Wine Bar
Unclaimed profileVintage '78 Wine Bar
Overland Park, KS · $$
Inebrious
Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
Vintage '78 Wine Bar is a wine-first destination with an extensive by-the-glass program featuring incremental pour sizes and themed flights. The whisk(e)y list includes allocated bourbons, and classic cocktails are executed with historical recipes. Sommelier-led service and a claim to one of the Midwest's largest by-the-glass selections anchor the experience.
- What should I order?
- Start with the sommelier's blind flight to test your palate. For a classic, the Vieux Carre at $15 is a solid value. Bourbon enthusiasts should try the Blanton's single barrel pour, available in 1 oz. Or 2 oz. Sizes.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Wine enthusiasts seeking rare pours and educational flights will find much to appreciate. Bourbon collectors hunting allocated labels like Weller and Blanton's will also be satisfied. Those seeking a serious cocktail program may find it adequate but not the main draw.
- When should I go?
- Evenings when the sommelier team is available for personalized recommendations. Wine education classes are offered, so check schedules for those. Private events with sommelier-selected pairings are available for groups.
- What should I expect to spend?
- Cocktails range from $14 to $21. Wine by the glass ranges from $4 to $30; flights from $24 to $50. Whisk(e)y pours range from $6 to $99 for 2 oz. Private events run approximately $95–$175 per guest.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- The by-the-glass program is unusually deep, with taste, half-glass, and full-glass pours, plus themed flights like the sommelier's blind flight. The whisk(e)y list features rare bourbons and playful flight names. International recognition for the wine list adds credibility.
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
Classic cocktails are made with original or classic recipes, including Kir, Negroni, and Vieux Carre. Prices are moderate, but some drinks lack listed prices. The Espresso Martini is a notable modern addition.
Menu strengths
- — Includes unique offerings like Pisco Sour and New York Sour
Standout selections
- — Kir Royale – Champagne and Crème de Cassis, $21
- — Vieux Carre – Cognac, Rye, Benedictine, Dolin Rouge, Pimento Bitters, $15
Pricing: Cocktails range from $14 to $21.
Wine
Extensive by-the-glass list with incremental pour sizes and themed flights. Categories include sparkling, white, rosé, red, dessert, port, madeira, and sherry. Sommelier-led service and international recognition elevate the program.
Menu strengths
- — Large selection with incremental pour sizes; Themed flights including sommelier's blind flight
Standout selections
- — NV Champagne, Gosset 'Grande Réserve' – $7 taste, $14 half-glass, $27 glass
- — 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon, MY 'Limited Select' – Oakville, Napa Valley, $30/glass
- — 2018 Rhône Blend, E. Guigal, Châteauneuf-du-Pape – $24/glass
Pricing: Wine by the glass ranges from $4 to $30 for 5 oz.; flights range from $24 to $50.
Beer
Small but curated beer selection including Boulevard Wheat Ale and Pabst Blue Ribbon, plus a rotating 'Whatever We Bought for Adam' option. Priced affordably.
Standout selections
- — Boulevard Wheat Ale – Kansas City, MO, $5
Pricing: Beer cans priced at $5-$6.
Spirits
Notable whisk(e)y program with rare bourbons like Weller, Blanton's, and Stagg. Offers 1 oz. And 2 oz. Pours, plus creative flights. Some prices absent from menu.
Menu strengths
- — Rare and allocated bourbons available; Spirited flights offer unique tasting experiences
Standout selections
- — Blanton's Single Barrel Bourbon – $17/1 oz., $34/2 oz.
- — The Macallan 18-year-old Scotch – $26/taste, $51/1 oz., $99/2 oz.
- — Wild Turkey 'Master's Keep – Unforgotten' – $17/taste, $34/1 oz., $67/2 oz.
Pricing: Whisk(e)y pours range from $6 to $99 for 2 oz.; spirited flights priced at $45 and $95.
How it sits with the food
The classic cocktail list and extensive wine selection offer pairing flexibility, though the food menu was not reviewed. Sommelier-led recommendations can guide pairings for private events.
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