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 to enjoy 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.
Special 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. & Mon., Noon-5:00; Wed.-Thu., 11:00-6:00; Fri. & Sat., 11:00-7:00; free tastings.
Events You’ll Find on their Calendar: Pairing classes, festivals and book-themed events.
This brand new winery opened summer 2014! You’ll find much to enjoy at this Weston location that serves delicious local wines at a rural winery.
South
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
Tasting Room Hours: Thu., Noon-5:00; Fri.-Sun., Noon-6:00
Events You’ll Find on Their Calendar: Wine tastings, live concerts, tours and festivals. Watch website for info.
Open since 2000, White Wind Farms produces four Kansas wines.
East
Arcadian Moon Vineyards & Winery
19203 Hazel Dell Rd., Higginsville, MO
816.633.2150
Tasting Room Hours: Sun.-Thu., 10:00-7:00; Fri. & Sat., 10:00-10:00.
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.
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 constructed in 1900. Originally a children’s home, it is now a winery that hosts events on the property and serves locally produced wines.
9364 Mitchell Trail, 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.
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.
13986 State Hwy. C, Rayville, MO
816.776.2720
Tasting Room Hours: Tue.-Thu., 11:00-5:00; Fri. & Sat., 11:00-9:00 (appointment only during months of January and February). Fri. & Sat. pizza, Noon-9:00.
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.
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.
Stone Pillar Vineyard & Winery
11000 S. Woodland St., Olathe, KS
913.839.2185
Tasting Room Hours: Wed.-Sun., Noon-6:00
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.