Solid pours where the whiskey crowd lands
Overland Park · Whiskey and Wine-Focused American Grill · Visit Website ↗
Reviewed by the RagingWine Tasting Desk · June 29, 2026
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The wine list at Veritas is short, recognizable, and completely unpretentious — which fits the room. This is a place built around whiskey first, wine second, and the list reflects that priority without embarrassing itself. What's here is approachable, and the glass prices are reasonable enough that you won't feel penalized for showing up with wine-drinker instincts.
Twenty-two labels covering the usual suspects: Napa Cabs, an Italian white or two, a Rhône blend, and a Valpolicella Ripasso that quietly raises the room's ambition level. The Cairanne Côtes du Rhône is a pleasant surprise among an otherwise California-heavy list. Don't come here looking for Burgundy or anything obscure — the gaps are real — but the producers they've chosen (Duckhorn Decoy, DAOU, Justin) are reliable crowd-pleasers that won't disappoint a table of mixed drinkers.
Every bottle on the list is also available by the glass, which is genuinely useful for a spot where half the table is ordering bourbon. The range runs $8 to $19, and at those prices you can afford to try something instead of defaulting to whatever's cheapest. The Taylor Fladgate 20yr Port at $19 a glass is the most interesting pour on the menu if you're closing out the night.
Caymus Bonanza Napa Cabernet — $13
Bonanza retails around $18-20 a bottle, so $13 a glass is on the fair side for a recognizable Napa Cab with actual Caymus DNA behind it. It punches above its price point and keeps Cab drinkers happy without breaking the bill.
Farina Valpolicella Ripasso
Most people at a place like this walk past the Ripasso and order the Decoy. That's a mistake. The Ripasso — with its dried-fruit intensity and structure from the second-pass fermentation — is the most interesting red on the list and likely gets ordered last. Worth the detour.
Girasole Chardonnay Napa
With Rodney Strong also on the list at a similar price, the Girasole doesn't offer enough to justify choosing it over a more recognizable name. Underwhelming when you've got better California options sitting right next to it.
Cairanne Côtes du Rhône + Burger or grilled beef entrée
A Southern Rhône blend built on Grenache and Syrah is exactly what you want alongside a properly grilled burger — earthy, a little spicy, and enough fruit to hold up to char without overwhelming. It's the kind of pairing that makes you feel smarter than the room.
The Bottom Line
Veritas isn't a wine destination, but it's a perfectly decent place to drink wine while everyone else debates single malts. The prices are fair, the picks are familiar, and the Ripasso alone earns it a return visit.
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Crowd Pleasers
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Set & Forget
Acceptable
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Plays It Safe
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Proper
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Small but Thoughtful
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
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Solid Range
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
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Crowd Pleasers
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Set & Forget
Acceptable
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Crowd Pleasers
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
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