Kc Wine Co.

What Kc Wine Co. does

KC Wine Co. is a privately held farm winery and tasting-room venue founded in 2000 and located at 13875 S. Gardner Rd. in Olathe, Kansas, approximately 30 minutes from Downtown Kansas City. The company operates a single, 21+ adults-only physical site that combines an outdoor vineyard setting, indoor barn event spaces, and a programmed calendar of seasonal festivals and weekly live entertainment. Its product portfolio centers on handcrafted wines and hard ciders, with signature on-trend extensions including wine slushies and soft serve margaritas on tap, plus cocktails, beer, and a food menu anchored by flatbread pizzas.

The business sells exclusively direct to consumers on-site; there is no e-commerce, wholesale, or third-party retail distribution. Revenue is generated through three per-transaction streams: beverage sales (wine, cider, wine slushies, cocktails, beer), food sales, and event/festival admissions including private event hosting for groups of up to 300. Customer segments include adults 21+ seeking leisure entertainment near Kansas City, private event hosts (bridal showers, bachelorette parties, corporate events, birthdays), and food enthusiasts drawn to themed festival menus. The 21+ adults-only policy, dog-friendly designated weekends, and attractions such as Highland cow cuddling sessions position the venue as a multi-segment experiential destination rather than a traditional winery.

KC Wine Co. is independently owned with no disclosed venture capital or private equity backing, no parent company, and no subsidiaries beyond the related KC Pumpkin Patch family-entertainment property and a dedicated 'The Cidery' sub-brand. Marketing is conducted through the company website, blog, email newsletter, and a heavy emphasis on seasonal festival promotions; pricing is not publicly disclosed beyond the recurring $5 Friday promotion offering $5 flatbread pizzas, glasses of wine, pints of beer, and cider. The company employs 11-50 staff and is actively operating with events scheduled through at least December 2026.

Name

Kc Wine Co.

Legal name

KC Wine Co.

Website

https://kcwineco.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2000

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

KC Wine Co. is a privately held farm winery in Olathe, Kansas, near Kansas City, that sells handcrafted wines, hard ciders, wine slushies, cocktails, beer, and food exclusively on-site at its 21+ adults-only vineyard venue, supported by a programmed calendar of seasonal festivals and private event hosting for up to 300 guests.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Farm Winery & Vineyard Destination

NAICS

Wineries (312130), Drinking Places (Alcoholic Beverages) (722410)

SIC

Retail-Eating & Drinking Places (5810)

akta.pro primary industry

Wineries & Vineyards (Tasting Rooms) (THAFALAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Cider & Perry Producers & Brands (CRADAIAE), Cider & Perry Production (AFAFAAAD), Wine Tastings & Vineyard/Winery Tours (THAJAGAD), Wine Bars (THAFAEAF)

Keywords

• Farm winery
• Craft beverages
• Vineyard tasting room
• Winery events venue
• Hard cider production

Headquarters

HQ city

Olathe

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Beverage Sales: On-site sales of handcrafted wines, hard ciders, wine slushies, cocktails, and beer consumed at the vineyard venue. Revenue generated through per-drink purchases by visitors.
2. Food Sales: Sale of food items including flatbread pizzas, festival food, and various menu offerings at the venue.
3. Event Tickets and Private Parties: Revenue from ticketed workshops, classes, festivals, and private event/reservation bookings. Some events require paid admission while many are free with food/drink purchases.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

KC Wine Co. is a farm winery and vineyard destination in Olathe, Kansas that produces and sells handcrafted wines, hard ciders, wine slushies, cocktails, and beers for on-site consumption at its 21+ adults-only venue. The venue complements its beverage portfolio with a food menu (flatbread pizzas, festival menus), private event hosting for up to 300 guests, an extensive seasonal festival calendar, and unique experiences including Highland cow interactions and workshops.

Product overview

KC Wine Co is a farm winery located in Olathe, Kansas, offering a portfolio of handcrafted wines, hard ciders, wine slushies, cocktails, and beers. The company operates as a 21+ adults-only venue featuring outdoor vineyard experiences, seasonal food festivals, private event hosting, and unique attractions including Highland cow cuddling and soft serve margaritas. The product portfolio centers on its wines and ciders (core products), complemented by specialty frozen beverages and food offerings, with services spanning event hosting, workshops, and themed festivals.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• The Cidery: A dedicated cidery space at KC Wine Co offering hard ciders.

Products and services

• Wines Handcrafted wines produced at the farm winery in Olathe, Kansas, including bold reds and refreshing whites offered through wine tastings and flights at the on-site tasting room.
• Hard Ciders Crisp hard ciders crafted at the winery, available on tap alongside wines through the dedicated "The Cidery" sub-brand.
• Wine Slushies Frozen wine slushies available in flavors such as blueberry and pineapple freeze, offered as a signature refreshing summer beverage at the winery.
• Soft Serve Margaritas Frozen margarita beverages served from tap in a soft-serve format, combining ice cream and cocktail elements for on-site consumption.
• Cocktails Various cocktails available at the winery, including specialty drinks and martinis such as the eggpresso martini.
• Beers Beer offerings available at the winery, including pints offered during $5 Friday promotions.
• Food Menu Food offerings at the winery including flatbread pizzas, watermelon-inspired menu items during festivals, and seasonal food festival features.
• Private Events & Party Hosting Private event hosting services at the vineyard including bridal showers, corporate events, bachelor and bachelorette parties, and milestone celebrations with venue capacity for up to 300 guests.
• Seasonal Festivals Themed festival events held at the winery including Watermelon Weekend, Luau Days, Sunflower Festival, Oktoberfest, Cider Fest, Life's Peachy, Moos & Margs, and Pretzel Weekend.
• Highland Cow Experiences Cow cuddling sessions with Highland cows (Ollie and Ruby), offered during special events and weekend experiences at the vineyard.
• Workshops & Classes Educational workshops and classes offered at the winery for guests, including craft beverage and event programming.

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Augusta Winery (Augusta MO): Missouri winery in America's first AVA with tasting room and gift shop — comparable established Midwest tasting-room operation serving day-trip visitors.
• Pirtle Winery: Historic Weston, Missouri winery in a 19th-century building with on-site tastings, food, and live music — comparable small-batch Midwest tasting-room operator.
• St. James Winery: Missouri's largest winery with a tasting room, restaurant, and broad distribution — comparable Midwest winery model with on-premise experience and a much larger distribution footprint.
• Amigoni Urban Winery: Kansas City, Missouri urban winery with tasting room and wine club — directly competes for Kansas City wine-tasting visitors with a different real-estate model (urban vs. farm).
• Les Bourgeois Vineyards: Rocheport, Missouri blufftop winery with tasting room, restaurant, and live music — comparable Midwest winery combining estate wine, food, and on-site events.
• Holy-Field Vineyard & Winery: Basehor, Kansas vineyard and tasting room within the KC metro, producing Kansas-grown wines with on-site tastings and events — directly comparable local operator in the same regulatory state.
• Somerset Ridge Vineyard & Winery: Miami County, Kansas farm winery offering tastings, tours, and events near the KC metro — comparable Kansas tasting-room model with on-site food and live programming.
• Wyldewood Cellars: Kansas-based winery with multiple tasting locations producing Midwestern wines and ciders, including elderberry wines — comparable Kansas operator focused on alternative fruit wines and on-premise tastings.
• Jowler Creek Vineyard & Winery: Platte City, Missouri farm winery ~30 minutes from Kansas City offering tastings, flight programs, and light food — direct local competitor for KC-area tasting-room visits and private events.

Broad incumbents

• Boulevard Brewing Company: Kansas City-based craft brewery with a large beer hall, tours, and on-site dining — broader incumbent in the KC beverage-experience space that competes for similar leisure-event demand.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/kc-wine-co

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Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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