The 10 Best Wineries in Kansas to Visit - Choice Wineries (2024)

Overview: Seeking to bring Napa Valley quality to America’s heartland, this winery locally plants and sources their wines with great care and attention.

Not only is the estate itself absolutely breathtaking, but their wines are also of exceptional standard. Take a stroll under the garden trellis, enjoy a glass (or two) on the lovely outdoor patio, or get cozy in their fantastic tasting room. Whether you fancy red or white, Bougmont Winery has an extensive choice of both.

Overview: This extraordinary winery is not only making wines that will charm your palate with delight, but also making wines for a noble cause. Rosewood Winery is devoted to giving people with developmental disabilities fantastic employment opportunities.

Nestled into Rosewood Ranch, the ranch is home to a nationally acclaimed therapeutic horse-riding program and to world-champion horses. All of the wines are named after these gorgeous horses. Open Thursday and Friday, Rosewood Winery is the perfect way to enjoy some fresh air with stunning views.

Overview: Located in the Wichita area, Grace Hill Winery is definitely worth escaping to (especially on Friday and Saturday when they feature live music). No need to pack a picnic, the winery has a delightful menu of paninis, cheese, and charcuterie trays.

Grace Hill produces sweet, dry, and estate red and white wines that are available to taste, have a glass, or a bottle. Always hosting events, check out their calendar for their next fun affair, whether it be Dog Days to Harvest, or the famous Grape Stomp. It’ll be hard to leave!

Overview: Nestled in the rolling hills of Northeast Kansas, this family and veteran owned winery offers harmonious, estate-grown wines, delicious food, and even accommodations. The unique combination of glacial moraine soils, Kansas sunshine, and handmade approach result in silky, balanced wines that are great to enjoy alone or pairing with your favorite flavors.

The on-site restaurant, Café de Vine, always strives to provide fresh, locally sourced, and seasonal ingredients. Hosting wine tastings, luncheons, dinners, and afternoon tea, it will elevate your wine tasting experience to something absolutely exquisite.

Overview: This small, family-owned winery was founded in 2008 with a mission to bring quality, locally-made wines to the plains of Western Kansas. Shiloh Vineyard produces dry, semi-sweet, fruit, and dessert wines, all of which are made by their very own fruit.

Open Tuesday through Sunday, tasting flights are very affordable, and highly recommended. You just have to try them all! The picturesque barn that overlooks the green blankets of grass will make you feel worlds away.

Overview: Open Friday through Sunday, indulge in some much-needed unwinding on the cozy patio, well-groomed courtyard, or comfortable tasting room. The award-winning wines have been made with love since 2005 by vintner Kandaya “Pep” Selvan. His talented winemaking skills enable the winery to offer a large variety of wines, from red, white, and rose, to sparkling and dessert.

Table reservations are available, but not required…so grab some friends and enjoy true Kansas in a glass at Bluejacket Crossing!

Overview: For the fruit and berry wine lovers out there, Empty Nesters is your jackpot. All of the fruit is purchased from local farms, as the owners wanted a way to support and give back to the community.

Resting in the heart of the historic town of Lecompton, every wine bottle is named for an event or place that honors Lecompton’s history. Featuring a pleasant and relaxed atmosphere, the staff provides excellent hospitality, and is always more than happy to chat about their wines, making you feel right at home.

Overview: There’s no better way to enjoy the country surroundings with a glass in hand than at Glaciers Edge. This quaint establishment is open Friday through Sunday, offering a range of wines from sweet to dry. Picnics and snacks are encouraged, especially since there is such a pleasant outdoor patio to enjoy.

If you’re a fan of strawberries (who isn’t?), then we recommend trying their hand-picked strawberry wine…a true delight! For those extra sunny days, slurp on one of their refreshing wine slushees.

Overview: This slice of Kansas paradise is nearly 600 acres of forests, vines, berries, trails, lakes, fields, stables, and so much more. Bring the whole family (pets included) for a fun trip to this winery, which features a life-size chess set, plenty of lawn games, a Gastropub Trolley, and a pleasantly decorated tasting room.

For a winery experience you’ll never forget, look no further. Isinglass offers “Wine and Ride” tours, taking you on horseback through the vines and across the gorgeous landscape. There really is a Disneyland for wine lovers, and this is it!

Overview: This urban winery is a perfect combination of civilization and isolation. Located in downtown Wichita, wine and dine in class and comfort without the drive out of town. Enjoy live jazz on Friday and Saturday while sipping on the wine of your choice and enjoying the menu of fresh, seasonal dishes.

Offering 14 different wines to taste, owner and winemaker, Jennifer, crafts all of her wines on site, sourcing the fruit from the fine vineyards of California and Kansas. Jenny’s wines are aromatic, approachable, fun and easy-drinking, aka the perfect glass of wine-down with friends. Cheers!

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