Our Story
Country Heritage Winery & Vineyard, founded by Jeremy and Jennifer Lutter, has deep roots in Northeast Indiana, where their family farm has thrived for over a century. The winery and vineyard, established in 2011, has grown into the largest vineyard in Indiana, achieving remarkable success and numerous accolades for its commitment to quality. In 2024, building on their winemaking expertise, they expanded into distilling with the creation of Backroads Distilling Company, which reflects the same care and dedication found in their vineyard. Each bottle from both Country Heritage Winery and Backroads Distilling celebrates their heritage and promises exceptional quality. As a family-owned business led by fourth and fifth-generation farmers, Jeremy and Jennifer’s passion for the land invites all who visit to raise a glass to tradition and innovation.
Our Story
DeKalb County’s &
Fort Wayne’s Best Winery & Event Venue
2025 has been an outstanding year for Country Heritage Winery & Backroads Distilling Company! We’ve proudly secured top honors at the Indiana State Fair Wine & Spirits Competition, including Indiana Wine of the Year & Best in Class - White Hybrid with one of our best sellers, LaCrescent. For the second year in a row, our Ice Age White has secured Indiana Grown Wine of the Year! In addition to those, we brought home over 40 medals, a true testament to our farm-to-bottle craftsmanship. We have once again been recognized as DeKalb County’s #1 Winery and Best Event Venue as well as Fort Wayne’s #1 Winery - honors made possible by your incredible support! Thank you for being part of our journey. We’re excited to continue sharing great wine and spirits, and an unforgettable experience with you through every season.