Recently visited Ladoga as part of a gathering organized by a long-time friend who happens to be a realtor. It was a fun event and although I don't drink others did and I overheard no complaints. The atmosphere is rustic, comfortable and pleasant. Service was excellent as well. That said I have no qualms about recommending Ladoga Ridge Winery for those whose passion is good wine or are just looking for a respite from the world. read more

Ladoga Ridge Winery - Wine barrel display at entrance to the tasting room.... - Wineries Near Me - Smithville, Missouri

If I could only ever visit winery for the rest of my life- it would be Ladoga. I've been coming here for years now and have never left disappointed. I love visiting wineries when I'm out of town, but not a single one has compared to Ladoga! Their wine is absolutely delicious and they've got very reasonably priced items for a charcuterie board (crackers, cheeses, salamis, etc.). The service is always great and both the inside and outdoor areas are always clean. The back patio is my favorite place to stay. There are outdoor games available to play, and you can explore and walk around the vineyard. It's just a beautiful property and I can't wait for spring! read more

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Enjoyed a trip to this winery with a few friends! There is plenty of seating inside and outside, and the views outside are beautiful! I ordered the wine slushy and did a swirl of the red and white options and it didn't disappoint! I also tried the pretzel bites and the flatbread pizza and I would also recommend these, too! If you're in the area, make sure to drop in! read more

Ladoga Ridge Winery - Pepperoni flatbread and pretzel bites - Wineries Near Me - Smithville, Missouri

Nice atmosphere and great wine tastings. I really like the wine slushes. Lots of seating and beautiful outdoor views.

Who needs to go to Wine Country in California when you have great wineries right here in the KC area! Located in Smithville, on acres of grapes and vineyards, Ladoga Ridge was the absolute perfect place for a wine double date. Family owned and operated since 2011, Ladoga offers a wide variety of dry, semi-sweet, sweet, reds, whites, and fruits to pair with local cheeses and meats. They offer tastings as well 5, for $5 to ensure you like what you are ordering. We took 2 bottles home, plus their mulling spices because I fell in LOVE with their mulled wine. On Friday and Saturday nights they have locals bands play outside, they light the fire pit, and turn on the hanging tree lights to create the perfect ambience for a winery evening. Ladoga is named after the dirt on the land, the owners have perfected the grape growing process then turning them into wine. I can only imagine the amount of time it takes, but the flavors are well worth it. Would 100% visit again. read more

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Not only are the grounds countryside-beautiful, but the interior is spacious, with a Mediterranean feel. It is one of the best wineries in the region. My pina colada slushy was super tasty. It was pure heaven to sit on the back patio overlooking the woods, sipping my drink, and listening to live jazz music. I couldn't think of a better way to relax and enjoy a Sunday afternoon. read more

Their wine is so good! Had a peach wine slushie! It was amazing. Also did a quick wine tasting and it was really great. The inside is very nice and lots of places to sit, even an outdoor area to sit. read more

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Visited Ladoga today for some wine. We got there around 12:15 and it wasn't busy at all. You can taste two wines for free. Unfortunately, we didn't love any of the wines we tried. The vignoles was the one I preferred, if you like dry wines the selection is small. We ended up ordering some wine slushees, which were pretty good. The staff was friendly and the property is pretty. If you like sweet wines, you might be able to find something you like. read more

Ladoga Ridge Winery - Property - Wineries Near Me - Smithville, Missouri

Good wine great views why not come here! My friends and I came here to get out and have a good time. When we got here we got two free tastings of wine and they have a pretty good variety. After tasting some of their wine we got some of their blackberry wine slushees which were super good. They have a really good red wine Chambourcin, got 2 bottles to go. The only thing I did not really like is if you wanted to get food you went inside and bought bread, cheese, meat and crackers individually and kind of create your own charcuterie board. They do allow you to bring in outside food though. I really enjoyed the great views of the vineyards and the wine! Will be back when I come in the area. read more

Ladoga Ridge Winery - Views of the vinyard - Wineries Near Me - Smithville, Missouri

Beautiful vineyard reminded me of napa valley California and the red wine slush was very good

This is a beautiful winery with terrific wine, friendly staff and great view! Comfortable seating both inside and outside. Perfect for teachers who don't want to run into their students while they are enjoying some wine. read more

Kids are not welcomed in or outside of premises. No social distancing. I thought businesses in Clay County is under Phase 2 of Recovery Plan. It was jam packed inside. We were planning to buy a bottle to take home but we were immediately turned away because we had a minor! All other wineries such as Windy Wineries and Jowler's are family-friendly. Sad that we could have been frequent customers with it being close to home. We went to Jowler and they followed public health emergency orders. Plus, their wines, slushies, and staff are very friendly. The further distance is worth it just for the great service! read more

Lots of outdoor seating, great wine selection, and overall just a great experience. In this time of covid I felt very comfortable and that I had enough space to relax without my mask. Will definitely be returning. Also just note that no children are allowed! read more

Ladoga Ridge Winery - a bottle of wine and two glasses on a table - Wineries Near Me - Smithville, Missouri

Ladoga ridge Winery.. what a beautiful winery. If only the customer service matched it. For starters this place is nearly impossible to get ahold of. Their voicemail says to reach out on fb and Instagram for a quicker response. That is far from the truth. When I did get someone on the phone she was finally able to help me but not super excited or nice about it. I booked a gazebo for a party of 12 girls and I'm so glad we did so we had our own space! But If I would of been to the winery before I would of known there was plenty of free open seating but the gazebo was nice for less sun and more personal space. The only thing about the gazebo is you literally pay for the space. Nothing else. You don't get service, you don't get ice and wine to your table nor do you get someone to clean up after you. I mean we're adults we don't need someone to clean up after us. But you would think paying for a rented space we wouldn't have to worry about putting our glasses up and cleaning the table off. Lastly. Every single one of my girls mentioned how they felt the lady at the bar was very rude. Super unfortunate because the winery itself is beautiful. I will definitely be trying out other wineries before going back. Hope you have a better experience. read more

Ladoga Ridge Winery - Wineries Near Me - Smithville, Missouri

Beautiful back patio to enjoy when the weather permits. Relaxing, with wind chimes and sounds of nature. They offer open seating, as well as gazebo and other styles of seating. Wine was very enjoyable. They have bulk size snacks for sale, which was great for our larger group. However, if I were to go there with one or two friends, we may be scrambling for a treat to nibble on with our wine. read more

I don't really do many reviews so bear with me. This is our favorite winery around. Several that we have tried in the KC area have wine that is good, just not as full and flavorful. I guess we are spoiled from being here. The wine selection is great. Everything from sweet fruit wines to the semi dry Sully's (my favorite) to Chambourcin and the dry Galen's Red which I like alot too. I think I have counted about 12 different wines, (maybe more) . I like slushie, especially when it's hot out but some of their slushies are too sweet for me but following their FB page, I see that they change up the flavors they offer so I guess I need to try others now that it's getting warmer. I do REALLY like the Red one (Ladoga Red?) You can really taste the wine in it. :-) It's a beautiful place indoors and out. Not rustic like most others in the area that we have been to. The grounds and property are beautifully maintained everything is so CLEAN. It reminds me of a couple really nice wineries on the east side of the state. Also, a family member has a hard time getting around and it is easy to walk around here on the sidewalks and patios so I would say it's handicapped friendly. I, for one, LOVE that it is no kids. I love children (have had my own and have grands now) but it is really nice to have somewhere to go that is peaceful and no crying etc. There are TONS of places for families to go. Nice to have a place carved out for adults. As for people complaining about the age thing. It IS a bar, after all and there are signs that tell everyone that it's 21 and over, including infants and toddlers. I even saw it on their FB page. Yet there are people that go in anyway, then get mad when asked to leave. Seems entitled. I don't get it. Go back for date night! The ladies in the tasting room are friendly, even when very busy (I hate that you can't see people smile...masks make it tough) very helpful with tastings and information about the wines. Sometimes they are really busy so the customers have to wait a bit. Maybe they could staff more. We have been there when there is just one working and there are more people waiting than normal. The owner is great to talk to when you can catch him and the man that works there is always really helpful when I see him. I like that you can bring your own food. We sometimes bring a picnic or takeout and eat on the patio with no hassle. They have cheese, sausage & crackers for snacks and the warm bread with garlic herb butter....yum. (Kind of a hidden treasure). Go for the wine and atmosphere and stay for the sunset if you can. read more

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Great place to relax and enjoy the country side and a good glass of wine. Always nice staff

Wine, entertainment, warm welcoming staff, and what's most important... GOOD WINE! Missouri really does have a few things to be proud of in this neck of the woods. I'd almost be apt to find a way to open a bed and breakfast if I could in this area because they're definitely a hidden gem waiting to expand. We had a chance to taste most of their wines, envied their slushees as we left, and admired their large event room as we headed back to Omaha. We'd love to entertain a large party of friends here for sure! read more

My wife and I stopped in early afternoon on a Friday for a tasting and really enjoyed it. They've recently opened (September 2011) and seem really excited about growing their business as a member of the Smithville community. The tasting room is really nice. They have several tables set up inside (wine barrels with glass tops: classy and nicely decorated) as well as seating outside. There is also a cool little window from the tasting room into the room with the tanks where the wine is made. The entire room is well-thought-out--classy and welcoming. In the corner is a neat little gift shop area featuring mostly items from other local businesses. Just a great little facility. As for the wine tasting, it's free to taste up to 5 of their 10 wines, and $5 to taste all 10. We tried 5 each, and generally liked what we tasted. They have a cab-merlot blend (California grapes) that was pretty good, and we really liked their Norton, which is 77% Norton and 23% "other reds." It was definitely one of the better Nortons we've had in Missouri. We also really enjoyed their "Chococherry Kiss" dessert wine. It's not overwhelming with the chocolate, doesn't have that medicine taste chocolate wines can sometimes have, and has a nice tartness to balance out the sweetness. They sell wine by the bottle and by the glass to enjoy on the premises, and if you buy a bottle but don't finish it, they'll seal your bottle in a special wine doggy bag so that you're street legal for the drive home. It's free of charge and a nice touch. Allowed us to spend the extra $1 or 2 on a bottle (as opposed to 2 glasses) without feeling like we really had to pound down the wine. After we were done tasting, we bought a bottle of Norton to enjoy in the tasting room. They also sell little cheese plates and dessert plates to snack on while you drink. We tried a cheese plate, which was a nice selection of 6 or so gourmet cheeses that really were very good. They also provided crackers and pretzels. It was a perfect size for the two of us, but we were pretty hungry. I could see it as a light snack for 3-4 people. We also had a nice chat with one of the owners. We could tell she was really excited about the new business and also using it to help boost other wineries and small businesses in the area. Overall, we had a great time and can't wait to stop by again some lazy afternoon. read more

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By far my favorite winery of the half dozen I've visited so far! The location is b-e-a-utiful both inside and outside. The couple times we've visited, staff is extremely welcoming, knowledgable, and courteous about anything and everything. As far as the wine tasting, you can try any 5 for free or ALL for $5 plus you even get your own souvenir wine glass. The strawberry rhubarb will more than likely be my favorite wine for life--that's how good it truly is! After your tasting you can grab a bottle (or two!), some bread & oil, and a cheese plate and relax inside or by (my favorite!) the fire-pit outside. Everything is so green and peaceful outside. Ladoga Ridge is beyond worth the drive to Smithville. Didn't finish your bottle? Not a problem! Any staff member will be more than happy to seal your bottle up in a "road" friendly bag. Try to visit on a Friday. There's a group of women who are at Ladoga every Friday who are the funniest and friendliest group. They even have their own shelf with their wine glasses! read more

Ladoga Ridge Winery - Strawberry rhubarb! - Wineries Near Me - Smithville, Missouri

We went here for the wine tasting & it did not disappoint. They have a nice mix of several types of wine, I believe to suit everybody. For instance, My hubby is a wine lover & I only like sweet wines but we both had several to chose from. They also,have a breast cancer wine & as a person that just lost my sister to breast cancer it meant a lot to me to see that not only are you making good wine but you are thinking of others as well. Okay, so, the wine tasting included 13 wines (I think) & you received a wine glass to keep. I also tried the wine slushy, OMG was it good. I had them mix the two sweet wines together & I was in heaven. The place is small on the inside but very nicely decorated & even has a small area for purchasing gifts. You can purchase cheese, crackers & meats to pair with your wine but I chose not too. I visited on such a nice day that I sat outside in the back under the gazebo & enjoyed the beautiful view of the vineyard while listening to music that they play overhead. t is a very relaxing scenery. read more

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Best winery I have been to in at least 1 hour radius of Smithville. If you haven't been Otis a MUST. read more

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Update to below: they no longer do their 3 tastings for free. The new room is open and has a lot more room for customers. There are TVs, high and low top tables and a lovely fireplace. It's a gorgeous space that can be rented for parties and great addition to the venue. My mom introduced me to this winery and we go here all the time. You get 3 wine tastings for free or you can do 8 tastings for $5. Their wine is great (they have wine slushees too). The view is beautiful and they can make great recommendations on their wines. You can bring your own food and snacks or they have some cheeses and other items available to purchase. They have indoor seating, outdoor seating, and covered outdoor seating. They're also currentbuilding on a tasting room to accommodate larger crowds indoor. read more

Beautiful place and great wines. Unfortunately, as some others mentioned, service is pretty poor. I can't really blame the person behind the bar, because she was the only person working the entire place! I counted over 20 people waiting to be helped, and the one worker had to leave to get food for a customer. And the hours of operation are very unusual, even for these times. On many days, they open early and close early. Like Sunday, they open at noon and close at 5pm. The hottest part of the day. About the time it starts cooling off and getting comfortable, they close! read more

Tucked away in Smithville, MO this winery has a beautiful setting and a wonderful staff! 3 free tastings or 8 tastings for $5! The back patio has plenty of seating, a covered gazebo, and a fire pit for those cool nights! They also have a pavilion that can be enclosed or opened up that is fantastic. We saw a yellow lab with a group so I assume they are dog friendly! Looks like the are adding on too! I highly recommend! Cheers! read more

WARNING TO PARTIES OF MORE THAN 10 To the owners of this winery, I was a part of a bachelorette party this past weekend (July 2020) and we stopped by Ladoga Winery on our tour of wineries in the area to sample and drink. After entering the main room, our group of 11 was immediately stopped by a server/bartender, a tall woman with dark hair and a Chiefs face mask, and shamed for coming in with more than 10 people without calling ahead. Instead of being understanding (as none of us were from the area and we apologized for not calling) and suggesting we sit outside (we, again, were first time customers so we were not aware of what the outdoor sitting space looked like) so they could more easily manage their indoor capacity numbers due to COVID restrictions, she theatrically rolled her eyes, made a scene in front of the other customers in that room, and shamed us for even considering staying on the premises. We left the main room and went to the less crowded "tasting room" to put in our orders, per her request. We were, once again, met with this same woman bartender in this room who, AGAIN, rolled her eyes to make it apparent that she was angry with us and, AGAIN, shamed us for even considering staying. With kindness, I spoke with her at the bar and urged her to tell us what we needed to do to make her life easier, as it was apparent that our presence was even irritating to this disgruntled employee. Even though we were about to be PAYING CUSTOMERS, we relayed that we would be just fine with sitting outside, but that her treatment of us was uncalled for. After asking our bride-to-be if she even had any interest in staying at this winery due to the treatment, this employee finally, begrudgingly, took our orders. I would kindly like to request that the owners of this establishment reprimand this employee. Our entire group will be sure that our friends and families know that this is not a group-friendly winery and inform them of the mistreatment and poor customer service. We wish all of the other normal, kind employees the best. We stayed for about 1.5 hours after we were able to order from another, nicer employee and the winery is most certainly a beautiful place. However, we will not be returning. read more

As the evening wound down we found ourselves in beautiful Ladoga Ridge Winery. The view is amazing and they have wonderful outdoor seating. We each got a glass of the hot spice wine which tasted exactly like apple cider to me. It was really good but a little too sweet. Many of their other wines were very sweet as well. It didn't really speak to my palate. The servers were really nice and you can try 3 wines for free or 8 for $5. You can also purchase a wine glass for $2. It's a cool winery to check out, especially if you like sweet wines. The outdoor seating is definitely a huge plus. Great place to while away a few hours in the late afternoon and watch the sunset. read more

We enjoyed a fun afternoon up by Smithville lake and stopped in to do a free tasting at Ladoga Ridge. The staff is very friendly and helpful. They have the typical sweet wines found at most Missouri wineries but also have some unique selections including a strawberry wine and a very nice Norton. We enjoyed a glass of wine out on their back terrace with a beautiful view of their vineyards from atop a bluff. Very nice atmosphere for relaxing with our dog. read more

Ladoga Ridge Winery - Sully's white is perfect in warm weather - Wineries Near Me - Smithville, Missouri

I find winery's to all be similar. Elegant feeling bars were people who have drinking problems a made to seem like connoisseurs. That being said this one is super nice. One of the owners gave us our tasting and answered any and all questions we had as well as describing all the wines. They have a lot of award winning wines to try. 5 free samples or all of them for $5. To me that seems like a great deal. The view is great and I'm told in warmer months they make wine slush ices that are to die for. Great visit if you're on your way to the lake for the day. read more

I was attending a bridal shower for a beautiful bride to be st this location, it is beautiful! Such a great atmosphere, friendly, warm and fun. The wine selection was amazing and varied. I am pretty new to tastings and I received wonderful and very helpful advice. I even bought wine to take home!!! read more

LOVE this winery!! This is the best of the best of the wineries in the Kansas City area - gorgeous scenery, beautiful interior, stunning views, and of course delicious wine!! The staff is so friendly & helpful. We have been coming here for at least ten years and it has consistently delivered the best experiences you could ask for. Will continue to support and enjoy Ladoga Ridge Winery for years to come!! read more

Had my birthday party here (50+ guests). We brought live music (for their guests to enjoy on our dime), & purchased over 30 bottles of their wine & purchased a few cases of beer for guests as well. Had the event professionally catered as well. These ppl were rude on so many levels. TO NAME A FEW: 1)The event planner was not the least bit helpful leading up to the event. She was rude to my husband(several times) also told him they don't usually host events so she wasn't sure how to handle some of his requests. 2)The staff directed our caterers to set up inside (we reserved the outdoor area) . They set up multiple tables and had food out. My husband found them inside and told them that our reserved area was outdoors, the staff was very rude demanding that we return the tables back inside after WE physically moved the food outside. 3) Told us we were to remain inside of the gazebo area-guests could not move about the outdoor area of the winery or sit in tables outside of the gazebo area 4) Were rude to our guests throughout the evening 5) Scolded my 70yo mother to get things cleaned up and move tables etc. 6) Too lengthy to type everything.. Several of our guests own local businesses(myself included), and appreciate every dollar we make(esp in these trying times). We would never treat our paying customers with such disrespect. And I would have personally thanked my guests and checked on them to make sure they were having a good experience (or send a manager to do so). DO NOT plan events here. Guess my best friend saw the owner the next day. Said he was nice. Wish he would have touched base when it was important. We are also calling to discuss with the owners personally. read more

I'm grading Ladoga Ridge down just because they didn't have any wines that appealed to me. They had a lot of sweet and fruit wines, so if that is your thing, Ladoga Ridge is a good visit. The tasting room also had a lot of wine-related gifts, verging on too much. To a certain extent, it seemed very cluttered and "crafty." The best thing about this winery is the picnic area where you can have some wine and look at the scenery. It's a really beautiful location, and would be a great place to just hang out and enjoy your wine. read more

Why they don't serve outside during COVID is just crazy to me. We have been here twice and the first time wanted to do a tasting but the would only allow tastings inside at the bar. We ordered glasses and took them outside. Not kid friendly at all which just seems pretentious. Won't come back even though the atmosphere and wine is good. read more

Great wine, love the Vignoles! Great attention to detail within the tasting room, front & back patios, and vineyard. Sits on top of a hill and the view is amazing. Plus they are building an event building. Great place for a lazy afternoon or getting the party started. read more

Ladoga Ridge Winery - Wineries Near Me - Smithville, Missouri

My girlfriend and I have been to Ladoga Ridge Winery three times in the last month and we will continue to make it a "go to" for much longer. The employees are extremely friendly. The wine is wonderful and the environment is perfect for a couple to enjoy a quiet moment of conversation and reconnection while watching the sun set over the beautiful Missouri countryside. Get out and see it for yourself; you won't regret it. read more

We absolutely love their outdoor siting area. This is a very fun stop while at the lake. While I am not a fan of the sweet wines they offer I absolutely love the Missouri Chambourcin grape wines and Galen's Red does not disappoint. What they charge for a tasting is ridiculously cheap and fun for all. If you have someone in the group that does not like wine try their wine slushes. The staff is great really a secret gem by Smithville Lake. read more

I've been to this winery about 3x now and I must say everytime I have really enjoyed myself. The scenery is beautiful especially in the evening when the sun is setting. The staff is friendly and very welcoming. The fire pit is a good addition the the sun setting over the winery and the if you take a moment an look up the view of the stars are breathtaking. The wine isn't the greatest but you can bring your own snacks! So that makes up for it. read more

This has got to be one of my favorite local wineries. Not only do they have great wines, the setting and the hospitality has got to be one of the best around! I love the wine, the setting and the entire staff!! read more

This is my second time at this winery and unfortunately this time left a very bad taste in my mouth. The first time we had the owner helping us behind the bar...but this time we had a girl named Melissa. First time I've ever been carded at a winery. My fiance does not look young (and isn't young) but they wouldn't serve him because he didn't have his id. Second thing I noticed was they display local wineries bottles on their bar shelf but have taken Holyfields down (one of the Kansas wineries that helped them get started) which is sad since this was one of the things I was really impressed with them the first time. I had already said I'd pay for a full tasting, so we hurriedly finished and felt rushed and uncomfortable. Since I feel its rude to taste wine and not get one, I bought the cheapest one. The owner was sitting in a chair right by the door and didn't say a word to us as we left. Very disappointing. For one of my area wineries to be this rude and unfriendly...I'm flabbergasted and at this point (even though I participate in the Missouri winery program) will most likely miss this one when I make my rounds. All it takes is being friendly and Ladoga Ridge did not deliver. read more