Must go here!!! Such a gem. The Irvine family is so lovely and they love to share their wine…read moreknowledge. The whole business is a labor of love, and so much fun! This is the perfect day trip.

Irving's Just Beyond Paradise is committed to producing regionally-focused wines of an incredibly…read moresophisticated nature. They have a wide range of varieties to suit a range of personal palates. Kansas wines have come a LONG way from the earliest KS wineries of 20 years ago. Ed Irvine's international experience in agriculture has helped elevate their wine making, as has their Vintner who earned his winemaker's certificate through the enology program at the University of California, Davis - the top school in North America. Ed Jr. is an accomplished chef and brings his culinary expertise to the winery's amazing pizza selections! Ed and Cindy are extremely friendly and great at describing their wines regardless of your expertise in wine making. We're incredibly fortunate to have this team's unique set of expertise and talent right here in eastern Kansas. We'll be taking all our friends here!

Delicious wine, sweet people and a beautiful sunset. It doesn't get better than this! I learned a…read morelot about grapes from France and learned I have a new favorite red- Chambourcin. If you like sweet wine, try the blush is a natural sweetness that is very refreshing. Thank you Pep and Nancy for a great experience. PS they have an AirB&B with a rooftop deck if you want a more private experience.

What a hidden gem in Douglas County! I will preface this review by saying I am not much of a wine…read moredrinker. I loved this quaint place, though. I was here because of a holiday party given by a volunteer organization I work with in the area. The organization is Loving Paws and we provide therapy dogs for the community. The cool thing about Bluejacket is they let us bring our dogs. So we had a HOWL-a-day party here. The vineyard is easy to find. It's in a rural part of the county and you have to go down some dirt roads but it was easy to find. There is plenty of signage to guide you, as well. It is just a lovely setting. Beautiful grounds and everything has been carefully crafted. The main building is for tastings and gatherings. There was a roaring fire and comfy chairs in the main area when you walk inside. It is a large one room structure. To the right is the service area where you order your wine. To the left is seating area and plenty of tables and chairs. The wine flight list was extensive. The proprietor was very warm and informative. She led us through the flight choices and gave us background on the vineyard. It is a family venture which makes it even more cozy, there are many, many delicious wine choices. There was one I tried which was award winning. It was a Seyval, I think. Simply delicious! The proprietor answered all our questions and was very knowledgeable. She made the experience very nice. The prices on the wines were reasonable, too. Lovely venue, great experience and I will definitely be back. Highly recommended!

Love love love this place. From the staff's friendliness to the views and of course the amazing…read morewine, we have made this our favorite winery within the KC metro. They also offer a wine club membership, which we highly recommend joining. The event venue is newly renovated and they have several fun events throughout the year.

Beautiful setting. Helpful staff. Light snack options available…read more When you first enter the compound, you feel like you are in Napa Valley, not Kansas. Hats off to their landscapers. Venue is available to rent for weddings and other special events. Live music is provided on certain nights. Wine is some of the best we've had in the KCMO area. Snacks are very minimal but will do to hold you over until you get to your lunch/dinner spot afterwards.

Pizza and wine was great. Live music also great. Service was slow but it was Friday night. Will be…read moreback for sure.

We love coming up to Holt for a cute rocks and records store next door and usually will stop in…read morehere for a nice lunch before heading back home. Each time we stop in, I feel like it gets better. I'll admit that the few times before, I wasn't super impressed with the wine, but this time...YES! So much improvement! I had a flight of the drier options and liked every one! We got several pizzas for all of us and they each were delicious. The hot honey one especially. Speaking of hot honey, I stock up on the Angle Acres Habanero Honey because it puts every other hot honey that I've ever tried to shame. SO good. Things are a little more pricier than I'd expect, but there are not a lot of other options out that way as well. Looking forward to the next time already!

Fruit wines?! Why, yes! This place is all about fruit wines! It is located in a nice area. The…read moreowners are very friendly! Check them out and enjoy some awesome tasting wines!

Fun wine experience, they also do paint and sips so check them out. We will be back with time to…read morecheck out the small shops around the area.

The charcuterie board had meat that looked sickly. When we asked to return it the female owner was…read moreunpleasant and tried to argue. The wine was ok, we'll go elsewhere, thanks.

This winery is a little off the beaten path, but I noticed a tiny roadside sign when I was visiting…read morethe famous Grinter Farm sunflower fields and General Store, and followed it to this charming place with delicious wines and a beautiful view over their pond surrounding countryside. For a party of 4 or fewer, a tasting of 5 wines was free, but their Seyval Blanc, a semi sweet white, was calling my credit card! All 5 I tasted were quite good. I especially liked being able to buy my bottle of chilled wine, have them open it and pour a glass so I could sit on the patio to enjoy it, then take it back in for them to use their Medieval-looking industrial strength wine bottle sealer on it so I could take the remainder home. Their tasting room is very comfortable and attractive, and the famous Kansas artwork that graces some of their bottle labels hangs on the walls, along with the history and story of the art.

This is nice winery. Huge place with tons of seating. We were here for a 5k they hosted. The wine…read morewas very nice. I had a flight of 3 3oz pours. They do have some food options however I didn't look to hard into that. They do many activities from karaoke to family fishing on the property. About 30 minutes west of downtown Kansas City. Go check them out.

We came here for karaoke night and were greeted with friendly people who helped us pick out wine to…read moretry, and a wide open indoor space with lots of tables filled with people. It was a great evening :-) There were many different (and some odd) wines to try. I'm not a wine connoisseur, so I won't go into that. But I did enjoy the recommended wines we tried. The space for karaoke was much like a hanger, probably because the whole building is basically something like a small aircraft hanger converted to a winery. The insulated walls and high ceilings made the acoustics a bit challenging, but the mood of the people and the fun made up for that. Kitty, the DJ, kept things moving and on track, and there wasn't a single break in entertainment the whole evening! They don't have a kitchen, apparently, so we chose not to sample anything from cold plate or warmed food menu. In all, two thumbs up!!

We had a good time here, and it's a very classy looking place…read more However, the pizza flatbreads were insanely expensive for such a very small and tiny portion. Really, it's $15 for each one. The taste was average. I also did not like how one of the waiters came up to us and said something along the lines of "by the way we are closing in 20 minutes." However, it was a fun social thing to do and some of the wines we got were really good.

When we are on our way to Weston, the Riverwood Winery is our meeting place. It's the perfect spot…read morefor wine lovers--and whiskey fans too! The cozy, warm ambiance of the place makes it feel like the ideal place to unwind. I started with a wine flight that included a white, Moscato, and a sweet red. While they were a bit on the dry side for my super-sweet wine preferences, they were still enjoyable. The mulled cider, however, was the real star--absolutely delicious! We also ordered some snacks to share: a pepperoni flatbread and a charcuterie board. They arrived fresh and fast, and the server took the time to explain each item on the board, making the experience even more enjoyable. Everything was top-notch and super tasty. What really stood out was the friendly, knowledgeable staff, who made sure we had everything we needed. There's also a big patio that's perfect for summer months, offering a great place to relax and enjoy the outdoors with a glass of your favorite drink. Plates and water were readily available for self-service, which was a nice touch. I'll definitely be back next time I'm in the area--such a great spot with the perfect combination of warmth, good food, and great drinks!

This locally owned winery is a located in a cool rural setting. The tasting room is nice, and the…read morewine is very good Kansas wine!

We came here a couple of months ago and really loved the atmosphere, but didn't really care for the…read morewine. It's family owned and operated. They were very nice and the tasting room has a great ambiance! Unfortunately, of their 16 or 20 ish wines we didn't enjoy them enough to want to make this a regular stop. Their wine has won awards, so you may find something you like!

The wine is delicious. The food choices were so much more than I thought they would be... The…read morecharcuterie board I got was great. The staff there are phenomenal and the music that night incredibly enjoyable.

What a lovely and friendly little spot at the edge of Lawrence. It's situated on some farm land so…read morethere's chickens and other animals nearby. The owner and bartender are very kind, check up on your often, and will explain their story. We grabbed a few bottles between some friends and gabbed for hours. We sat outfit for a little bit and then came indoors after it got too windy. Feel free to bring your own games and snacks, they definitely welcome it!