INSPIRING LIFE

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’

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.

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

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

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.

Before The Rejoicing Vine ever poured its first glass, a wedding—and a timeless story about the best wine—shaped everything we’d become.

The Rejoicing Vine joins Wish-TV's Daybreak to talk sustainable agriculture and sparkling wine in Indiana.

On WISH-TV’s All Indiana The Rejoicing Vine got the chance to shine on set and share what makes our little Indianapolis winery so special.

As part of Purdue Wine Appreciation, I had the honor of lecturing on the art and science of sparkling wine—demonstrating how The Rejoicing Vine’s sustainable, Indiana-grown wines can hold their own alongside Champagne and Burgundy.

Returning to my alma mater, I had the joy of teaching Purdue horticulture students about regenerative agriculture and the future of Indiana wine. Together, we explored how sustainability, science, and faith come together to cultivate life—one vine, one glass, and one student at a time.