CHEF: Kelly Conwell, 715 Restaurant
Since graduating from Johnson County Community College, Kelly Conwell has put together a resumé with stints at such top-tier Kansas City restaurants as The Raphael Hotel, bluestem, Jax Fish House & Oyster Bar, Stock Hill, and YaYa Euro Bistro. Kelly joined the 715 team in 2021 and, though she oversees everything savory and sweet at the restaurant, her desserts have garnered national acclaim.

WINERY 1: MTGA WINES 

MTGA Wines was created in 2010 buy winemaker Michael Anderson, but his story doesn’t start there. Mike is a third generation of the Anderson family who previously founded the likes of Anderson’s Conn Valley, Trespass Vineyards, Ghost Horse Vineyards, and Eagles Trace. 

WINERY 2: PEAY VINEYARDS 

Peay Vineyards is a first-generation Sonoma estate started in 1996 by Nick Peay, his wife Vanessa Wong (formerly of Peter Michael), and brother Andy Peay. Located along the “true” Sonoma Coast overlooking the Pacific Ocean, the 54 acres of estate vines create the ultimate expression of cool climate Rhone and Burgundian varietals.