"2016-11-03T00:00:00"^^ . "It was our first trip to Madison so we were on a mission to find the best spots in town. We ran into a local downtown and she recommended Thomas Family Winery so of course we had to check it out!\n\nThe building is off the Main Street toward the water and it is just wonderful. Cute, cozy and inviting. We have visited tons of wineries during our travels and this one has to be the most unique. The decor was fantastic - the best Halloween decor I have ever seen! Cindie Vanderbur's art was fabulous - a series featuring characters from some of the best horror films! The outdoor space was large and peaceful. \n\nWe decided to do the tasting because we had never been here before. All their wines and ciders are really unique and not the usual sugar bombs (although I enjoy those once in a while as well ;) ). The recipes hearken back to an era when settlers were first coming to America - ciders made with crab apples and barrel aging the wines...safe drinking water was hard to find back then so distilling was the way to go! Everything we tasted came with a beautifully told story by the owner herself. \n\nAfter sampling, we each got a full glass of wine and cider and the owner offered to put together a meat and cheese plate that would compliment our drinks. We were not one bit disappointed! The warm (and in-house baked) bread was wonderful with the smoked duck, salami, and various cheeses. We were in heaven!\n\nThis is definitely a must-see destination - a quick drive from Indy and it is 10000% worth it!"^^ . . "0"^^ . "5"^^ . "0"^^ . "0"^^ . . .