bread was wonderful with the smoked duck, salami, and various cheeses. We were in heaven! This is definitely a must-see destination - a quick drive from Indy and it is 10000% worth it! read more

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I came here with my boyfriend tonight and I really enjoyed my experience here. It was my first time going to a winery and I loved how cozy, intimate, and homey the atmosphere was inside. It gave cottage-like energy with lots of dark wood and comfortable seating. It seems like a very sociable place where you can go and mingle with people you don't know or choose to focus on being with your party. My boyfriend got a hard cider and I got a glass of the Niagra. I am newer to the alcohol scene (I'm only 22 so not an experienced drinker), but this was perhaps the best wine that I have tasted. It smelled very fruity and it was incredibly smooth. I had my boyfriend try it and it was the first white wine that he has ever liked. The person who was working the bar was incredibly knowledgeable and clearly very passionate about the business. We also ordered a charcuterie board for 2 and it was reasonably priced with a wonderful selection. We ended up getting extra bread with it because I am more of a focaccia person while my boyfriend prefers sourdough and they both were divine. You can tell it was made with a lot of love and care - they truly have mastered the recipe. The focaccia was very moist which is very difficult to find and the sourdough had a wonderful bite and flavor to it. Both breads were very crusty on the outside and deliciously moist on the inside. We ended up buying another loaf of the sourdough to take home with us back to Ohio. The cheeses were also quite excellent - my favorites were the sheep milk cheese and the Irish cheddar. My boyfriend was also a big fan of the deli meats. Overall, it was a wonderful experience and I really enjoyed my time there! read more

Wow, what a wonderful place! The atmosphere is beautiful here and if feels like being at home in the living room. The wine tasting is very informational and very nice portions. You try more than 5 wines and they were all sensational. They have a variety of fine cheeses and meats that you can enjoy. Several breads that are baked in an outdoor oven. So so good. The staff are very nice and accommodating. The prices are right in target! read more

My husband and I are still discussing our disappointment with our experience at this winery last night. As soon as we walked in, my husband was looking around to see where he was wanting to sit for the evening... (since social distancing is now a solid game changer as far as bar seating etc) and with them having live music for the evening, we were hoping to have gotten there early enough to have gotten a table for our anniversary evening! Then we were literally barked at by the man behind the tasting bar " hold on, have you been here before, do you know what you're doing?" Which, obviously caught us both a little offguard. We thought that we were going to secure a place to sit for the evening, and then sit down for a tasting. He quickly cleared that up for us as well. Since they had live music that evening, he didn't want to do tastings, because of limited staff. My husband explained that we are new to the wine world, and this was our fourth winery experience. Which, only seemed to irritate him more because we didn't know how to answer the first 3 or 4 questions he asked us. To make a long story short, by the time he was done with us, the inside table that we wanted had of course been taken, we went outside for a bit but it was really cold, and they didn't have any gas for their heaters. So, we ended up coming inside again and sitting at the bar which was not very comfortable for a long period of time. So we ended up leaving after a short while. Now that we have talked about it the next morning, instead of staying because we didn't want to be rude, we should've just left because he was very rude and unwelcoming. read more

Very helpful and supportive staff. Great tastings. Try the Gale's Hard Cider...very crisp and perfect for a warm day.

Lovely winery nestled into Madison. We stopped in for samplings and delighted by the experience. Tasting was more of walk through all of their ciders and wines. Great explanation on what cider is and how it is different from beer and wine. They had two offerings that were better than expected. For wines, they encourage you to try them all, even if you don't like something. Our staff member was very knowledgeable about the wines. Her descriptions were on point. One wine she noted smelled overly sweet, but don't let it fool you. The wine is dry. She was right. The building is very old world style. They offer a great patio option and a bakery. Add this to your list of places to visit when in Madison. read more

Great ambiance, laid back vibe, ample seating, tasty wines and cheese! A great place to spend a few hours with friends. Outdoor seating in good weather. read more

Stopped in on a Monday for a little vacation wine-time. As usual, I had lots of questions... The bar keep may have been drunk but he was very knowledgable and told great stories! Thomas Family wine is made for food, and they tell you how to get the most from your pairings. I recommend the Zinfandel and the Vidal Blanc. And of course the hard ciders!! While you're in town visit Clifty Falls and the Riverfront. Madison's a lovely town with a couple of neat wineries. read more

One of two wineries in Madison and a solid choice for tasting and atmosphere. Great outdoor seating and some unique outdoor items/experiences that you wouldn't expect; wood fire brick oven, smoke shop, live music patio and an artist painting a canvas in the courtyard. My wife and I did tasted 5 wines for free and left with two bottles (blanc and red rio) some homemade bread baked in the brick oven and some cheese. Overall, solid experience and most enjoyable one of our Madison trip thus far. read more

My husband and I stopped in during our weekend trip to Madison. The wine tasting had a decent selection and the wine was good- We both loved the Native American Blush. However, the homemade cheese and salami stole the show! We ordered a sample of just about every cheese they offered and the salami. I would have been happy making a whole meal out of the both of them. Can't wait to return on our next trip to Madison! read more

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