A woman-owned winery! I love supporting my fellow sisters who are also gone off the grape, so of course I had to pop into Wildcat Creek Winery when I visited Lafayette. This is a nice winery with lots of different seating options outside on the property. I saw people sitting off by themselves at tables in the middle of a field, and people sitting on the patio of the main building. There are also a few places to sit inside, but mostly bar-height seating. I wanted to do a wine tasting, which I believe you can only do inside at the bar. You can pick five different tastes of wine. I asked for a couple of the driest reds, but then also threw in a Traminette and Riesling, which are semi-dry. I really liked the semi-dry wines, which I never go for in real life, but I'm glad I tried. The dry wines (there were only two options) were still a little too sweet for me, but that's Indiana wine for you. If you lean toward sweet wines, you will like the majority of the wines at Wildcat Creek Winery. This is not really a place to eat and enjoy wine, although you can find some packaged hunks of cheese and whole summer sausages in the fridge. It's more like a place to enjoy a nice glass or bottle of wine, and then grab some charcuterie fixin's on the way out, if you want to. read more

Highly recommend this place! Glad we didn't listen to the reviews because we had a great time, had great service and their wine is so good! Brent and Joe were great hosts! read more

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Wildcat Creek is set out in the countryside. The place is peaceful and relaxing. During non construction times it is t too difficult to find. You will find lots of parking on the back side of the winery. It is a long and up hill walk to get to the front entrance. Once inside you will find a small area that is nicely decorated and welcoming. The interior is full of attractive wood work. The wine tasting bar is very small. The staff here is very nice and helpful. They were very engaging and pleasant to talk with. You will find some indoor seating in the sun room that is very inviting. The seating outside in the porch is very relaxing and tranquil. You will find a very limited selection of finds. You will be disappointed if you are a dry wine drinker as there is one red and one wonderful choice. But wines were nice but not outstanding. There is a refrigerator with blocks or cheese and meat if that interests you. You will need to buy a whole block of cheese, package of meat and box of crackers. They do not have any prepared trays available. There is no other food available as well. This is disappointing in the modern winery day and age. read more

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Wine very good but did not appreciate you have to buy crackers, cheese and jams Al La cart. They give you a paper plate and a knife. Not romantic at all. read more

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We went for their Friday After Work event. Live music, outdoor seating. Bring chairs and a small table as seating is limited. Wine tastings. They will open the bottle for you to enjoy while listening to the band. Fun evening! read more

Amazing little spot to grab a drink. Service was super fast and friendly. Really liked the whole vibe of place. Super calm and mellow. read more

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When I first walked in, I was a little put off by the woman behind the bar who simply said, "Hi" and put two drink menus on the bar. I had never been here before so I wanted to look around and see what they offered. I was pleasantly surprised to see much more than just wine. They have cheese, crackers, local artists pottery and adorable wine related towels and clothing. They have both indoor and outdoor seating. The outdoor venue is especially inviting with small clusters of tables for groups to enjoy their time together. I was especially pleased to have one of the owners, Kathy, step away from busy morning to chat with my Mother and myself about a local "hero". I do not drink alcohol, but I have friends that adore wine and there are enough "other" items here that I will be dragging them out "in the country" to get acquainted with my new find. read more

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Such a nice little winery we stumbled upon. We sat out on the screened in porch and the hostess was very nice and knowledgeable! They have wine sampling or you can get a flight of four (1oz pours). The wine was fabulous, but I do wish there was a larger dry red selection. Will definitely visit again on Friday for Wine After Work for live music and a food truc read more

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Love the staff and atmosphere! Very homey, nothing too fancy, but definitely a place we love to visit. We go on Friday nights in the summer to "Wine After Work" and listen to live music on the lawn. A great place to meet up with friends in the Lafayette area! read more

Wildcat Creek Winery - Wine After Work on Friday nights, live music and a food truck! - Wine Tasting Room Near Me - Lafayette, Indiana

Good service!! Love the options for wine. I opted for a tasting (you get 5 for $6 --I think?) All of them were good except maybe 1 was a bit off. That is rare. I usually only like a couple. I ended up getting a glass of the red I liked. My second fav was the reisling (and I'm a red wine person). They have won awards which are on display. They have a gorgeous outdoor area/ seating area. It was a little busy for thurs evening. They have nice gifting merchandise. You can purchase cheese and meat but not to really eat there. They will provide utensils but it is not like an order to eat/kitchen situation. I bought some cute pet saying coasters. I got the chocolate bar to go with my glass of wine and it was perfect. The bottles were around $20. I plan to go back for a glass of reisling and maybe another tasting sometime. I didn't photograph the seating area since there were so many people sitting around. I almost missed the entrance because the sign wasnt that big. read more

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Came here to try them out while visiting my daughter. The workers were very friendly and everything was very pleasant. Nice seating outside and comfortable chairs to relax in with your wine. The flights were very reasonable for what you get. My only complaint would be the road noise. Unfortunately this is right next to the interstate so you hear all the trucks and cars zooming by. Still enjoyed our visit. read more

This place has a great selection of wines made by a very talented team! The ambiance is very homey with lots of outdoor seating. I recommend the traminette and the blueberry. Recommend this place! read more

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Nice wines. Ok service. It's hard to sit and talk as the traffic is so loud. Cute yard and garden.

I had to travel north for a baby shower and decided to stop off and try this place out. Very cute and homey! Have a very nice selection of wines and a very friendly staff willing to offer selections and suggestions about the different wines that they offer. There is also a good choice of seating options so we decided to sit outside and enjoy the sunshine! Wildcat also has a good selection of cheese to pair with wine so it really makes for a great snack! Should you ever find yourself in Lafayette check this cute place out read more

Wildcat Creek Winery - Wine Tasting Room Near Me - Lafayette, Indiana

Great country location that is right off the interstate. The tasting room is large enough to accomodate staff and the owners and staff are very helpful and friendly. read more

Was trying to find things to do in and around Lafayette when we stumbled across this little gem. It's a nice drive from Lafayette and the winery is situated a little off the main road. The gardens are gorgeous and there's outdoor seating, but being a chilly October morning we only went for a quick jaunt around the establishment. The lovely lady who walked us through the wine tasting was absolutely brilliant. Full of knowledge, enthusiastic, engaging and very lively. I'd go back just to have a chat with her. I didn't get to try the wines myself (forgot my ID - facepalm) but those in our group who did definitely enjoyed what they tried. They are a small establishment so large groups may require prior reservations ?not entirely sure but from what I could see the wine tasting could only accommodate 6 or 7 people at a time. I could be wrong though so best to call ahead. But I would definitely recommend hitting this place up. read more

Technically a winery because they sell house made wine, but grapes and juice are produced elsewhere. I was impressed with their selection. An assortment of white and red, from dry to sweet. The Reisling was surprisingly quite mild which was a nice surprise. However, most of their wines are on the sweeter side. We enjoyed the Lafayette Red on their beautiful grounds and took a bottle home. I thought their label was a great design and we had a great experience. They even allow dogs on the grounds and on the porch. The tasting experience was nice, the staff were knowledgeable and they offered pairings with crackers and chocolate. If you are still enjoying yourself after the tasting room closes - you don't have to shut it down, they allow you to keep the party going. Just be respectful and you can stay until your heart's content. Lol. Enjoy! read more

Wildcat Creek Winery - Dog's allowed on property! Beautiful. Not a vineyard, they import their grapes and juice. Enjoyable winery. Great customer service. - Wine Tasting Room Near Me - Lafayette, Indiana

I've enjoyed their wine tasting each time I've been here. The owners & the people who work there are all very welcoming! We usually get the Steuben, Traminette & Aunt Minnie's Cherry Tree. Great place to go when you have friends visiting from elsewhere because the location is very convenient :) read more

Wildcat Creek Winery - Can't wait to enjoy wildcat creek wine in warmer weather! - Wine Tasting Room Near Me - Lafayette, Indiana

This was a great stop on our road trip! The wines we're sweeter than I normally drink but the flavors were so good that I was welcoming of any flavor! The Indiana grape veritials were awesome! Make sure after your tasting you get a glass and sit on the porch! It's a relaxing atmosphere and the staff was so friendly and knowledgeable! I would recommend this place to anyone passing through! read more

We are visiting from Dallas, and when we saw there was a winery in Lafayette we had to check it out! The winery is located in a cute house with a spacious deck overlooking some beautiful scenery. We were able to sample five wines and opted to purchase a bottle of chambourcin as well as multi-grain crackers, havarti dill and cheddar cheese. We were provided with a couple of wine glasses as well as a plate and knife for the cheese. We sat out on the sunporch and enjoyed our wine and cheese. It was such a nice experience! After we finished our bottle we bought a few souvenirs. The staff was very nice and the bathroom was immaculate and adorable. They do not ship bottles, but we bought a couple anyways and will figure out how to get them back down to Texas. I highly recommend a visit! read more

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This is an adorable little winery just a few minutes away from Purdue University. A friend and I visited on a rare 70 degree day in February and were pleasantly surprised by the FREE tasting. The actual house is cute and cozy and there wasn't a single wine that we tried that we didn't like. Most of the ones we tried were fairly light and fruity. You can choose up to 5 wines for the tasting. The staff is extremely friendly, helpful, and happy to answer any questions. There are picnic tables and a wrap around porch right near the house. We both got a glass of wine for $5 each and enjoyed them in the sunny yard outside. There are no benches or chairs out in the yard but the grass suited us just fine! I will definitely be back again. read more

Wildcat Creek Winery - Glass of the Steuben enjoyed outside on a warm February day! - Wine Tasting Room Near Me - Lafayette, Indiana

This is the perfect place for a post-work glass of wine with friends! The winery is located on the edge of town, so it's probably about a 10-15 minute drive from most locations, but still secluded enough to feel like you're removed from the city. The staff is so incredibly friendly and very knowledgeable. We did a tasting and then purchased a bottle to share. They also have snacks- crackers and Fair Oaks Farm cheeses available for purchase. You can bring your own food as well! We sat out on the porch and enjoyed the beautiful weather while winding down from a work day. They close at 6 on weekdays, so be sure to get there before 5 in order to enjoy your time! Definitely looking forward to the next visit as well as their Bluegrass, BBQ, & Blueberry Wine event on Saturday, May 20! read more

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Wildcat Creek is one of my favorite Indiana wineries! They have a small, but nice outdoor space and a really cute indoor patio with seating. Their tastings are free (!!!) and I really enjoy several of their wines. Their Chambourcin is a definite fav. If you find yourself in the Lafayette area, a stop at Wildcat Creek should definitely be on your agenda! read more

My fiance and I enjoy going here, especially when it's a lovely day to sit outside with some wine. If you're a pair doing the free tastings, the best idea is for each of you to pick half of the list, and then you can both taste everything. Their wines are good and well-priced. They sell them by the glass and the bottle, and you can open the bottle on the premises and have it re-corked. We always buy at least one bottle at every visit. read more

Free tasting. Their wines lean toward the sweet side. I got a bottle of cayuga white. Their cherry wine is exceptional. That and the free tasting earns my fifth star. I would recommend them to anyone looking for something semi-sweet/semi-dry. They do well with their traminette and cayuga white that comes in the lightly sweet range. read more

It was nice that the wine tasting was free and a generous glass was only $5. Nice area to sit and relax. I'm a sweet wine person though and their selections were just ok. I've had better fruit wines, but still tasty! read more

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I came for a tasting with a couple friends. The tasting is free and the lady serving us was fantastic. She provided excellent descriptions of all the wines and explanations for the names and flavors. The wine was also delicious. After the tasting, we split a bottle of wine ($15) and relaxed in their lounge/sun room. The only drawback is the interstate noise. The winery is located right next to I-65 so the roar of traffic is distinct in the sun room and on the grounds. Hopefully they will plant some trees/shrubs along the property line so I can give them the 5th star they deserve. No matter what, I'll be back. read more

Four words...Aunt Minnie's Cherry Tree! It tastes exactly like cherry pie and would definitely bring me back to this winery! Wildcat Creek is a beautiful, small winery that offers free tastings (up to 5) and has a beautiful garden area to relax and enjoy a bottle of wine! The staff are friendly and helpful with selections. Great selections from dry to sweet, with amazing fruit wine options which are my favorite! Easy to stop in and pick up a bottle for home or plan a few hours in the afternoon to enjoy a bottle on the grounds with friends and family! Definitely stopping by on my next trip to Lafayette! read more

Wildcat Creek Winery - Only the best! Cherry Pie in a Bottle! - Wine Tasting Room Near Me - Lafayette, Indiana

Wildcat Creek Winery is a small family owned winery in Lafayette, and is very different than the other wineries I have been to in the past. They offer a complementary wine tasting where you can sample any 5 of their about 15 wines. They have a pretty decent selection of wine, from dry to sweet so there is something for every palate. If you wish to purchase wine, it is about $5 a glass, and all of the bottles are under $20. The winery is the first floor of a small house, that is decorated very simplistically. It is not your typical location or ambiance for a winery, and while that's okay, I will say it made an impact on my opinion of the winery. The staff here is awesome, and are some of the nicest people I've met! Definitely a great group of people. I would have liked to see an area to sit and drink wine, with a small plate menu serving cheese and crackers or something. I think they should expand their location and improve the ambiance. There is so much potential for this place to succeed because it is the only winery in Lafayette, and location is perfect for company since it is right off i-65. Overall though, I did have a positive experience here! read more

Pretty good wines but the girl serving us kind of was a little over the top. Cute place.

I remember at first being a little nervous to go in because I've never done wine tasting before, but it was free so I thought why not. The owners & the people who work there are all very welcoming & their wines are amazing! I usually get the Traminette, Riesling, Lafayette Red &/or Aunt Minnie's Cherry Tree. Great place to go when you have friends visiting from elsewhere because the location is very convenient :) read more

I wish I could give zero stars. This place is a joke and a complete tourist trap. Do not go here unless you want to interact with a rude, unprofessional owner. She seems very unwelcoming and seems to not want customers. I went to an after hours event at the winery and all guests were charged $10 whether we tasted the mediocre wine or not and I'm so stupid I bought two bottles. The $10 charge per person is because we used their grounds. For what??? A couple of rickety picnic tables.... ?? read more

Small building that offers tasting of their wines made from grapes grown out of state, so I was a little disappointed in that. I do have to say that the gentleman doing the tasting was very knowledgeable on the wines and it was a fun 30 minute stop for something random to do in a town that offers little in entertainment. You can pick up a few gift items related to wine and cheese, but I'd opt to buy a bottle of their wine to take home. read more

Jewel of Indiana. Visiting from California where wine is overflowing. What a treat to experience the different grape varieties in the wines. I was concerned at first they would be too sweet but fell in love with the aroma and flavor. Not too sweet at all. Kaitlyn, was delightful and extremely knowledgeable. First stop in Indiana and will probably be my last stop as well. read more

Great winery! Really friendly staff and the wines are wonderful. We prefer dry wine but we ended-up sampling their semi-dry wines also and even a semi-sweet cherry wine that the owner insisted that we try. We enjoyed every wine and bought several bottles including the sweet wine! This winery is worth checking-out. We'll definitely return. read more

Loved everything we tasted! Cute small place that also has fun gifts, plus cheese and crackers to go!

Was treated as a first stop for my birthday. The tastings were well described and a pleasant experience. More outdoor seating would be a nice touch on a hot summers day. We throughly enjoyed our visit and the staff were helpful. I would visit again. read more

I was really surprised by this little, locally owned winery. The gentleman that lead my through the tasting fantasy of my life was SO knowledgeable! I am a red drinker and I LOVED the Riesling and new "blush" the Stuben. You must try Aunt Minnie's Cherry Wine. Perfect blend of tart and sweet! read more

This small, family-run winery is a delightful surprise tucked away near Purdue University. We were also pleasantly surprised that the tasting is FREE and the glass of red we enjoyed was only $5. We liked the Prophet's Rock & Lafayette Red the most. They have some unique wines like Aunt Minnie's Cherry Tree and Harvest Cranberry made from cranberries. I was disappointed that they were out of their signature wine, the Traminette. We sat outside in the open field on picnic tables & enjoyed probably the last warm day before winter. read more

We have visited the winery several times and have always received excellent service. We prefer dry wines and have been pleased with the selection. The free tastings are a fantastic bonus when other wineries are charging for them. Based on our experiences, we find it hard to believe that anyone would rate this winery one star. The beautiful setting and friendly staff have always made our visits well worth the trip! read more