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We're not afraid to have our heads in the clouds

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Dreaming big is what we do

What started as a hobby back in the 1960s, has grown Oliver Winery into one of the largest wineries in the U.S. We are also a world-class destination, ranked among Travel + Leisure's top 25 wineries to visit in the U.S.

Oliver Winery's first Cameron hot air balloon envelope took flight in 1985.

Launching a new look for Oliver Winery in 1985.

Oliver Winery balloon shadow over Creekbend Vineyard in Bloomington, Indiana.

A uniquely Oliver perspective.

A pair of Oliver Winery hot air balloons float in the sky.

We've flown for nearly 50 years.

Bill Oliver with his parents, launching a paper hot air balloon in 1971.

Bill Oliver's passion for hot air balloons started with this childhood creation.

Newly licensed balloon pilot, Bill Oliver, at the Judson balloon race in 1976

Newly licensed balloon pilot, Bill Oliver, in 1976.

Bill Oliver's first balloon flight, 1976

Bill Oliver's first balloon flight, 1976

Bill Oliver and fellow balloonists load fuel tin a basket in Peru, Indiana in 1976

Fueling dreams, 1976.

The Camelot Mead balloon prepares for takeoff at Griffy Lake dam.

Camelot Mead, the first balloon to fly for Oliver Winery.

Taking Wine to New Heights

Hot air balloons are part of the winery’s story. Bill Oliver, one of our founders, is a hot air balloonist and avid aviator. His dreamer’s spirit is at the heart of our brand.

As we grow, our philosophy is rooted in the belief that all styles of wine deserve the highest craft and respect. We make our top-rated wines in the gentlest way possible. Each one of them share one common characteristic: real, fruit-forward taste.

Oliver Winery's staff work to represent the company's core values and purpose in winemaking and service.

A place for dreamers

Oliver Winery Bottling Line team celebrates ribbon cutting on a state-of-the-art new line

Our People

We're a collection of the curious and the creative. The scientist and the artist. Purveyors of focus and fun. A community of smart professionals with a knack for doing things differently. We share a passion for quality and desire to get things done. Most of all, we love sharing great wine.

Meet Our People
Employee in hot air balloon holding bottle

Hot air balloons are completely pointless, except for pure joy. A beautiful, singular experience. Never the same, always familiar. Their sole purpose is fun. Like wine.

--Bill Oliver, Founding Family Member and Board Member

Our Core Values©

RESPECT PEOPLE

Respect others in your interactions with fellow staff, customers, suppliers, and all you meet in conducting winery business. Listen as much as you talk. Be respectful, friendly, and dependable.

EXPECT QUALITY

Quality matters. Expect the best from yourself and fellow staff. Do your job with pride and attention to detail.

THINK DIFFERENTLY

Be curious and creative. Seek out ways to improve our products, our brand, our service, and our facility.

GET STUFF DONE

Make smart decisions and deliver results. See solutions, not roadblocks. Execute great ideas with urgency.

We give back to our local community in many ways, including flying our hot air balloons at local festivals.

Community Impact

Giving is part of living the good life. We're humbled to be able to support the local communities that make Indiana such a great home for our company and the causes that move our wider world forward.

How we care