About Us
The Story of Tippy Creek Winery
Tippy Creek Winery is a family business, and their story began in December 2009 when Daniel and Lori Richcreek’s children gifted them a wine-making kit for Christmas.
Daniel immediately became invested in the process of winemaking and it quickly became more than a hobby for him. He regularly made wines to give as gifts to friends and family, who started requesting even more of the wine he made.
Turning A Hobby Into A Winery
As the Richcreek’s home garage quickly became too small for the wine production Daniel was invested in, the couple began to dream of opening their own winery. Daniel enrolled in wine-making classes at UC Davis in California and the couple began learning what opening a winery in Northern Indiana would entail.
As regular visitors of wineries throughout Indiana and Michigan, their love for the wine industry grew and they couldn’t wait to share their experiences and love of wine with others. The original plan for the winery was sketched on a local restaurant placemat!
Breaking Ground
On a beautiful Indiana summer night in 2014, the family shared a bottle of Daniel’s wine on the back patio and decided to name the winery they planned to open the following year Tippy Creek Winery.
The name was created to pay homage to the Tippecanoe River running just behind the Richcreek’s property and includes the last half of their name.
In July 2015, the Richcreeks broke ground on the commercial building for the winery and Tippy Creek Winery opened its doors in May 2016, making their dream a reality.
Lori Richcreek — Co-Owner of Tippy Creek Winery
Thriving In Leesburg Indiana
Tippy Creek Winery has welcomed wine enthusiasts, local community members, and everyone interested in trying their wines since the day their doors opened. Lori and Daniel are members of the Indiana Wine Association and regularly connect with other local winemakers.
As the first and only farm winery in Kosciusko County, Tippy Creek Winery is a truly unique jewel in the Northern Indiana landscape. Their wines typically include grapes with robust flavors from Michigan, the Finger Lakes of New York, Chile, and Argentina.
Our Timeline
2009
December 2009
Received A Winemaking Kit For Christmas
Our children gifted us this kit and Daniel immediately became invested in the winemaking process.
2014
June 2014
Named The Winery: Tippy Creek Winery
Our children helped us decide on the name for the winery, paying homage to the river behind our property and the last part of our last name: Richcreek.
2015
July 2015
Broke Ground On The Winery
We broke ground on the commercial building for the winery with the goal of opening our doors the following spring.
2016
May 2016
Tippy Creek Winery Opened
Our dream became a reality right before the summer season of 2016 and we’ve been growing and thriving ever since!
Daniel Richcreek — Co-Owner of Tippy Creek Winery
Experience Tippy Creek Winery
The winery regularly hosts events that are open to the public, including weekly trivia nights, comedy club nights, and more. Groups can book tours and tastings in advance and the winery has become a favorite destination for private parties.
Tippy Creek Winery is a family-friendly winery that is open to all ages as long as children are supervised while on the property.
