Article: Indiana wines: small businesses with a passion.(AGRIBUSINESS)

NEARLY A MILLION people visited Indiana's 34 wineries last year, according to the Indiana Wine Grape Council at Purdue University Although the owners and winemakers are often driven by a passion for their work, the state views their industry as a growing economic sector. Its vibrant small businesses contributed more than $35 million to Indiana's economy last year.

Two new wineries came on line in 2007, Chateau de Pique Winery in Seymour and Stream Cliff Farm Winery in Commiskey Four more are gearing up to open this spring: Wildcat Creek Winery, Lafayette; River City Winery, New Albany; Indian Creek Winery, Georgetown; and Best Vineyards Winery, Elizabeth.

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