Name

Lanthier Winery

Legal name

Lanthier Winery & Distillery

Website

https://lanthierwinery.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1994

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Winery and Distillery

NAICS

Wineries (312130), Distilleries (312140), Wineries (31213)

SIC

Beverages (2080)

akta.pro primary industry

Wineries & Vineyards (Tasting Rooms) (THAFALAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Distilleries (Tasting Rooms) (THAFALAG), Wine Tastings & Vineyard/Winery Tours (THAJAGAD)

Keywords

• Handcrafted winery
• Artisan distillery
• Wine tastings
• Spirits tasting
• Destination winery

Headquarters

HQ city

Madison

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. On-site Wine and Spirits Sales: Direct sales of wines, spirits, and limited releases to visitors at the winery location. Free wine tastings offered, with charges only during Harvest Celebration Festival due to volume.
2. Online Ordering - Pickup and Shipping: Wine shipped to customers' doors via Vinoshipper. Spirits and pickup orders via Square.site. Spirits cannot be shipped due to regulations.
3. Event Tickets and Experiences: Revenue from event tickets including Spring Celebration Festival ($35 per person), Midsummer Celebration charcuterie boxes ($20 per person), and festival participation.
4. Gift Cards: Gift cards available for purchase via Square, enabling gifting and repeat visits.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Lanthier Winery & Distillery produces and sells handcrafted wines and artisan-distilled spirits (vodka, gin, liqueurs, wineshines) at its single-location destination in Madison, Indiana. The business combines beverage production with on-site experiences including a cellar tasting room, art galleries, French Country Gardens, and seasonal festivals. Revenue is driven by direct on-site sales, online wine ordering with shipping, event tickets, and gift cards.

Product overview

Lanthier Winery & Distillery is a single-location winery and distillery in Madison, Indiana, offering a portfolio of award-winning hand-crafted wines and artisan-distilled spirits. The core product line includes 15+ varieties of wines plus 3 holiday wines, alongside distilled spirits including vodkas (SILVER25, Lemon, Vanilla, Schocolade, Wildberry, Pineapple, Kris Kringle), gins (McCarthy's Reserve, Citrus), liqueurs (Orange, Lemon, Lime), wineshines (8 flavors), and seasonal slushies. The company operates limited releases for seasonal occasions (Madtown Springer, Summer Sunshine, Harvest Sangria, Witch's Brew, Holiday Wines) and Madison Regatta specialty wines. Beyond beverage products, the destination experience includes a cellar tasting room, Loft Gallery (rotating art exhibitions), Garden of Art (outdoor fine art gallery), and French Country Gardens spanning multiple seasons. The business hosts numerous annual events including Schocolade Celebration, Daffodil Days, Tulip Time, May Days, Spring Celebration Festival, Midsummer Celebration, Harvest Celebration Festival, Festival of Trees, Spirit of the Season, and Host of Angels. Wine and spirit tastings are available in-person with online ordering and shipping through Vinoshipper and Square platforms.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Vodka (Distilled Spirits) Artisan distilled vodkas including SILVER25 (triple distilled), Lemon Vodka, Vanilla Vodka, Schocolade Vodka, Wildberry Vodka, Pineapple Vodka, and seasonal Kris Kringle Vodka. Available for purchase only at 123 Mill Street location.
• Gin (Distilled Spirits) Premium gins including McCarthy's Reserve Gin and Citrus Gin, both released in 2021. Available in limited quantities and sold only at the 123 Mill Street location.
• Liqueurs Orange, Lemon, and Lime Liqueurs released to commemorate the winery's 30th anniversary. Available for purchase only at Lanthier Winery & Distillery.
• Wineshine Exclusive wineshine collection featuring unique flavor combinations including Bananashine, Warm Apple Pieshine, Coffeeshine, Sweet Sugarshine, Tutti Fruittishine, Nutty Nectarshine, Jalapenoshine, and Grape Monstershine. Gluten-free option available.
• Slushies Wine and vodka-spiked slushies sold February through October with monthly rotating flavors including Frose', Vodkarita, Dreamscicle, and Piña Colada. Now available at 'Slushie Headquarters'.
• Madtown Springer Limited-release springtime beverage featuring lemony freshness and vibrant springtime sass, available March 1 - April 30 annually. Sold by the gallon or 16oz glass.
• Summer Sunshine Slushie Limited-release summer slushie featuring Pineapple Vodka, available Memorial Day weekend through 4th of July annually. Light and refreshing beverage for backyard BBQs and poolside occasions.
• Harvest Sangria One of the original limited releases, featuring Strawberry Blush wine, released September 1-30 annually. Sold by the glass or gallon during Harvest Celebration Festival.
• Witch's Brew Spooky limited-release slushie featuring Blackberry Social wine with hints of cinnamon, available October 1-31 annually. Can be served as a slushie or warmed in a crockpot.
• Holiday Wines (Rudolph Red, St. Nicholas Blush, Snowflake White) Holiday wine collection released annually starting November 1st. Three varieties: Rudolph Red, St. Nicholas Blush, and Snowflake White. Available by bottle or 9oz glass.
• Kris Kringle Vodka Spiced holiday vodka released in November annually, mixing well with ciders and hot chocolates. Available in 200ml and 750ml bottles.
• Madison Regatta Wines Custom-labeled specialty wines created in partnership with the Madison Regatta, featuring unique names like Miss Madison White, Tahoe Miss, Bucketlist White, Maverick Red, Roostertail Red, Gold Cup White, Regatta White, and Regatta Red. Available for pickup July 1-31 annually.
• Wine and Spirit Tastings Relaxed wine and spirits tasting experience in the cellar tasting room with knowledgeable and welcoming staff. Free wine tastings available at leisure; spirit samples offered at $2 each or three for $5.
• Loft Gallery Indoor art gallery featuring rotating exhibitions including 'Picture Perfect' (spring), 'Dimensions in Art' (summer), 'Colors Abound' (autumn), and 'Winter Warm-up' (winter). Also hosts 'Host of Angels' during holidays.
• Garden of Art One of the nation's only outdoor fine art galleries featuring sculptures, paintings, glasswork, and iron work throughout French Country Gardens. Interactive educational fine art experience open to the public free of charge.
• French Country Gardens Extensive gardens featuring seasonal color with over 100,000 daffodils (spring), thousands of tulips (April), and year-round display gardens. Home to the Garden of Art outdoor gallery.
• Schocolade Celebration Week-long Valentine's celebration featuring chocolate-themed activities, hand-dipped gourmet chocuterie platters, chocolate vodka, and the 'Valentine's Crush' slushie. Adults-only event with reservations available for Saturday seating.
• Spring Celebration Festival Annual spring festival held the last Saturday of April featuring gardening classes, plant giveaways, garden tours, and landscape workshops led by master gardeners. Rain or shine event with covered seating.
• Midsummer Celebration Annual summer event held the last Saturday in June featuring free garden tours, seasonal plant divide classes, and gourmet specialty charcuterie boxes. Adults-only appropriate event.
• Harvest Celebration Festival Annual two-day festival held the last full weekend in September featuring artists, crafters, festival food, award-winning wine sampling, and spirits. Free admission, pet and family friendly.
• Festival of Trees Annual holiday event starting the Friday after Thanksgiving featuring over 1,000 glittery decorated trees displayed through Christmas Day. Includes holiday wine and spirit tastings.
• Spirit of the Season Holiday event starting November 1st through New Year's Eve featuring holiday wine and vodka releases including Rudolph Red, St. Nicholas Blush, Snowflake White, and Kris Kringle Vodka.
• Host of Angels Annual holiday exhibition featuring one of the Midwest's largest private collections of angels, displayed from the Friday after Thanksgiving through Christmas at the cellar tasting room and loft gallery.
• Daffodil Days Spring event held March 1-31 featuring over 100,000 daffodils in vibrant colors including traditional yellow, creams, whites, and rare orange, peaches, and pinks. Gardens open dawn to dusk with free admission.
• Tulip Time Annual April event featuring thousands of tulips blooming throughout the French Country Gardens with new colors and varieties daily. Well-behaved children and pets welcome.
• May Days May event featuring continuous rainbow of blossoms including rare perennial and annual flower varieties. Gardens open 7 days a week dawn to dusk with free admission.
• Educational Workshops & Classes Educational programming including 'Crafterdays' with basket weaving, Cricut work, painting, and garden stone step making. Most classes are free. Topics range from wine and business to gardening, art, event planning, and decorating.
• Gift Cards Digital gift cards available for purchase through Square, enabling gifting of Lanthier Winery products to family and friends.

Quantifiable outcome

• Listed among Indiana's top 10 wineries and top 30 free things to do in the state
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Madison RegattacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLanthier Winery has been honored to serve as the exclusive Madison Regatta specialty wine provider for the past few years. They work with the Regatta to create custom labels featuring award-winning wines. No two years are alike, making each bottle a piece of Madison Indiana and Madison Regatta history. Regatta wines are available for pickup July 1st - July 31st annually.
• Indiana Wine Grape GuildcoreOthersCellarmaster Chris Lanthier is a member of the Indiana Wine Grape Guild, serving as a consultant and advisor to individuals seeking to open new wineries in Indiana and throughout the Midwest.
• Madison-Jefferson County Humane SocietyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLanthier Winery supports the Humane Society through donations and fundraising. CEO Tami Hagemier serves on the board and assists with fundraising, humane care issues, and shelter oversight. The winery also hosts fundraising events and matches donations.
• Jacksonville VineyardsminorOthersHistorically sourced grapes from Steve and Mona Crabtree's vineyard in Vevay, Indiana before transitioning to Finger Lakes region grapes. The Crabtree vineyard sits high above the Ohio River, providing ideal conditions for quality wine grapes.
• Visit IndianaminorGTM or Marketing PartnerFeatured as a top 20 in 20 Indiana winery destination on Visit Indiana tourism platform, promoting the winery as a must-visit destination in the state.
• Indiana ArtisanminorGTM or Marketing PartnerRecognized as an Indiana Artisan, featured on their platform showcasing quality artisan producers from the state.
• Indiana WinesminorGTM or Marketing PartnerMember organization promoting Indiana wines and wineries; featured on their website as a member winery.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Oliver Winery: Indiana's largest winery based in Bloomington, offering a broad wine portfolio and Creekbend Estate Vineyard. Highly comparable as an Indiana winery serving tourists and direct-to-consumer buyers, though at materially greater scale than Lanthier.

Direct peers

• Huber Winery & Vineyards: Family-owned Indiana winery and distillery in Starlight producing estate wines and spirits. Closest analogue to Lanthier on combined winery-plus-distillery, family-owned, destination-visit model in Indiana.
• Turtle Run Winery: Small Southern Indiana winery in Corydon offering handcrafted wines and tasting-room experiences. Directly comparable in scale, geography (Southern Indiana), and DTC tasting-room business model.
• Brown County Winery: Indiana destination winery in Nashville with multiple tasting locations, vineyards, and a strong events calendar. Comparable as a small Indiana winery leveraging tourism, festivals, and DTC retail.
• Chateau de Pique: Small Indiana winery in Seymour producing handcrafted wines with on-site tastings. Closely comparable as a single-site, handcrafted Indiana winery serving local tourism.
• Cardinal Spirits: Indiana craft distillery in Bloomington producing vodka, gin, and liqueurs with on-site tasting room. Directly comparable as an Indiana craft distillery with destination DTC model and spirit tasting flights.
• Hard Truth Distilling: Indiana craft distillery based in Nashville producing whiskey, gin, vodka, and rum with a tasting room and tourism-focused experience. Comparable Indiana craft distillery with destination and DTC emphasis.
• Best Vineyards: Family-owned Indiana winery in Elizabeth producing handcrafted estate wines. Closely comparable as a small Indiana family winery with handcrafted production and tasting-room focus.
• Winzerwald Winery: Small family-owned Indiana winery in Bristow producing German-style wines. Comparable as a small Indiana family winery with handcrafted production and tasting-room model.
• Starlight Distillery: Indiana artisan distillery operating alongside Huber Winery in Starlight, producing bourbon, gin, vodka, and rum. Closely comparable as an Indiana producer pairing winery and distillery operations with on-site tastings.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments

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