Family
Just the way it should be.
Small Town Doesn't
Mean Small Flavor
As Linn County's first winery, we're proud to craft something a little unexpected right here in Mound City, Kansas. Our small-batch wines and meads are handcrafted using locally sourced ingredients whenever possible, along with carefully selected ingredients from around the world. From dry to sweet, white to red, every bottle reflects our commitment to quality, creativity, and plenty of small-town flavor.
"Why Are We Waiting?"
About Us
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Blue Dog Wine Co. is owned and operated by Sarah and Tracy Johnson. Around 2016, Sarah floated the idea of someday owning a wine company as a retirement dream. After a good laugh—and a little time for the idea to percolate—Tracy finally asked, “Why are we waiting?” That question was the beginning of what would eventually become Blue Dog Wine Co.
After three years of research, planning, and navigating the required permits, Blue Dog Wine Co. officially began in 2019. Sarah and Tracy spent weekends and evenings completing the building and beginning wine production. Then, in March 2020, the world suddenly shut down. Faced with an unexpected change of plans, they decided it was time to make a run for it—and opened the winery.
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People often ask where the name Blue Dog came from. If you're a dog person, you probably understand—there's always that one dog no other can quite compare to. For Sarah and Tracy, that was their Blue Weimaraner. When they decided to take this journey together, there was really only one name that felt right: Blue Dog Wine Co.
Since opening, Blue Dog Wine Co has grown from six wines to more than 15 wines and meads, along with a new home in downtown Mound City, KS. In 2023, we opened The Coyote Tasting Room, giving us room to offer more than wine—food, cocktails, beer, events, gatherings, and a welcoming place for our community to come together. What started with one simple question, “Why are we waiting?” has become more than we ever imagined
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