About Us

Located on 200 acres near Batesville Indiana this is a family owned winery. For Indiana Native & Founder Tom Ertel, Ertel Cellars Winery is a dream come true. 

Tom’s sister, Patti (Ertel) Hoff, is responsible for the business office activities.

(l to r) Tom Ertel and Brian Ahaus.

Brian has been the wine maker for Ertel Cellars since 2006. Prior to joining Ertel Cellars he had 15 plus years experience of winemaking.

We invite you to tour our cellars, enjoy a meal, raise your glass in celebration…and return often.

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