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A Fresh Pour of Creativity: Meet Sydney
If you’ve visited the Rejoicing Vine lately, you may have seen Sydney, a new face around the winery, behind the tasting room counter, outside on the patio, taking photos, or typing away on her laptop. Sydney is customer-facing, but behind the scenes, she’s creating content, helping with events, and brainstorming new ways to connect with the community. As our Marketing & Sales Intern, she brings creativity, energy, and a passion for storytelling to the vineyard experience. Ab
Brent
May 29
The Peony Experiment: What Indiana's State Flower Taught Us About Hidden Things in Wine & Faith
We set out to make a simple peony syrup to celebrate Indiana Peony Festival. What we got instead was a jar of plain yellow liquid and an unexpected lesson about hidden potential, divine calling, and why the most vibrant things are often invisible until the right moment.
Brent
May 20
Pink Peony Club: An Indiana-Inspired Sparkling Wine Cocktail
A floral sparkling cocktail inspired by Indiana itself? Meet the Pink Peony Club, a refreshing twist on a French 75 made with peony petal syrup and Traminette wine available at The Rejoicing Vine in Indianapolis.
Brent
May 8
Cultivating Life at the Market: Your Guide to the Carmel, Broad Ripple, and Brownsburg Farmers Markets
This summer you'll find The Rejoicing Vine at some of central Indianapolis' best farmers markets — Carmel, Broad Ripple, and Brownsburg. Whether you're building the perfect charcuterie board, hunting seasonal produce, or just looking for a great community experience, here's everything you need to know before you visit.
Brent
May 7
Meet the Music: An Evening with Rob Amrhein
Meet the Music - Learn about local musician and avid Beatles fan Rob Amrhein
Emily
May 2
How Regenerative Farming is Changing the Way We Grow Wine in Indiana
What Is Regenerative Farming? Here in Indiana, farming is part of our identity. It shapes our landscape, our communities, and the way we gather around the table. But not all farming looks the same—and more importantly, not all farming has the same impact on the environment. If you’ve visited our winery, you’ve probably heard us use the word regenerative. But what does that actually mean? And why does it matter—for your wine, your food, and even the water here in Indiana? Let’
Brent
Apr 28
Big Yellow – The Story Behind Naming Our New Traminette Wine
What if the unexpected parts of your story are actually leading somewhere meaningful? The story behind “Big Yellow” is rooted in that belief—a reminder that no matter what comers our way, something good is still being formed.
Brent
Apr 16
Big Yellow - A Bubbly Twist on Traminette Indiana's Signature Wine Grape
Big Yellow is our new Traminette wine — Indiana’s state grape. Learn about its flavors and the fascinating science behind this beloved Hoosier varietal.
Brent
Apr 10
The Easter Wine Story: Five Glasses, Four Promises, and One Very Famous Dinner
Egg hunts and chocolate bunnies weren't a part of the original Easter story but wine was. Learn about the history and connection of wine with Easter.
Brent
Apr 2
Double Portion of Gratitude: Rejoicing Vine Voted Best Winery in Indy (Again)
Back-To-Back Voted Best Winery of Suburban Indy On March 17th, we received news that left us both humbled and deeply grateful — for the second year in a row, The Rejoicing Vine has been named “Best Winery in Suburban Indy” by Current Publishing’s Best of Suburban Indy 2026 . See all the winners in this year’s publication: 👉 https://youarecurrent.com/bestof2026/ This recognition as one of the best wineries in Indianapolis is especially meaningful because it comes directly fr
Brent
Mar 27
Is Your Wine Vegan? Or Even Vegetarian? The Shocking Truth About Mass-Produced Wine
In an era where our food system feels increasingly opaque, many of us have become skeptical about what we buy at the grocery—and for good reason. While often attributed to processed foods (rightfully so), we should also be demanding better fruit and vegetables. Multiple studies have shown In the past ~50 years the nutritional density of our fruits and vegetables has declined by 25 to 50% [1] [ 2 ][ 3 ]. Where our food comes from, how it was grown, and what was added to it ma
Brent
Mar 9
The Lucky Charm: A Magically Delicious Wine Cocktail in Indianapolis
Find your pot of gold this year with The Lucky Charm cocktail at The Rejoicing Vine
Emily
Mar 1
Cultivated Ground. How God was preparing the ground long before our Indianapolis winery existed.
The origin story of The Rejoicing Vine Indianapolis winery — how hardship, lost identity, and rocky ground became the cultivated soil a calling could finally grow from.
Brent
Feb 20
Four Leaf Fresca: A Fresh Green St Patrick’s Day Cocktail Recipe
Fresh, vibrant, and naturally green, the Four Leaf Fresca is a St Patrick’s Day cocktail recipe that’s light, herbaceous, and perfectly sparkling.
Brent
Feb 17
Pot of Gold: A St Patty’s Day Sparkling Cocktail Recipe
Looking for the perfect St Patrick’s Day cocktail? Pot of Gold is bright, bubbly, and dusted with edible gold glitter — a lucky sip for your holiday celebration.
Brent
Feb 17
The Whipped & Smitten: A Flirty & Festive Wine Cocktail in Indianapolis, Perfect for Indy Date Night
Meet the perfect date night cocktail that will leave you feeling Whipped & Smitten.
Emily
Feb 1
The Christmas Cake: A Festive & Sweet Wine Cocktail in Indianapolis
Deck the halls with our latest festive cocktail - The Christmas Cake
Emily
Dec 1, 2025
The Best Wine - The Wedding Story That Shaped Our Indiana Winery
Before The Rejoicing Vine ever poured its first glass, a wedding—and a timeless story about the best wine—shaped everything we’d become.
Brent
Nov 11, 2025
'Say Cheese' for a Cause: Family Photos in Indianapolis That Give Back
At The Rejoicing Vine Winery in Indianapolis, Indiana, our mission has always been to Cultivate Life — not just in the vineyard, but in the lives around us. Our commitment to sustainability, regenerative farming, and community care extends naturally to supporting families facing food insecurity. For the past two years, we’ve hosted "Photos for Food", a special event where family photo sessions become a way to make a real difference in people’s lives. The Story Behind Photos
Brent
Oct 25, 2025
Featured on WISH-TV: Indiana Winery Shares How Local Grapes Sparkle with Purpose
The Rejoicing Vine joins Wish-TV's Daybreak to talk sustainable agriculture and sparkling wine in Indiana.
Brent
Oct 15, 2025
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