Meet River Wine: A Local Collaboration That Tastes Like Summer in Indiana

When you spend enough time on the Pigeon River, you start to notice how each season has its own feeling. Early morning mist rising off the water. Warm afternoons drifting downstream. Cool evenings around the campfire. Early this year, we embarked on a creative project to bottle up that sense of our favorite place and we’re happy to announce that it came to life this Summer!

River Wine is our first signature wine, created in collaboration with our friends at Acres Away Winery, a small vineyard and winery in Ashley, Indiana. Inspired by sunny days on the water, this semi-sweet white blend is refreshing, light, and just a bit adventurous. The perfect pour for summer sipping.

A Taste of Local Flavor and Small-Town Pride

If you’ve ever visited Acres Away Winery, you know how much they care about crafting wines that reflect unique ideas and local community. When we started dreaming up River Wine, we knew it had to be more than just a wine — it needed to feel like an ode to our little corner of Indiana.

From the label design (a nod to the flowing water and natural beauty of the Pigeon River Fish & Wildlife Area) to the crisp, fruit-forward flavor with complex citra hops, every detail was inspired by this place we love.

Whether you’re planning a paddling trip, a camping weekend, or simply looking for something unique to take home, River Wine is a reminder to slow down and enjoy where you are with the people and the beautiful things that you have.

Where to Find River Wine

River Wine is a limited edition release and is available exclusively at:
Acres Away Winery in Ashley, Indiana – stop in for a tasting and bring a few bottles home!
Mongo General Store – our sister business, just down the road from Trading Post Outfitters, convenient for grabbing supplies before or after your river trip.

Our stock in both locations is already going fast, so if you’d like to get a taste of summer in northern Indiana, stop by soon! Once it’s gone, it’s gone.

Pair Your Paddle Trip With a Local Wine Tasting

Combining a day on the Pigeon River with a visit to Acres Away Winery makes for the perfect weekend getaway. Here are a few ideas:

• Attend or plan a Sip & Float, our signature event between both businesses. We have regularly scheduled public events, or you can also book a private Sip & Float for your party, just reach out to our team about available dates and details! These trips include a wine tasting and vineyard tour at Acres Away, followed by a 4 mile river trip to Nasby Dam.

• Pick up River Wine at the Mongo General Store to enjoy back at your campsite!

• Bring a bottle to your next summer gathering to share a little piece of our local river with friends and family.

Visit Us in Mongo, Indiana

We’re proud to be part of this small-town collaboration that celebrates local businesses, local land, and the spirit of exploration. If you’re searching for unique things to do near Shipshewana, Angola, or LaGrange, come experience a taste of Indiana you won’t find anywhere else.

Ready to try it?
Book your next river trip today.
Learn more about Acres Away Winery
Visit the Mongo General Store to pick up a bottle and some river essentials!