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
Amigoni Urban Winery:
1505 Genessee St., Ste. 100, Kansas City, MO. 913.890.3289. Amigoni.com
Tasting Room Hours: Tues, Wed, Thurs from 11am to 6pm, Friday from 11am to 7pm, Saturday from 11am to 6pm and Sunday from Noon to 5pm. Fee charged.
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
Historic Weston Orchard & Vineyard:
18545 Co. Rd. H, Weston, MO, 402.209.4117. OrchardWeston.com
Tasting Room Hours: Visit OrchardWeston.com for information
Situated on a bluff in Historic Weston, this family-owned farm is a fun getaway in the country. They sell their own wines, wine slushes and delicious hard ciders. Additionally, families enjoy a u-pick orchard with 7,000 trees offering a dozen apple varieties on 15 acres, hayrack rides, apple cannons, rat racers, bouncing pillows, a low ropes course with zip line, a kids corn maze and more!
Jowler Creek Vineyard & Winery:
16905 Jowler Creek Rd., Platte City, MO. 816.858.5582. JowlerCreek.com
Tasting Room Hours: M-W Closed, Thursday 12:00PM - 5:00pm, Friday 12:00PM - 9:00pm, Saturday 11:00AM - 9:00pm, and Sunday 11:00AM - 5:00pm. Free tasting.
This winery uses green technologies such as solar power to make wine on the 6-acre sustainable vineyard. Throughout the year, they host live concerts, an Annual Grape Stomp in September, wine tours, craft classes and holiday events.
Pirtle Winery:
502 Spring St., Weston, MO. 816.640.5728. PirtleWinery.com
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. Small fee charged.
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. Throughout the year, they participate in Weston's seasonal festivals, offer cork and canvas classes, and more.
Riverwood Winery:
22200 N. 45 Hwy., Rushville, MO. 816.579.9797. RiverwoodWinery.com
Tasting Room Hours: Wed.-Sat., 11:00-5:00; Sun., Noon-5:00; closed major holidays.
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. They host live concerts, yoga classes and more.
Weston Wine Company:
519 Main St., Weston, MO. 816.935.9481. WestonWineCompany.com
Tasting Room Hours: Sun., Noon-5:00; Wed. & Thu., 11:00-6:00; Fri. & Sat., 11:00-7:00; closed Mon. & Tue.
You’ll find much to enjoy at this Weston location that serves delicious local wines at a rural winery. They host pairing classes, mystery game nights, trivia nights, scavenger hunts, festivals and book-themed events.
South
Aubrey Vineyards:
16350 Kenneth, Overland Park, KS. 913.909.2926. AubreyVineyards.com
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.
Aubrey Vineyards hosts a harvest event in late summer, mixology classes, live music, trivia nights and more.
NightHawk Winery:
16381 W. 343rd St., Paola, KS. 913.849.3415. https://www.nighthawkwines.com/
Tasting Room Hours: Fri. & Sat., 11:00-5:00; Sun., Noon-5:00 (spring-fall).
This rural winery specializes in artisanal, locally produced wines.
Peculiar Winery:
20709 Harper Drive, Peculiar, MO. 816.406.5595 PeculiarWinery.com
Tasting Room Hours: Monday/Tuesday - Closed, Wednesday/Thursday - 12-7 p.m., Friday/Saturday - 12-8:30 p.m., and Sunday - 12-5 p.m.
This local winery offers wood-fired pizzas, and special events throughout the year including painting classes, live music, food trucks, murder mystery dinners, and more.
Pome on the Range:
2050 Idaho Rd., Williamsburg, Kan., 785.746.5492. PomeOnTheRange.com
Tasting Room Hours: Free wine tasting for adults every day. Visit website for information.
Now under the same ownership as Louisburg Cider Mill, Pome on the Range is a beautiful orchard in Miami County, Kansas. Enjoy the u-pick apple orchard, corn maze, cider donuts, wines, cider, pies and other home goods.
Somerset Ridge Vineyard and Winery:
29725 Somerset Rd., Paola, KS. 913.294.9646. SomersetRidge.com
Tasting Room Hours: Thursday: 12 – 5 pm, Friday & Saturday: 12 – 6 pm, Sunday: 12 – 5 pm
This family-owned artisanal winery uses locally grown grapes. They also make hard cider. Live concerts, charcuterie and classes offered.
East
Albonée Country Inn & Winery:
2200 S. Crenshaw, Independence, MO. 816.220.2820. AlboneeCountryInn.com
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. ArcadianMoon.com
Tasting Room Hours: Sun.-Thu., 11:00-7:00; Fri. & Sat., 11:00-10:00.
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. They offer live concerts, comedy nights and bingo.
Baltimore Bend Vineyard:
27150 Hwy. 24, Waverly, MO. 660.493.0258. BaltimoreBend.com
Tasting Room Hours: Wednesday to Saturday 11 am to 6 pm; Sunday 1 pm to 6 pm. Fee charged
This scenic winery creates a variety of wines from six grape varieties grown in their vineyards. They offer live concerts throughout the year. They also offer complementary tours of the processing facility during our Spring Release and Holiday Open House.
Belvoir Winery:
1325 Odd Fellows Rd., Liberty, MO. 816.200.1811. BelvoirWinery.com
Tasting Room Hours: Sun., Noon-6:00; Mon.-Wed., 11:00-4:00; Thu.-Sat., 11:00-8:00.
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. They host murder mystery dinners, live concerts, sip and shop, and other events.
Fahrmeier Family Vineyards:
9364 Mitchell Trl., Lexington, MO. 816.633.2150. FahrmeierFamilyVineyards.com
Tasting Room Hours: Thu., 1:00-5:00; Fri. & Sat., 10:00 a.m.-1:00 a.m.; Sun., 1:00-5:00.
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. Throughout the year, you may enjoy live music and festivals.
Odessa Country Winery:
2466 McNeel Rd., Odessa, MO. 816.633.7843. OdessaCountryWinery.com
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.
Stonehaus Farms Winery:
24607 NE Colbern Rd., Lee's Summit, MO. 816.554.8800. StonehausFarms.com
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. TerreBeauWinery.com/
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.
VanTill Family Farm Winery:
13986 State Hwy. C, Rayville, MO. 816.776.2720. VanTillFarms.com
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
Holy-Field Vineyard & Winery:
18807 158th St., Basehor, KS. 913.724.9463. HolyFieldWinery.com
Tasting Room Hours: Mon.-Fri., 10:00-6:00; Sat., 9:30-6:00; Sun., Noon-6:00; free tastings.
Award-winning locally grown wines are sold at this rural winery. Murder mystery dinners, grape picking, live concerts, cooking classes and more are offered throughout the year.
Prairie Fire Winery:
20250 Hudson Ranch Rd., Paxico, KS. 785.636.5533. PrairieFireWinery.com
Tasting Room Hours: Call for hours and reservations.
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 method champenoise sparkling wine in Kansas.
Stone Pillar Vineyard & Winery:
11000 S. Woodland St., Olathe, KS. 913.839.2185. StonePillarVineyard.com
Tasting Room Hours: Wed.-Sun., Noon-6:00; closed Mon. & Tue.
The winery, opened in 2010, specializes in hand-picked Kansas wines. Enjoy a grape stomp and harvest in the fall, live concerts, wine dinners and more.
Wyldewood Cellars Tasting Room:
Multiple locations, including 32633 Grapevine Rd., Paxico, KS. 785.636.8466. WyldewoodCellars.com
Tasting Room Hours: Visit website for information.
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.