Liquid Art

What Liquid Art does

Liquid Art Winery & Estate (legal entity Duganhaas & Lawe LLC) is a family-owned estate winery founded in 2014 by David and Danielle Tegtmeier and located on a 16-acre vineyard atop the Flint Hills in Manhattan, Kansas, at 1,230 feet elevation. The winery grows Vitis Vinifera grapes — primarily Cabernet Sauvignon and Chardonnay — in calcareous, limestone-rich soils analogous to Burgundy and St. Emilion, with production capacity extended by a sister company managing 100+ acres of satellite vineyards across Kansas. Core products include a standard wine range, the limited Single Barrel Series (fewer than 295 bottles per barrel, bottled individually), the 20/20 Series (four narrative wines tied to the winemaker's story), and the Dave & Dani Craft Cider line launched in 2018.

Revenue is generated through a diversified direct-to-consumer mix: walk-in tasting room sales (50 indoor / 100 outdoor seats), a full food and beverage menu (artisan pizzas, charcuterie), DTC wine shipping into 38 states via Vinoshipper, a quarterly Wine Club subscription at $55 per release managed through Submatic, and three private event venues (Tasting Room, Barrel Room, Event Center) hosting weddings, corporate events, and ticketed Amphitheater concerts. The customer base spans individual wine consumers, families, pet owners, wedding couples, and the K-State alumni community, with the KSU Alumni Association wine club partnership and Holiday Inn shuttle agreement acting as key channel partners. The operation is asset-rich but geographically single-site, with no disclosed funding and full owner-operator control retained by the founders.

Name

Liquid Art

Legal name

Duganhaas & Lawe LLC

Website

https://liquidartwinery.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2014

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Family-owned estate winery and event venue in Manhattan, Kansas, producing Vitis Vinifera wines from Flint Hills terroir. Operates a tasting room, restaurant, three private event spaces, wedding packages, a quarterly wine club, DTC shipping to 38 states, and a craft cider line.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Winery / Estate Wine Production

NAICS

Wineries (312130), Beer, Wine, and Liquor Retailers (445320)

SIC

Beverages (2080)

akta.pro primary industry

Wineries & Vineyards (Tasting Rooms) (THAFALAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Wine Tastings & Vineyard/Winery Tours (THAJAGAD), Alcoholic Beverage Tours & On-site Experiences (Brewery/Winery/Distillery) (THAFALAK)

Keywords

• Estate winery production
• Vineyard operations
• Wine club subscription
• Event venue rentals
• Craft cider production

Headquarters

HQ city

Manhattan

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Wine Sales: Direct retail sales of wines, ciders, and beers at the Tasting Room. Offers wine flights, glasses, bottles, and wine flights. Also ships wines directly to consumers (Sip & Ship) across many US states. Includes Single Barrel Series premium wines (limited production, <295 bottles per barrel) and 20/20 Series wines.
2. Wine Club Subscription: Quarterly subscription ($55 per release) delivering 3 bottles of wine selected by the team. Members receive exclusive discounts (20% off bottles, 30% off cases), complimentary tastings, access to member events, and priority seating. No fee to join. Members stay for at least two releases.
3. Cider Sales: Dave & Dani Craft Cider line launched January 2018. Offers multiple cider varieties (Chipotle Lime, Cranberry Almond, Lemon Basil, Peach Mango, Pineapple, Strawberry Rhubarb, Wild Berry Sage) sold by the glass, growler refills (32oz for $15), and seasonal offerings like Purple Pride Cider.
4. Venue Rentals: Three private rental spaces: Barrel Room ($200/hour, 2-hour minimum, up to 50 guests), Event Center (5, 8, or 10-hour blocks, 51-300 guests capacity), and Tasting Room ($150/hour, 2-hour minimum). Wedding packages include one-day and two-day options. Contract and deposit required.
5. Restaurant/F&B: Full food and beverage menu during Tasting Room hours. Offers artisan pizzas, flatbreads, charcuterie boards, dessert pizzas, and bar beverages. Kid-friendly options and dog treats (bark-cuterie) also available.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Liquid Art Winery is a family-owned estate winery producing premium Kansas wines from Vitis Vinifera grape varietals grown in the Flint Hills terroir, along with a craft cider line. The business operates a Tasting Room restaurant, a Wine Club subscription service, direct-to-consumer wine shipping, and three private event venues including comprehensive wedding packages, generating revenue from wine/cider/beer sales, subscriptions, venue rentals, and event bookings.

Product overview

Liquid Art Winery operates as a family-owned vineyard and estate winery offering a diversified portfolio of products and services. Core offerings include estate-grown wines (Vitis Vinifera varietals such as Cabernet Sauvignon and Chardonnay) available through multiple branded series: the standard wine collection, premium Single Barrel Series (oak-aged limited editions), and inspirational 20/20 Series. The business expanded in 2018 to include Dave & Dani Craft Cider in seven flavors. Hospitality services encompass a full-service Tasting Room restaurant with artisan pizzas and charcuterie, three private event venues (Barrel Room, Event Center, Tasting Room), and comprehensive wedding packages with multiple ceremony locations. Additional revenue streams include a Wine Club subscription, direct-to-consumer wine shipping, winery tours, and branded merchandise. The venue sits atop the Flint Hills with 16 acres of estate vineyard plus satellite properties across Kansas, positioning the business as both a winery and destination event venue.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• 20/20 Series: Wine series released in March 2021 created by winemaker David Tegtmeier, expressing his journey after being blinded in an accident through four virtues: Hope, Humor, Humility, and Perseverance. Includes Reserve Chardonnay (Hope), Unoaked Chardonnay (Humor), Cabernet Sauvignon (Humility), and Petite Pearl (Perseverance)
• Single Barrel Series
• Dave & Dani Craft Cider

Products and services

• Estate Wines (Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, and other Vitis Vinifera varietals) Estate-grown red and white wines from Vitis Vinifera grape varietals (Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, and others) cultivated in the Flint Hills calcareous terroir, sold by the glass, bottle, and flight.
• Single Barrel Series Limited-edition premium red wines where grape varietals are blended BEFORE oak aging, then bottled individually per barrel with fewer than 295 bottles per barrel, creating one-of-a-kind unreplicable wines (e.g., Single Barrel #10 at $11/glass, $45/bottle).
• 20/20 Series Four-wine collection representing virtues of winemaker David Tegtmeier after his accident and vision loss: Hope (Reserve Chardonnay), Humor (Unoaked Chardonnay), Humility (Cabernet Sauvignon), and Perseverance (Petite Pearl).
• Dave & Dani Craft Cider Hard craft cider line in seven varieties (Chipotle Lime, Cranberry Almond, Lemon Basil, Peach Mango, Pineapple, Strawberry Rhubarb, Wild Berry Sage) sold by the glass ($6), growler refills (32oz for $15), and bottles, with seasonal offerings like Purple Pride Cider.
• Wine Club Membership Quarterly three-bottle wine subscription at $55 per release with member perks: 20% off bottle purchases, 30% off case purchases, 2 complimentary tastings per quarter, member events, priority seating, and birthday/anniversary gifts. No fee to join; members commit to at least two releases.
• Wine Shipping (Sip & Ship) Direct-to-consumer wine shipping service delivering wines to customers' homes in 38+ US states via Vinoshipper, with single bottles to full cases available with savings at 6 and 12 bottles.
• Tasting Room Restaurant Full-service on-site restaurant serving artisan pizzas, flatbreads, charcuterie boards, dessert pizzas, wine, cider, beer, and kid-friendly and dog-friendly items. Available Wed-Sun with no reservations needed.
• Barrel Room Private Rental Intimate private event space lined with 40 aging wine barrels, accommodating up to 50 guests. Available at $200/hour with 2-hour minimum, includes exclusive small plates menu, private bar service, cocktail tables, couch/chair seating.
• Event Center Private Rental Large-capacity indoor event space with panoramic Flint Hills views, floor-to-ceiling windows, and cedar beams. Accommodates 51-300 guests for weddings, receptions, corporate events, and retreats in 5, 8, or 10-hour consecutive blocks. Requires contract and 50% non-refundable deposit.
• Wedding Packages Two wedding package options (Two-Day Package year-round and One-Day Package Friday-Saturday November-April) with ceremony locations at the Amphitheater, Vineyard Knoll, and Indoor Event Center. Includes bridal suite, groom's lounge, rehearsal dinner access, and property photography.
• Winery Tours Behind-the-scenes tours of the winemaking process, including vineyard operations and wine production, launched in December 2023.
• Winery Store / Merchandise On-site and online merchandise including Liquid Art branded mugs, glasses, koozies, shirts, mulling spices, and gift cards, plus KSU Wine Club partnership merchandise.

Quantifiable outcome

• 2025 Statewide AgriBusiness Award winner from Kansas Department of Commerce To The Stars: Kansas Business Awards
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Kansas State University Alumni AssociationcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2021Exclusive wine club subscription partnership featuring quarterly wine shipments with unique K-State alumni labels. Members receive custom-labeled bottles with Wildcat pride branding. Partnership combines wine appreciation with university community connection.
• Holiday Inn Manhattan at The CampusminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartnered hotel located at 1641 Anderson Avenue, Manhattan, KS. Offers block discounted room rates and complimentary shuttle service to and from Liquid Art Winery for wedding guests. Enhances destination wedding experience.
• Friendship HouseminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerApproved caterer for weddings and events at Liquid Art Winery. Contact: 785.844.9345, [email protected].
• Hy-VeeminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerApproved caterer for weddings and events. Contact: 785.587.8609, [email protected].
• Nico's Little ItalyminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerApproved caterer for weddings and events. Contact: 785.775.1101, [email protected].
• One Egg CateringminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerApproved caterer for weddings and events (up to 250 guests). Contact: 785.537.1396, [email protected].
• Bockers II CateringminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerApproved caterer for weddings and events. Contact: 785.539.9431, [email protected].
• The FarmhouseminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerApproved caterer for weddings and events. Contact: 785.564.2744, [email protected].
• Aggieville Brewing CompanyminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerApproved caterer for weddings and events. Contact: 785.775.2739, [email protected].
• All About You - Event Planning & RentalsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTrusted wedding planner partner with facility knowledge. Contact: Tara Grubb, 785.640.0616, AllAboutYouEvent.com.
• Along Came Abby - ACA Event RentalsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEvent rental partner. Contact: Abby Wempe, 785.770.5408, AlongCameAbby.com, acaeventrental.com.
• Little Apple PilatesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerWellness partner for Wine Down Barre series - monthly outdoor barre fitness classes held among the vineyards. Series runs last Wednesday of each month (April-September). Combines fitness, fresh air, and vineyard views.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves13 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Grace Hill Winery: Kansas winery located in the Wamego/Manhattan corridor with estate vineyard, tasting room, and event venue — the closest geographic and operating model comp to Liquid Art, directly competing for Manhattan-area wine tourists and wedding bookings.
• Somerset Ridge Vineyard & Winery: Kansas winery producing Vitis Vinifera varietals with a tasting room, wine club, and event venue. Comparable DTC-and-events business model targeting the same Kansas consumer base.
• Wyldewood Cellars: One of the larger Kansas wineries with estate vineyard production, multiple retail locations, and a focus on alternative varietals and traditional American/hybrid grapes — a direct channel competitor in the Kansas wine market.
• White Fox Vineyards & Winery: Kansas estate winery with on-site tasting room and event-hosting capabilities; competes for the same regional DTC, wedding, and wine club customers as Liquid Art.
• Vox Vineyards: Kansas estate vineyard and winery with tasting room operations and event programming — a comparable small-scale Midwestern producer pursuing DTC and venue revenue.

Broad incumbents

• Stone Hill Winery: Large, established Missouri winery with estate vineyards, extensive tasting-room/hospitality, and a wedding/event venue business. A scaled-up Midwest analogue demonstrating the upside of Liquid Art's venue-led model.
• Les Bourgeois Vineyards: Missouri winery on the Missouri River bluff with a tasting room, restaurant, and event venue overlooking vineyards — a regional incumbent with a comparable destination-winery business model.

Regional players

• Pirtle Winery: Historic Missouri winery in Weston with tasting room and small-batch production; comparable as a Midwest estate winery with direct-to-consumer focus, though it competes in a different state than Liquid Art.
• Augusta Winery: Missouri winery in the first designated American Viticultural Area, with tasting room and event hosting — comparable Midwest estate producer with overlapping DTC/event business.

Emerging players

• Bold Rock Hard Cider: Larger craft cidermaker with taproom and DTC distribution. Relevant as a benchmark for scaling the Dave & Dani Craft Cider line beyond its current Manhattan, KS footprint.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/liquidartwinery
• Instagraminstagram.com/liquidartwinery
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/liquid-art-winery-and-estate

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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