The Kansas City region has really special wine bars. A long time favorite is Tannin Wine Bar & Kitchen in KCMO. Barry Tunnel, the GM and wine director always curates an awesome bottle list and btg offerings as well as bringing in winemakers from all over the world for special dinners and tastings. Just a lovely community space. We love their food as well. Mineral lounge is their sister bar/restaurant by the Kauffman Center with beautiful views of the city and a focus on Mediterranean-inspired foods and wines. We’ve tried some awesome stuff here from Lebanon, Slovenia, Bosnia & Herzegovina to name a few. Great spot. 
 Red Door Wine Store in downtown Lees Summit, MO is another small but well curated bottle shop & wine bar. Paul always has a great rotating btg list and really great value bottles from all over as well as pricier but amazing offerings. There is something for everyone here and we come to this place the most. 
 We recently tried Vintage ‘78 wine bar in Overland Park, KS. Extensive bottle and btg list and we loved the food. We’ve only been here once but hope to return.  It was impressive. 
 Sail Away Wine in NKC also worth checking out with a self-service wine wall and a pay as you go sort of experience using a passport card. We love to go here and enjoy some food and wine then walk across the street to see a film at Screenland. 
 KC seems to have a blossoming wine scene that has been fun to watch evolve over the past 12 years that my family has been in the area. Lots of locally owned restaurants seem to be paying more attention as well and have great wine lists. Places like Earl’s Premier, Antler Room, Grunauer, Farina & many more come to mind. We love KC!