Shown at the recent ribbon cutting, from left, are Andrea Keller, Syracuse-Wawasee Chamber; Tricia Small, president; Gabe Eberstein; Tarra Freel; Teddy Pieper, Velocity Concepts; Ashleigh Madd; Daniel Richcreek; Lori Richcreek; Chris Mahan, Mahan 9 Group; Lindsey Richcreek; Lisa Mahan, Mahan 9 Group; Steve Fields, Oakwood. (Photo by Elisa Walker)

LEESBURG — A fondness for good wines has developed into a new winery business for a rural Kosciusko County couple. Lori and Daniel Richcreek have opened Tippy Creek Winery at 5920 N. 200E, Leesburg. Recently the Syracuse-Wawasee Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting ceremony at the business recognizing its newest member.

Visit Tippy Creek Winery anytime from noon to 7 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday and noon to 4 p.m. Sunday. Visitors to the winery should keep an eye out for the copper colored roof with three copulas sticking above the surrounding cornfields.

Tippy Creek Winery features 15 wines, which include dry reds, dry white, semi-sweet, sweet, cherry and apple hard ciders and three flavors of wine slushies, all with catchy names, like Wawasee Weekender and Dewart Dry Dock, related to the Kosciusko County’s lakes. The winery also provides wine tastings and wine flights for those wanting to experience multiple flavors in one setting.

Follow Tippy Creek Winery on Facebook for upcoming events and schedules for food trucks/music. Tippy Creek Winery will be open year round, come enjoy the beautiful stone fireplace while sipping on your favorite glass of wine.