BlueJacket Crossing

BlueJacket Crossing is a family-owned vineyard and winery in Eudora, Kansas, about four miles east of Lawrence. The vineyard began in 2002 with an initial planting of Norton (Cynthiana) and has grown to roughly eight acres of estate vines that also include St. Vincent, Seyval, Chambourcin, Fredonia, Vignoles, and Traminette. The tasting room opened in May 2008. Since 2005, vintner and viticulturist Kandaya "Pep" Selvan has made and bottled the estate and locally grown wines at the vineyard, drawing on Midwest winemaking practices and influences from California, Italy, and Missouri. The lineup ranges from dry whites and rosés to barrel-aged reds and a fortified dessert wine, with Norton and Chambourcin playing central roles. The winery has won awards at competitions including the Finger Lakes International, Jefferson Cup Invitational, Indy International, Florida International, and Riverside International. Visitors can taste flights of six wines served by staff, buy wine by the glass or bottle, and relax on the patio or in the tasting room with views of the vines; picnics are welcome, and cheese, crackers, and sausage are available. The property also has an Airbnb listing.

Written by Ava from public sources. Not written or reviewed by the winery.