Wine Bar
Unclaimed profileTannin Wine Bar & Kitchen
Kansas City, MO · $$
Inebrious
Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
Tannin Wine Bar & Kitchen pairs an extensive global wine list with creative house cocktails built on infused spirits and house-made syrups. Wine flights and a tiered wine club expand the program beyond the glass, while local draft beers and non-alcoholic wines, beers, and cocktails cover other bases. The beverage program is the draw, with a wine director guiding an ambitious list.
- What should I order?
- Start with the Sparkling Flight or Rosé Flight to sample the list. For cocktails, Mountain Thyme ($14) or Tamarindo Surf ($12) show off the house infusions. Non-alcoholic drinkers can try Leitz non-alcoholic sparkling rosé or the This Little Life mocktail.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Wine enthusiasts will appreciate the deep bottle list and flight options. Cocktail drinkers will find creative, reasonably priced house creations. Groups with varied preferences are covered by beer, non-alcoholic wines, and mocktails. Private dining and wine club memberships suit event hosts and regulars.
- When should I go?
- Happy hour is a good time to try rotating cocktails and featured beers. Wine flights and the full menu are available throughout service. The wine club suggests seasonal events, though specific timing is not documented.
- What should I expect to spend?
- Cocktails run $12–$15. Wine by the glass starts around $11, with bottles from $42 to $550. Flights range from $23.50 to $56. Beer is $6.50–$10. Non-alcoholic wines are $11/glass, and coffee is $3.50–$4.50.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- The wine program is the centerpiece: an extensive international list, multiple flight options, and a three-tier wine club. Cocktails are built with infused spirits and house-made syrups, adding a craft element. A dedicated wine director (listed as Kezia Prajitna) signals serious intent.
Beverage categories
We only score what a venue sets out to do. Categories a venue doesn't attempt are left unscored rather than penalized.
Cocktails
House cocktails feature creative ingredients like infused spirits, shrubs, and house-made syrups. Examples include Mountain Thyme and Tamarindo Surf. Happy hour rotates specials. Prices are moderate.
Menu strengths
- — Creative use of infused spirits and house-made syrups.
Standout selections
- — Mountain Thyme: gin, thyme syrup, lemon, butterfly pea flower, crème de violette ($14).
- — Tamarindo Surf: cherry infused vodka, tamarind shrub, lime, soda ($12).
Pricing: $12–$15 per cocktail.
Wine
Extensive global list covering sparkling, Riesling, Chardonnay, orange wines, rosé, and reds. Multiple flight options and a tiered wine club.
Menu strengths
- — Extensive and diverse wine list with worldwide regions.
- — Wine flights and tasting options available.; Wine club with multiple membership tiers.
Standout selections
- — Champagne La Closerie '&' Extra Brut ($295/bottle).
- — Tenuta dell’Ornellaia 'Le Serre Nuove' Bolgheri ($180/bottle).
Pricing: Bottles from $42 to $550; flights $23.50–$56; wine club $450–$1,075/year.
Beer
Local breweries are featured on draft and in bottles. Selection includes Boulevard Tank 7, City Barrel, KC Bier Co, and Alma Mader. Non-alcoholic beer available. Limited but competent.
Standout selections
- — City Barrel Rad Af (draft, $9).
- — Toppling Goliath Psuedo Sue (bottled, $8).
Pricing: Draft $9–$10; bottled $6.50–$8.
Nonalcoholic
Offers non-alcoholic wines from Leitz, two mocktails, a non-alcoholic beer, and coffee/tea. This is a thoughtful selection for a wine bar, though limited in scope.
Menu strengths
- — Non-alcoholic options across wine, beer, and cocktails.; Includes coffee and tea selections.
Standout selections
- — Leitz 'Einz, Zwei, Zero' Non-Alcoholic Sparkling Rosé ($11/glass).
- — This Little Life mocktail (lime, sage, ginger ale, luxardo cherry).
Pricing: Non-alcoholic wines $11/glass; Athletic Upside Dawn $6/12oz; coffee $3.50–$4.50.
Spirits
Spirits are used creatively in cocktails, with infused options like cherry vodka and red pepper tequila. No standalone spirits list exists, but the cocktail program showcases a range of spirits.
Menu strengths
- — Creative integration of spirits into cocktails.; Infused spirits add a craft element.
Standout selections
- — Espresso Martini: vodka, Baileys, Kahlúa, espresso ($15).
- — Peter Piper: red pepper tequila, habanero, lime, peach bitters, triple sec.
Pricing: Cocktails with spirits range $12–$15.
How it sits with the food
No food menu was captured, but the wine list's range supports pairing with a variety of dishes. The presence of a kitchen suggests food is available to accompany the beverages, though specific pairings are not documented.
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