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Do you drink Kansas wine?

Response Percent Votes
No
 
 58% 266
Yes
 
 35% 163
In a pinch
 
 6% 29
Total 458

Comments

RoeDapple 8 months ago

Dandelion

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edson443 8 months ago

Uh, no. Kansas wine still has a long way to go.

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CLARKKENT 8 months ago

No, never found any I could drink. AS was stated above, they still have a way to go.

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Hooligan_016 8 months ago

Kugler's

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JackMcKee 8 months ago

Their Cynthiana is great. I'm not sure how much of it actually comes from grapes grown in Kansas, though.

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CWGOKU 8 months ago

No, wine is French. I just stick with beer and hard liquor. Really, something in wine gives me headaches, so I rarely drink it and then only a glass. Which is tough, because I prefer my alcohol out of brown paper bags...

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ksjayhawk74 8 months ago

Wine in not like Champagne, it can be from anywhere.

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radiohawk 8 months ago

Heavens, no. I live an hour and a half from Napa.

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consumer1 8 months ago

No way, I live in Frankfurt Germany.

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JackMcKee 8 months ago

Kansas doesn't do very many things well. Wine is not one of them.

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tbaker 8 months ago

I haven't found a Kansas wine thats fit to drink.

1

The_Big_B 8 months ago

I keep trying, but haven't found any that are very good.

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rockchalker52 8 months ago

Davenport makes good wine. I'm gonna try their beaujolais this November.

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whatever95 8 months ago

Jowler Creek is close by and their wines have won several medals. Free tastings, too!

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chootspa 8 months ago

No, but I listen to Kansans whine.

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riverdrifter 8 months ago

Can't remember the name but there was a good Kansas wine a few years ago. Then they quit making it. So, no Kansas wine for me currently. California, French and Spanish wines fill the bill.

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Fossick 8 months ago

I buy and drink wines from whatever state I happen to be in. Sure Cali is best and others are various shades of not-as-good, but the only state's wine I've found to be absolutely undrinkable was North Carolina. NC wines make Kansas taste like Beaujolais.

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JackMcKee 8 months ago

The only wines Kansas really does well are sweet wines, so really it's all pretty much Boone's.

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FlintHawk 8 months ago

Wasn't there an article in the paper a few days ago that Kansas wines aren't made from "Kansas grapes," which may be an oxymoron? I'm curious: How many states that are making and marketing wine use homegrown grapes?

As for my personal preference, I've never tried Kansas wine. I'm not a legitimate wine drinker, but when necessary, I've found Australian wines to be remarkably tasty and less expensive than European or California wines.

Maybe the administration could focus its eco devo efforts on helping Kansas winemakers rather than tourism. ; }

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Mandy22777 8 months ago

There are several wineries in the northeast part of Kansas that ARE growing grapes, in fact most of theses wineries are 100% estate. I agree that the law that lowered the standard creates a oxymoron for Kansas wine, fortunatly most of these estate wineries fought in oppostion. Unfortunatly they were not able to win. So your job as a consumer would be to stay informed, ask questions and support REAL local!

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wikkawikka 8 months ago

The Charlottes Red at Davenport is a great wine. So there, all you wine fooo fooos!!!!!!!!

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riverdrifter 8 months ago

This is a great blended Cal. wine. The first batch I bought was #44 and it stands the test of time. $12 wine, tastes like $30 stuff.

http://www.mariettacellars.com/2012/03/old-vine-red-lot-5/

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riverdrifter 8 months ago

BTW, excellent with game like ducks, venison, pheasant, doves and also beef.

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CWGOKU 8 months ago

"I don't have a clue." Autie.................. wow, setting yourself up for abuse. Not the cagey Autie I know.

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dipweed 8 months ago

Kansas wines are too sweet, probably due to the growing conditions.

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Mandy22777 8 months ago

It seems that Kansas wines are being painted with a broad brush of negitivity. There are several wineries in the Northeast part of Kansas that are not only growing Kansas grapes but are making excellent wines and have achived a numorious amonts of international awards to prove it. Most of these wineries offer both Dry and Sweet selections to please even the most diserning palate. So to say the Kansas only makes sweet wine is unfair and not true. All wineries in the state offer free samples so I encourage you to visit them, try and enjoy. These are local farmers who put passion in their work and in the wine.

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The_Big_B 8 months ago

Is there a website or someplace that offers info on these wines?
Good information might help overcome the Curse of the Elderberry.

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Mandy22777 8 months ago

http://kansasfarmwineries.com/
To my knowledge, none of these wineries even offer Elderberry.

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Native72 8 months ago

Kansas wineries are producing some excellent wines, with selections of dry, medium or sweet to fit anyone's taste. I know that BlueJacket Crossing Winery, Davenport's Winery, Kugler's Winery, Holyfield Winery and Sommerset Ridge Winery all make wonerful wines from Kansas grapes, in most cases from grapes grown in vineyards planted on their property (estate grown). If you want a nice fruity, dry red wine, try a Kansas Norton (a/k/a Cynthiana), or a Chambourcin as an alternative to another boring Merlot. Instead of a Chardonnay, try a Kansas Tramminette or a Seyval. Of course the quality of Kansas wines varies, but that's part of the fun of visiting wineries - to see whether you like their wines. Samples are free and there are some outstanding, award winning wines to sample. You would be surprised at how well Kansas wines have done in various wine competitions all over the country. Kansas is actually perflectly suited to growing grapes and I'm impressed with some of the wines I've tasted.

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riverdrifter 8 months ago

I'm a neophite at wine and bow to your comments. I'll give the Kansas Norton a shot. To me, wine is like music: I know little about it but I know what I like. Thanks.

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Gotoit 8 months ago

I really like some of the Kansas wines. They often fall into the mix as I go through wines from many states and countries. I am not a fan of sweet wines, and that is not at all a problem with Kansas wines. There are plenty that are dry. If you haven't found any Kansas wine that you like yet, I suggest BlueJacket and especially, my favorite, Holyfield. Holyfield creates a Cynthiana that is incredible.

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oxymoron 8 months ago

OK Native 72, you present a valid case. I'll try (again) some Kansas wines. Have to agree with others above all that I've tasted have been way too sweet. Where do I buy the Kansas Norton?

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whatever95 8 months ago

On the Rocks in Lawrence carries Kansas wines.

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Mandy22777 8 months ago

The Wine Cellar in Lawrence at 25th & Iowa also carries Kansas wine. Norton is also known as Cynthiana so look for both names.

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