Grape and Wine
Kansas continues to emerge as one of the most exciting wine-producing regions in the country. There currently are 15 licensed wineries producing more than 50,000 gallons of wine and providing a popular agritourism adventure for Kansans and out-of-state visitors alike. Kansas vintners have received more than 300 international awards for their wines in recent years, often drawing comparisons to the celebrated wines of California's Napa Valley and the Finger Lakes region in New York. Their wines are made with Kansas grapes, fruits and other products.
The Kansas Department of Agriculture and the Kansas Department of Commerce work together to support this growing industry, developing workshops and promotional events like the popular wine judging at the Kansas State Fair. Secretary of Agriculture Adrian Polansky appoints a Grape and Wine Industry Council under Kansas Statute 74-552-553 to advise the department and other state agencies on the industry's initiatives, problems and needs. Norm Jennings of Smoky Hill Vineyard and Winery near Salina is the current chair of that group.
The Kansas Department of Agriculture also maintains a website where growers of sensitive crops such as grapes, cotton and organic crops can register their location in an effort to avoid damage caused by some commonly used pesticides. KDA has worked with the industry to educate others about sensitive crops and avoid chemical drift. To learn more, visit our Sensitive Crops page.
To learn more about Kansas wines, visit Wines of Kansas.
Kansas Wineries
Campbell Vineyard and Winery | Davenport Orchard, Vineyard and Winery Greg Shipe 1394 E. 1900 Road Eudora, KS 66025 (785) 542-2278 ks_wines@hotmail.com www.davenportwinery.com |
| Dozier Vineyard and Winery Bruce and Nina Dozier 323 SE 80th Ave Ellinwood, KS 67526 (620) 564-0195 nina@cpcis.net www.dozier-winery.com | Oz Winery 417 Lincoln Wamego, KS 66048 (913) 351-3467 cajun66048@aol.com |
| Holy-field Vineyard and Winery Les and Michelle Meyer 18807 158th Street Basehor, KS 66007 (913) 724-9463 HolyFieldWinery@sbcglobal.net www.holyfieldwnery.com | Jefferson Hill Farm and Winery Donald and Maxine Bryant 12381 Washington Road McLouth, KS 66054 (913) 796-6822 jhfarmandwinery@myvine.com |
| Kugler's Vineyard Anthony and Kay Kugler 1235 N. 1100 Road Lawrence, KS 66047 (785) 843-8516 akugler@sunflower.com | Pome on the Range Orchards and Winery Mike and Donnie Gerhardt 2050 Idaho Road Williamsburg, KS 66095 (785) 746-5492 pomeorchard@grapevine.net www.pomeontherange.com |
| Slough Creek Vineyard and Winery Dan and Shari Ward 13600 92 HWY Oskaloosa, KS 66066 (785) 863-3439 dward@ruralnet1.com www.sloughcreekvineyard.com | Smoky Hill Vineyard and Winery Norm Jennings 212 W. Golf Link Road Salina, KS 67401 (785) 825-2515 norm@kansaswine.com www.kansaswine.com |
Somerset Ridge Vineyard and Winery | Storey Vineyards/Windswept Winery Randy and Rebecca Storey 1227 92nd Road Udall, KS 67146 (620) 782-3952 rcsrws@wheatstate.com www.windsweptwinery.com |
| Wyldewood Cellars Winery and Gift Shop John Brewer PO Box 205 Mulvane, KS 67110 (316) 554-9463 ElderWines@aol.com www.wyldewoodcellars.com | Graue Vineyards/Middle Creek Winery Stephen and Kristin Graue 4353 W. 351st Street Louisburg, KS 66053 (913) 377-4689 sgraue@swbell.net |