By Vanessa Whiteside on September 18, 2024
Appreciate Fall Foliage and Fine Wine at a Kansas Vineyard Near You
When you think of Kansas, you probably think of wheat production. Did you know the state is home to more than 80 wineries?
In fact, Kansas has a long history of grape growing, with almost 5,000 acres of vineyards prior to Prohibition, according to the Kansas Viticulture and Farm Winery Association. Wine production is thriving again, making it easy for vino connoisseurs to drink in the scene at a tasting room in nearly every corner of the state.
Liquid Art Winery & Estate
Manhattan
Liquid Art Winery & Estate’s vineyards are perched on top of a hill on the outskirts of Manhattan, offering visitors picturesque views of the Flint Hills. The tasting room, open Wednesday through Sunday, serves wine flights, beer and hard cider (they produce their own), plus a food menu. Sit underneath a shaded trellis of grape vines, savoring artisan pizza or a charcuterie board as streaming music plays in the background. Indoors, a double-sided fireplace invites cozy conversations over a glass of single-barrel Cabernet or Apple Pie Cider.
Liquid Art Winery & Estate
1745 Wildcat Creek Road
(785) 370-8025
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Shiloh Vineyard & Winery
WaKeeney
Using fruit harvested on-site, Shiloh Vineyard & Winery produces wines ranging from dry varieties to sweet dessert wines. The family-owned business invites wine lovers to imbibe Monday through Saturday. A renovated chicken coop-turned-tasting room and an event-worthy barn create a rustic yet refined aesthetic. Choose from single-glass pours or wine flights before selecting a table on the sprawling outdoor patio in view of rows of grapevines. Occasional watercolor workshops and seasonal celebrations annually draw visitors to the northwest Kansas vineyard.
Shiloh Vineyard & Winery
16079 M Road
(785) 743-2152
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Stone Pillar Vineyard & Winery
Olathe
Kansas blue skies and green vineyards create a tranquil setting at Stone Pillar Vineyard & Winery. For five generations, the family has grown and produced more than 20 wines. Also, serving hard ciders, beer, and seltzers, drinkers will appreciate a variety of options to savor, from dry to sweet wines, Tuesday through Sunday. On Thirsty Thursdays, save $3 on glasses of wine and slushies, or attend Wine Wednesday when the tasting room offers a $5 savings on bottles. Buy a ticket in advance and bring a blanket or lawn chair on to enjoy live music and a food truck dinner on Fridays.
Stone Pillar Vineyard & Winery
11000 S. Woodlawn Street
(913) 839-2185
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Grace Hill Winery
Whitewater
At Grace Hill Winery, guided tasting (available by appointment) includes seven wines from a menu featuring dry or sweet varietals. The wine is sophisticated, but the setting is casual. Visitors can unwind on the patio and enjoy a glass or bottle of wine with a house-made panini or a charcuterie tray. If visitors prefer to bring food from home, they’re welcome to enjoy it from a rooftop patio overlooking the vineyard. Enjoy live music on Fridays from 5 to 8 p.m. and Saturdays from 1 to 8 p.m. through October. Jazz Sundays offer a music retreat from 2 to 5 p.m.
Grace Hill Winery
6310 S. Grace Hill Road
(316) 799-2511
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