The popularity of locally harvested wines expands every year, and both Kansas and Missouri are home to dozens of vineyards and wineries. Many of these wineries are within an hour’s drive of Kansas City, making them a great day trip for tasting the best of the local harvest.
Downtown Kansas City
1505 Genessee St., Ste. 100, Kansas City, MO
913.890.3289
Tasting Room Hours: Tue.-Thu. & Sat., 11:00-6:00; Fri., 11:00-7:00; Sun., Noon-5:00.
The Amigoni family makes award-winning wines from fruit grown in their vineyards in Centerview, MO. Their urban tasting room is located near Kemper Arena, making it a perfect stop on the way to the American Royal or after a weekend of shopping in the West Bottoms.
North
Jowler Creek Vineyard & Winery
16905 Jowler Creek Rd., Platte City, MO
816.858.5582
Tasting Room Hours: Wed.-Sun., 11:00-5:00; free wine tastings.
Events You’ll Find on Their Calendar: Live concerts, Annual Grape Stomp in September, wine tours, craft classes and holiday events are all listed on their website.
This winery uses green technologies such as solar power to make wine on the 6-acre sustainable vineyard.
502 Spring St., Weston, MO
816.640.5728
Tasting Room Hours: Mon.-Fri., 10:00-6:00; Sat., 10:00-7:00; Sun., 11:00-6:00. Winter hours (Jan.-Feb.): Sun.-Thu., 11:00-5:00; Fri. & Sat., 11:00-6:00.
This family-owned and -operated winery has been serving award-winning wines since 1978. The scenic Weston location is especially popular in the fall. For lunch, enjoy the Vineyards, a four-star restaurant located right next door.
22200 N. 45 Hwy., Rushville, MO
816.579.9797
Tasting Room Hours: Wed.-Sat., 11:00-5:00; Sun., Noon-5:00; closed major holidays.
Events You’ll Find on Their Calendar: Live concerts, yoga classes and more.
Riverwood produces wines using grapes from their vineyards, as well as grapes and fruits from other local farms. The beautiful vineyards offer great views to enjoy during a picnic and tasting.
519 Main St., Weston, MO
816.935.9481
Tasting Room Hours: Sun., Noon-5:00; Wed. & Thu., 11:00-6:00; Fri. & Sat., 11:00-7:00; closed Mon. & Tue.
Events You’ll Find on Their Calendar: Pairing classes, festivals and book-themed events.
You’ll find much to enjoy at this Weston location that serves delicious local wines at a rural winery.
South
16350 Kenneth, Overland Park, KS
913.909.2926
Tasting Room Hours: Mon. & Fri., 11:00-7:00; sat., 11:-6:00; Sun., 12:00-5:00. Located in southern Johnson County, this is one of the newest wineries on the scene crafting local wines.
4353 W. 351st St., Louisburg, KS
913.377.4689
Tasting Room Hours: Sat., Noon-6:00; Sun., 11:00-6:00; free tastings.
Opened in 2010 and selling handcrafted Kansas wines out of a repurposed horse barn, this scenic winery is near Louisburg Cider Mill and Powell Observatory.
NightHawk Winery 16381 W. 343rd St., Paola, KS 913.849.3415 Tasting Room Hours: Fri. & Sat., 11:00-5:00; Sun., Noon-5:00 (spring-fall). This rural winery specializes in artisanal, locally produced wines. Somerset Ridge Vineyard and Winery 29725 Somerset Rd., Paola, KS 913.294.9646 Tasting Room Hours: Wed.-Sat., 11:00-5:00; Sun., Noon-5:00. Events You’ll Find on Their Calendar: Live concerts and classes offered. This family-owned artisanal winery uses locally grown grapes.
21045 K-68 Hwy., Paola, KS
913.557.5700
Visit local liquor stores to taste these wines (info on their website). Open since 2000, White Wind Farms produces four Kansas wines.
East
2200 S. Crenshaw, Independence, MO
816.220.2820
Tasting Room Hours: Sat. & Sun., 11:00-5:00.
A family-owned winery nestled on a hillside in historic Independence overlooking the Little Blue Valley.
Arcadian Moon Vineyards & Winery
19203 Hazel Dell Rd., Higginsville, MO
816.633.2150
Tasting Room Hours: Sun.-Thu., 11:00-7:00; Fri. & Sat., 11:00-10:00.
Events You’ll Find on Their Calendar: Live concerts.
This rustic winery is beautifully situated among four lakes on 75 acres, and all of their wines are made on the estate. For lunch, enjoy one of the delicious wood-fired pizzas.
27150 Hwy. 24, Waverly, MO
660.493.0258
Tasting Room Hours: Jan. 2-March 31: Wed.-Sat., 11:00-6:00; Sun., 1:00-6:00. April 1-Dec. 31: Mon.-Sat., 11:00-6:00; Sun., 1:00-6:00. $5/eight samples or $1/sample for fewer than eight.
Events You’ll Find on Their Calendar: Live concerts.
This scenic winery creates a variety of wines from six grape varieties grown in their vineyards.
1325 Odd Fellows Rd., Liberty, MO
816.200.1811
Tasting Room Hours: Sun., Noon-6:00; Mon.-Wed., 11:00-4:00; Thu.-Sat., 11:00-8:00.
Events You’ll Find on Their Calendar: Murder mystery dinners and paranormal investigations.
The winery is housed in a building originally constructed as a children’s home in 1900. The winery now hosts events on the property and serves locally produced wines.
9364 Mitchell Trl., Lexington, MO
816.633.2150
Tasting Room Hours: Thu., 1:00-5:00; Fri. & Sat., 10:00 a.m.-1:00 a.m.; Sun., 1:00-5:00.
Events You’ll Find on Their Calendar: Festivals and concerts.
In 2008, the Fahrmeier family, dedicated to sustainable agriculture, expanded their farm to include vineyards. The converted barn is now the tasting room for the winery. Lexington is a great day trip from Kansas City, with historic sites and attractions to enjoy.
11644 Flournoy School Rd., Wellington, MO
816.240.2404
Tasting Room Hours: Sat., Noon-6:00; closed Mon.-Thu.
Events You’ll Find on Their Calendar: Dinner theater, concerts and festivals.
Taste a variety of red, white, blush and fruit wines ranging from dry to sweet. Enjoy the tasting room and perhaps the patio overlooking the surrounding lake and vineyards.
2466 McNeel Rd., Odessa, MO
816.633.7843
Tasting Room Hours: Sat. & Sun., Noon-6:00.
Events You’ll Find on Their Calendar: Concerts, wine pairing meals and scavenger hunts.
The winery is nestled in a vineyard with a spectacular view and a small pond and pavilion for picnics.
24607 NE Colbern Rd., Lee's Summit, MO
816.554.8800
Tasting Room Hours: Jan.-March: Sat. & Sun., Noon-6:00. April-Dec.: Wed. & Fri., Noon-6:00; Thu., Noon-8:00; Sat. & Sun., Noon-6:00.
Founded in 1996, Stonehaus Farms Winery makes local wines in the heart of Lee’s Summit.
Terre Beau Vineyard and Winery
100 S. Lynn Rd., Dover, MO
660.259.3010
Tasting Room Hours: Fri.-Sun., 11:00-6:00.
Terre Beau Winery now occupies a chapel built in 1858 for pioneers and frontiersmen exploring the West.
13986 State Hwy. C, Rayville, MO
816.776.2720
Tasting Room Hours: Tue.-Thu., 11:00-5:00; Fri. & Sat., 11:00-8:00 (appointment only during months of January and February).
This rural winery offers beautiful views of the vineyards. Enjoy a wine tasting and Patio Pavilion pizza baked in a wood-fired oven while you watch on Fridays and Saturdays.
West
18807 158th St., Basehor, KS
913.724.9463
Tasting Room Hours: Mon.-Fri., 10:00-6:00; Sat., 9:30-6:00; Sun., Noon-6:00; free tastings.
Events You’ll Find on Their Calendar: Murder mystery dinners, grape picking, live concerts, cooking classes and more.
Award-winning locally grown wines are sold at this rural winery.
20250 Hudson Ranch Rd., Paxico, KS
785.636.5533
Tasting Room Hours: Mon.-Sat., 10:00-5:00; Sun., Noon-5:00.
Located in the beautiful Flint Hills and surrounded by breathtaking beauty, Prairie Fire Winery produces award-winning Kansas wines from Kansas-grown grapes, including the first and only methode champenoise sparkling wine in Kansas.
Stone Pillar Vineyard & Winery
11000 S. Woodland St., Olathe, KS
913.839.2185
Tasting Room Hours: Wed.-Sun., Noon-6:00; closed Mon. & Tue.
Events You’ll Find on Their Calendar: Grape Stomp & Harvest in the fall, live concerts, wine dinners and more.
The winery, opened in 2010, specializes in hand-picked Kansas wines.
Wyldewood Cellars Tasting Room
Multiple locations, including 32633 Grapevine Rd., Paxico, KS
785.636.8466
Tasting Room Hours: Mon.-Sat., 10:00-6:00; Sun., 2:00-5:00.
Wyldewood Cellars Winery, the largest and most awarded winery in Kansas, developed a world-class wine made from elderberries. They’ve broadened their offerings to more than 40 wines made from fruits, berries and some incredible grape varieties.