Our History

Nestled in the heart of quaint Nevada City is Indian Springs Vineyards Tasting Room. This enchanting winery produces awarding winning wines and features a Tasting Room where guests can taste spectacular wines at no cost while shopping in the Wine Gift Shop filled with one-of-the- kind whimsical and practical wine gifts.

This landmark Nevada County winery began back in 1983 when Dennis W. Ball, Owner of Indian Springs Vineyards and Winery, started building his vineyards with uncompromising attention to details. Dennis' growing and vineyard management routines attracted lucrative contracts with several of Napa and Sonoma County's best wineries. This early success of the original Indian Springs Vineyards helped pave the way to reestablish Nevada County wine heritage as an integral part of California's wine industry.

Today, the winery has evolved into a "must see" stop, by all who visit Nevada County and is recognized by locals as a producer of spectacular events such as the Bella Nota Concert, a fund raiser for Nevada County's Hospitality House and elegant wine receptions for area artists. Indian Springs Vineyards offers other seasonal and special events for its Wine Club members and non-wine Club Members too, such as its romantic Valentine's Day Dinner, delightful holiday events, and monthly and daily special wine discount offerings.

Upon tasting Indian Springs Vineyards wines, you will notice that you have discovered something surprisingly special. The enchantment of each taste convinces you that the wine was developed through accumulated years of knowledge, expertise and passion. These wonderful wines are made in harmony with world renowned winemaker, Jed Steele. Jed and Indian Springs Winery have been working together for nearly twenty years. Recently, Indian Springs won a Gold Medal for its 2005 Syrah Port at the San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition and a Gold Medal for its 2006 Hog Wild Red Wine!

Indian Springs Vineyards Wines complement any occasion and meal. To taste these award winning wines and more-please stop by the tasting room to personally select your favorite wine. While you are there, take your time to chat with our friendly and informative staff. They can help you with wine parings and local "Gold County" stories to boot!

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