Satek winery

About Us

Satek Winery started as a commercial vineyard, selling grapes to other Indiana wineries, in 1992. The intent was to eventually open our own winery as a “retirement” business.

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Historical Figures

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Satek Winery Facts

Satek Winery started as a commercial vineyard, selling grapes to other Indiana wineries, in 1992.  The intent was to eventually open our own winery as a “retirement” business. 

The vineyard was established on land owned by the family on the north end of Lake James. The land was purchased in 1915 by Pam Satek’s great grandfather Fred Kreibaum. The land was a working apple orchard for many years, but had grown wild when the Satek’s started the vineyard in 1992. 

Groundbreaking for the winery was held in late 1999. The winery opened on June 30, 2001 with Pam, Larry and one part time employee. Satek Winery currently has 24 employees.

All the original wine in 2001 was made from grapes grown in Satek Winery’s Lake James vineyard.  The winery opened with four wines, although eventually 12 wines would be released during 2001.

Although vineyard acreage has increased, the winery’s needs have outstripped the growth and Satek Winery has had to purchase grapes.  Most (80%) are from other Indiana, Michigan and Pennsylvania vineyards to remain as close in character to our grapes as possible. California grapes are also purchased.

Wines grown on Satek Winery vineyards have won gold medals, and Best in Class awards, from dry red and white wines to semi-sweet red and white wines. 

Donations

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You may email this completed form to us at morgand@satekwinery.com, drop off in person or mail to:

Satek Winery, 6208 N. Van Guilder Rd., Fremont, IN 46737.

Our awards

Satek Winery has had nearly 80% of its wines win medals in the third largest international wine competition in the US for each of the last three years.

Our Owners

Pam & Larry Satek

Pam Satek, an Indiana University graduate, was a teacher, followed by being a Principal of an Elementary School in the Lutheran School System for 16 years. Larry Satek holds a Ph.D. in Chemistry and was a research scientist for 23 years, after 7 years of being a college chemistry professor.

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Historical Figures

Adhemar de Chaunac

The DeChaunac grape varietal is named for him.

Baron von Steuben

The Steuben grape varital is named for him.
Steuben County, Indiana (where we are located) is also named for him.

Marshal Ferdinand Foch

The Marechal Foch grape varietal is named for him
1992 Vineyard planted at Lake James.
1998 Satek sells 8 tons of grapes on average annually.
1999 Fremont Town Council gives approval for proposed Satek Winery.
  Winery groundbreaking.
2000 First grape crush.
2001 Winery Grand Opening, 4 wines introduced (DeChaunac, Steuben, 101 Lakes Red & Seyval Blanc).
2002 Introduced Merlot, Merechal Foch, Chardonnay, Syrah and Soren’s Favorite.
  Satek Winery wins 7 medals at their first International Wine Competition (2-gold, 3-Silver, 2 Bronze).
  Vineyard at the Winery planted.
2003 Satek Winery featured in Wall Street Journal.
  Port (Satek’s first dessert wine) introduced.
  “Kreibaum Bay” name first used.
2004 Corker machine purchased (hand corking was done before this time).
2005 “Branded” corks first used. They’re free from the supplier if you sell enough wine.
2006 Winery expansion.
  Tractor purchased.
  First harvest of Wild Winds Vineyards.
2007 “Plate and Frame” filter purchased.
2008 6 other local grapes growers contracted.
2009 8th Anniversary
  Forklift purchased.
  Annual production is at 10 times first year production.
  Wine distribution initiated. Formation of “Vine2Wine”.

 

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We Can't Wait to See You!

Our tents may be used on a "first come, first served" basis, no reservations.

No other alcohol or wine may be brought onto our premises, it is Indiana Law.

Monday to Sunday

Closed New Year's Day, Easter, Thanksgiving & Christmas Day

10:00 am - 6:00 pm

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260-495-WINE(9463)

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6208 N. Van Guilder Rd. Fremont, Indiana 46737