Peace Water Winery

I came in here on Saturday with a group of my girlfriends for a wine tasting and had an absolutely awesome time. The interior of this place is adorbz. com. Seriously, so cute! I also love that they donate 50% of their profits to charity, and they also don’t accept tips — donate your would-​be tip money into the handful of charity baskets they have for different nonprofits throughout the Indy area.
While I’m definitely not a wine expert, I enjoyed the five wines (three whites, two reds) that I tasted. I would say that their wines were mostly on the sweeter side, which I like, but if you’re a huge fan of super dry reds, this might not be your place.
While they don’t serve food, you are welcome to bring your own in or order from one of the many restaurants around the downtown Carmel area.
This place was hopping pretty much the whole time that we were there, so it can be hard to snag a seat, especially if you’re with a fairly large group. Luckily, we were able to share a space in the back room with another group of ladies and enjoy the bottle of rose that we purchased following our tasting.
This was such a fun afternoon at a really unique place. Love their mission, enjoyed their wine, and liked the laid-​back atmosphere. Will definitely be back!

What IS that place, I wondered as I drove through downtown Carmel. I could see into the intriguing storefront and was charmed by the ambience. A few days later I was able to stop in with a friend to see for myself. We each selected a glass of wine, and settled into one of the cozy seating areas for a long chat. The vibe was relaxed and friendly, the wine was delicious and we spent a lovely afternoon in a new favorite hang out. Take a good look at the drop-​dead gorgeous chandelier over the bar… it is a highlight of their décor.

Disappointed in the nearby local shopping options, the boy and I snuck in to Peace Water Winery this weekend to escape the wet/​cold and prepare for a future ice skating adventure.
The winery is run out of Indianapolis, but the grapes are grown in California. They have a very cool fundraising program, in which they give a significant amount of their profits to eight different charities each month. It’s nice to see a local business giving back!
They offer tastings of five wines for $ 10, which is a great deal, or you can buy single glasses. They were out of two red options when we were there, but I opted to try all of the white wines and the rosé anyway. I tend to like sweeter wines, so I really enjoyed three of the samples. I imagine someone with more experience with wine would probably enjoy the sampling more. They have dry erase menus, so you can rate your samples. Bottles are fairly reasonably priced.
My favorite part about my experience was the cute double-​sided fireplace with comfy seating. Perfect cozy atmosphere when it’s cold and miserable out.

Okay, full disclosure: I work at the tasting bar of a competing winery. I came with a very critical mindset. That said, I am blown away by the atmosphere, friendliness and, most importantly, the wine. The tasting bar has a modern, ergonomic design which comfortably accommodates 14. I suspect a couple or more could be squeezed in. Other seating offers 2 & 4 tops; a table to seat 8 – 10 and some modern couch seating on either side of the fireplace. For warm weather, a rear patio adds to the space. Zinfandel is big & chewy — just as I like it. Parking on Main St in the Arts and Design district can be tough but this place and its neighbors in the immediate environs make it worth it. I’m sold (not a sell out) on the consideration given to detail. Too many establishments focus only on ‘the bottom line’. P’Water adds the charitable bent of giving ½ of the profits to charities. Truly, there is no downside to this place. Okay, more wine choices would be a great addition.

A great spot for an after work glass of wine… or three! When the weather is nice or we’ve just had a long day, my boss and I walk down the street for a refreshing glass of wine and enjoy the outside patio, front or back! They recently opened a covered patio in the back of the property with many large tables and seating.
They give back to the community when you purchase a bottle and the staff is friendly.
I wish I could give it 4.5 stars because it is just missing one thing… food! I’ve had the conversation with them about this before and they are not anticipating having any food menu soon, but I would stay a lot longer if I could munch on some apps while I sipped my Bliss.

My new favorite place to get wine. Carmel needed a place like Peace Water and I can’t wait to go back.

I moved to the north side of Indianapolis about three months ago, and this is my favorite place to imbibe so far. I’ve visited twice. The tasting room is decorated in a whimsical yet stylish way — very California, which makes sense since that’s where the grapes come from (I believe the owners are also from CA, or lived there?) The new patio is also beautiful, comfortable and relaxing. They allow you to bring in food, and my group of girlfriends and I took advantage of this by bringing a potluck. They didn’t seem to mind at all. Friendly service.
Most importantly, their wine is fantastic. Having spent the last five years living in a small «wine country» of sorts in Central Coast California, I was so glad to find great wine made with California grapes — it really makes a difference in quality and flavor!

Great wine tasting experience in Carmel. They feature wines made in California, and ½ of the proceeds go to one of the various charities they support. A bottle of their cabernet would make a great gift. Able to bring food in to their space and share a bottle of wine with friends there.

Ok, I want this place to be in Chicago. It’s amazing. I was in Carmel for a work trip and absolutely fell in love with this chic, trendy, cozy winery. The prices are great too!
You can sample 5 wines for $ 10, you stand at the beautiful bar while tasting and our bartender was so sweet! It’s a great little place for a girl’s day/​night, a shower of some sort, bachelorette party or even just happy hour after a long work day/​week! It’s also kind of romantically decorated, so it would be a great spot to start off date night!
I’ll frequent this place when I’m in town for work, no question about that!

An unexpected surprise!!! We tried 4 reds and we’re pleased with them all. They don’t serve food but you can bring carry out IN from the neighboring eateries.
50% of the profits, of wine bottle purchases, go to an assortment of charities.
I’m told there will be outdoor seating soon and music.

Simply sublime! Like a falcon, I have been stalking Peace Water like prey for months. I have driven by it so many times thinking «doesn’t that place look simply scrumptious.» My plans to visit never seemed to work out, until today.
I might be a beer girl but I can dabble in the wine sipping on an occasion. These wines are impressive! Their winemaker is based in California and they use grapes sourced from Sonoma & Napa. For $ 10 you can sample up to 5 wines or you can purchase wine by the glass. I typically like my wine red & dry, I found a good variety of those options here. My favorites were the Zen (2012 Red Zinfandel), Passion (2012 Cabernet Sauvignon), and the Sublime (2012 Pinor Noir). Just listen to the sounds of the Zen…“Harmonious and tranquil, with hints of raspberry, black pepper, and baked pie.” Hear that, baked pie! Buddha in a bottle indeed!
Other things that impressed me:
(Y) — Family is a stong central focus here. Their son Jordan, who was also our wine sommelier (great guy by the way… very genuine, attentive, and helpful) designed the space. He has a degree in architecture. Laura, his mother did the decorating. It has a cozy indie arts & vintage marketplace feel. You can’t help but stare at the lighting details and that fancy crystal chandelier over the bar. Little lights are draped all along the ceiling. Lots of cute seating areas. Several near the fireplace. The theme here is obvious and would make any hippie proud. Peace & love! I think I am in love with that large circular cozy nook (by the fire). I will call it «the buddha room» it’s perfect for groups. It would also be great for wine & massage nights similar to «mead & knead» events held at New Day Meadery.
(Y) — 50% of their profits go to 8 charities throughout the year selected by the families 8 children. Charities are displayed on the «Giving Wall.» Each time you buy a bottle you are given a token. You choose which charity you wish to donate with your token. I don’t know about you but I think that is pretty groovy (I am sticking with the theme here).
(Y) — If you join the Peace Posse wine club, wine will personally be delivered to your home by Reggie their vintage 1966 21 window VW hippie van! This along with other perks make joining this club sound like true Nirvana.
(Y) — The bar area is 21+ but families with kids are welcome in «the Buddha room».
(Y) — If you have friends or family that love peace signs they will love the bottle art which includes a peace sign. The bottle corks tie back into the family theme and use a design to include the hands of their 8 children. It’s all in those details!
Future Plans/​Notes:
Front & back outdoor seating areas are part of their future master plans. Also, distribution of their wines will be coming soon to local restaurants & bars in Indy.
Lots of wonderful things happening here that simply make me want to say «Give Peace a chance» you won’t regret it.

What’s the rush Peace Water Winery?
This review would have been a 5-​star, but I had to deduct because I felt rushed. A friend and I went here the other day before the work day was over and we were the only ones there at the time. I thought, «Alright! We get the place to ourselves and we can take our time!» Not so much. The guy that was working (one of the owner’s 8 children) acted like he had better things to do. Maybe he was under a deadline or maybe we just went at a bad time, but it was a bit uncomfortable.
Other than that, this place is quite a gem. Located in the Carmel Arts & Design district, this winery popped up about 6 months ago. All their wine comes from California and when you purchase a bottle of wine from their collection, 50% goes to a charity that the owner’s 8 children have chosen. They are listed on chalkboards against a wall near the entrance and you can put donations in baskets beside them. Such a great idea!
The whole vibe in this place is 60’s from the décor to the names of their wine, but the overall interior looks more like a rustic chic barn. There are several seating areas to enjoy your wine, but my friend and I opted to do the wine tasting of 5 wine samples for $ 10. Stations are set up at the main bar/​counter and they go over the wines with you. You pay at the end of your tasting. My favorite was probably Zen, a nice red.
Overall, we had fun, but we would have loved to have taken our time and not felt like we were being timed or something. Mama can’t drink too fast! :)
Peace & love — pay them a visit!

Not only is this place beautifully decorated and stocked with delicious wine but they also have a wonderful concept where 50% of wine bottle sales are donated to the charity of the customer’s choice. Customers are given a token to drop in the basket next to the lovely chalkboard signs for many deserving charities such as Art with a Heart, Charity Water, Equus Foundation, Love on a Leash, the Jesse G Library in Ethiopia, Peyton Manning Children’s Hospital, and Dance Marathon for Riley Children’s Hospital.

We really liked Peace Winery! It’s the perfect place to relax with friends. The wine tasting is around $ 10 and there is plenty of room to sit and chat. The location is great on Main St in Carmel. We’ve been twice and will be back!

All of the things that you could possibility want from a wine bar, you get from Peace Water Winery.
You can’t beat the location on Main Street in Carmel. Easy parking and within walking distance of a lot of local hangouts. The interior resembles a barn that has been decked out for a classy wedding reception with white rafters, swanky seating, and a beautiful chandelier. You can sit at high tables, enjoy couches next to a roaring fire, or slouch in a bunch of bean bags with your best friends. Lots of great options.
For wine, you can either get a glass, a taster, or a bottle. There are a lot of different options and the friendly staff seem to be informed enough to help you make a decision. I enjoyed the pinot noir «Sublime» and look forward to trying their other selections. The prices are comparable to getting a bottle/​glass from a low-​mid range restaurant.
Another cool thing is that they donate half of the proceeds of bottle sales to a charity of your choice. You get a peace sign token that you can put into the labelled baskets on the charity wall. All of the charities seem to be locally based and they do a big variety of things.
I will definitely be recommending this place to friends and family alike and I will go back many times.

I’ve been to Peace Water a several times. Located on Main Street in Carmel, IN, Peace Water truly is a great place to grab as much wine as you can carry. They are locally owned, but make the wine in California. If you’re looking for super sweet Indiana Wine, you’ll not find it here … you’ll find Napa/​Sonoma wines instead. The dryer style suites me and I’m sure I’ll continue to go back!

A blend of California sophistication with local flavor makes this venue a perfect stop for good wine and Hoosier hospitality. Whether it be for a tasting or relaxing moment with a bottle of wine, you won’t be disappointed with this gem nestled in the Carmel Arts district

This place is so inviting and friendly we had to walk in. I can’t drink so didn’t taste any of the wines but between the few of my friends who did, two walked away with bottles of wine and said they really liked several of the selections.
The reason I’m rating somewhere I can’t even consume the product is that they give 50% of their profits to charity. FIFTY PERCENT. The organizations that they donate to were chosen by their eight children — so there are eight options when you buy a bottle of wine of what cause will benefit from your purchase.
This place is what you can only hope each business can be like — warm, incredibly friendly, and giving of their profits back to the community.

My husband Jason and I were looking for somewhere to enjoy a good bottle of wine after eating dinner in a noisy, chaotic dinner setting. We ended up strolling along the Fine Arts District of Carmel the night before a huge art festival. Main street was closed and tons of vendors were setting up for tomorrow morning.
We passed the Peace Water Winery storefront and it was so inviting. From minute one we felt welcomed even though we hadn’t the slightest clue about California wines and initially were just poking around.
Jordan greeted us and unhurriedly explained their menu, pricing, and services. We decided to go with a wine tasting of five wines for $ 10, and from start to finish were impressed with the level of education, service, and attentiveness from this young man. Jordan indicated that one of the Peace Water Winery aims was an educational component about the wines they carry which are starkly different than the regional selection, and he articulately spoke about differences between oaked vs. non oaked chardonnay, and suggested the best sequencing in which to do our tastings.
The setting is a little funky for my taste, but the ambiance was relaxed, organic, and friendly. The flow of tables to wine bar was cohesive and patrons could gather freely around the center bar or take their glasses to a table. One aspect did not interrupt the other. We thoroughly enjoyed our last stop of the evening and (preferring full-​bodied wines) ended up taking home a bottle of their Greatful Red, labeled as a ‘table red’ but is a balanced blend with a hint of Malbec.
Bottom line, the service and wine is definitely five stars, for rookies and wine snobs alike. We will definitely be back.