Underdog Wine Co.

It’s our #pickoftheweek! CELLIER DES DAUPHINS RESERVE 2018 COTES DU RHONE... We have been shouting about how great the past few vintages from the Rhone Valley have been. Some of the best value wines we have had from the 2015-2018 vintages have all been from the Rhone. Pound-for-pound and dollar-for-dollar, you would be hard pressed to spend less and get more than you get from here. Grown on sunny slopes of the Southern Rhone Valley and harvested at the peak of ripeness, Syrah and Grenache grapes give the wine its deep ruby color, perfumed bouquet & purely fruited palate. This is delicious! Very classy and appealing aromas of blue flowers, dark fruits, garrigue, spice, and forest floor. On the palate, vanilla oak marries into the charming, plump and herbal red and black fruit mixthe baked raspberry, blackberry & plum fruit is accentuated by classic pepper, olive & spice notes. It's full of flavor, super supple, super drinkable and authentic. A stunning value! retail $14-$15 pow price $12

It’s our #pickoftheweek and it’s the perfect PAOLO SCAVINO VINO ROSSO PIEDMONT, ITALY... We've been huge fans of Paolo Scavino Vino Rosso for years, and the newest release keeps that winning streak going strong. Nebbiolo is always the main grape in the Vino Rosso blend, but the supporting grapes change slightly from year to year. For this year's wine, Barbera, Dolcetto, and Merlot have been added to the blend resulting in a red that offers wonderful complexity and concentration as well as a super-approachable style. The grapes from the younger vines of the Estate combined together, offer a fresh, aromatic, charming wine with a Piedmontese character. Brilliant ruby-red with purple hints. Expressive, bright and delicate aromas of red cherries and spices. Fresh in the nose and on the palate. Supple and fleshy structure - the red & blue fruit flavors are persistent and show great purity. A delicious red which expresses the brightness of the vintage, to drink over the next year or two. retail $14-$15 pow price $12

It’s A NEW $99 CASE! https://shop.underdogwinekc.com/xe/xe.asp Speaking of Bordeaux (and the Rhone Valley) - when tasting through the Bordeaux presale, we found some really great buys & then paired six of them with six great wines from the Rhone Valley. ... This is a ALL RED case and will be ready to be picked up NEXT Friday, October 30.

Last (hopefully) warm day in KC for a while & crushing this minty green tea lemonade from our neighbors @teamarketkc

It’s our #pickoftheweek THE FABLEIST WINE CO. FABLE: 395 MERLOT - PASO ROBLES... This is the fifth vintage of The Fableist Merlot that we have had on our shelves. The wine is a powerhouse partnership between Curt Schalchlin of Sans Liege & Andrew Jones of Field Recording. Although we have been a fan of every vintage of this Merlot we have sold - the newest release (2019) is by far, our favorite. The Merlot has a classic claret character - a touch softer & more feminine than prior vintages - probably why we love it so much. Highly perfumed & purely fruited, showing aromas of black tea, northland blueberries and wet concrete. The fleshy fruit & silky texture slides gracefully across the palate leaving behind hints of sweet plums, warm cedar planks, and freshly ground spices. Vineyard Notes Hinterland, Guigliemo Giuseppe, Wine Porch, Haar, Santa Barbara Highlands, Riverstar, Seven Angels 86% Merlot, 12%Cabernet Sauvignon, 1% Petit Verdot, 1%Tempranillo retail $18-$20 pow price $12 (WOWZERS)

It’s our ANNE PICHON SAUVAGE - VENTOUX SYRAH + GRENACHE... Stretching across the slopes of the Ventoux mountain in the southeastern region of the Rhône Valley, Cotes du Ventoux excels in the production of spicy and characterful red blends based on Grenache, Syrah, and other indigenous varieties. Anne Pichon 'Sauvage' is a departure from the usual Syrah/ Grenache combo. While southern Rhone is known for its enjoyable easy-to-drink wines, Sauvage gains so much more complexity from low-yield single vineyards in Mormoiron, late harvests, and very long fermentation. This wine is fermented and vinified in cement & steel followed by aging, primarily in steel and a little in oak, which allows the fruit and earth to shine. An unfiltered blend of 80% Syrah and 20% Grenache that's full of floral aromas and red & black fruit. Spice and black currants on a long, sophisticated, earthy finish. It offers lovely aromas of cherries and blueberries, spiced up by hints of cola and rosemary. It's medium-bodied, moderately concentrated but very friendly and crushable. A Rockstar value from a Rockstar producer. retail $18 pow price $15

It’s our #pickoftheweek and this is our nEw FaVoRiTe VaLuE wHiTe MATHIAS MICHELINI PASSIONATE WINES DEL MONO BLANCO... This is the second time we have featured one of Mathias Michelini's "Del Mono" wines as our PoW. We really liked the Malbec/Bonarda blend of the tinto and we love, love this Sauv Blanc/Semillon blend of the blanco. Show us another $10 white that drinks better than this & we will buy you lunch. The Sauvignon Blanc (60%) and Semillon (40%) are sustainably farmed from two vineyards in the Tupungato region of the Uco Valley. This crisp, fruit driven wine shows notes of Cantaloupe and Honeydew melon mixed with yellow peach and white flowers on the nose. The palate shows the summery melon fruit but adds complex notes of jasmine, orange peel, and crushed wet rock with a touch of green herbs. Bright acid highlights the refreshingly dry finish. Sauv Blanc - planted in 1970 Semillon - planted in 1960 retail $12 pow price $10

Broc Cellars and Selection Massale have joined forces to create this entry in the delicious "La Boutanche" line, with Broc's Zinfandel savvy and La Boutanche's goal for approachable, friendly-priced wines in friendly-sized bottles in perfect harmony. A blend of mostly Zinfandel with a small part of Carignan and Valdiguie, the aromas of blackberry, macerated plum, fresh herbs and sweet tobacco flood out of the glass, followed by more juicy black fruit on the medium-bodied palate. A supple weight and granite-like foundation give it structure, with acidity providing superlative drinkability. Perfect for just about anything off the grill. Throw a little chill on this 1L bad boy & chug away.

Hands down, the best smelling wine in the shop & just as fantastic tasting too #Repost @paperandcork with @get_repost UNION SACRÉ FAN GIRL... No winemaker has my heart quite like @unionsacrewinery and their l’Orangerie has stolen the show in 2020. This is a skin contact Gewürztraminer with BOLD aromas and literally the most gorgeous, nuanced orange hue I’ve ever laid my eyes on. Its just as pleasing on the palate as it is on the eyes and nose. I’m mildly obsessed. [Welcoming tips on keeping plants alive so maybe someday I can replace my fake ass greenery with the real thing] #winewednesday #fakeplants #orangewine #gewurztraminer #winelover #winetime #corkdork #winegeek #winetastingathome #unionsacre #unionsacrewines #californiawines #drinkmorewine #fortheloveofwine #favoritewine #prettywine #winefan #fangirling #winesofinstagram #winestagram #ilovewine #happywine #gewurtztillithurts #winepost #winetastings #underdogwine #givemewine See more

It’s our #pickoftheweek! VIÑA LAURENT RESERVA CABERNET SAUVIGNON... Vina Laurent is a labor of love for the husband & wife team of Damien and Lorena Laurent. Damien is originally from Bordeaux, France where he grew up learning how to make wine from his grandfather and father. For twelve years, he ran the family’s estate, Chateau L’Escart. When the couple began looking for terroir to express their passions, naturally, they looked to Lorena’s home of Chile. They planted their organically farmed vineyards in 2008 and built the natural, gravity flow winery in 2011. All the wines are fermented with native yeasts, partial whole cluster & zero Sulphur additions. This 100% Cab Sauv from Maipo Valley has high-toned aromas & flavors of blackberry, blueberry, purple flowers and wild herbs, with a welcome hint of graphite. A beautifully balanced red with real purity to its dark berry core, a medium-to-full body & a silky smooth finish. This is a pretty wine with great structure. Once again proving that ‘Natural doesn’t have to mean weird. retail $15 pow price $12

Bojo FTW #Repost @wine.by.kari with @get_repost Fun Fact: Brouilly is the largest Cru in Beaujolais. It covers about 20% of the Beaujolais wine region. There are 10 Crus in Beaujolais. What’s your favorite Cru? ... LAURENCE & REMI DUFAITRE BROUILLY 2017 is one of my favorite Beaujolais! Gamay variety from Brouilly Appellation. Low tannins and fantastic acidity. Bursting with lots of red fruits. I tasted a strawberry and rhubarb pie!! Delicious! Big thanks to these folks for bringing this into my life: @jennyfrancois @underdogwine @cbgs08 #laurenceandremidufaitre #beaujolais #brouilly #frenchwine #jennyandfrancoisselections #wine #winelover #wines #winestagram #instawine #ilovewine #lovewine #winetime #winedown #winelife #winewinewine #winegram #wineoclock #drinkwine #youcansipwithus See more

There ya have it - make the most of this #flowerday

Martha Stoumen #minimalist #natural #california wines are in! Martha went to work in the vineyard, olive orchard, and winery of a small farm and learning center in Tuscany after studying traditional agricultural systems and Italian during her undergraduate degree. The majority of her farm work took place in the vineyard rather than the winery, so she entered the world of wine production through the lens of a vigneronne rather than a typical modern California winemaker who spe...nds very little to no time in the vineyard. During this time she also worked with farm animals, bees, and vegetables, and to this day views growing grapes and making wine ideally as part of a larger system. 2019 Post Flirtation White Blend Roussanne, Marsanne, and Muscat blanc come from Contra Costa County. Colombard comes from Ricetti Vineyard in Mendocino County; planted in 1948 This mineral driven wine gives off aromas of fresh ocean air, white pepper and kiwi. A beautifully light bodied wine that would complement a variety of foods from Dim Sum to oysters. Take me anywhere! 2019 Post Flirtation Red Blend Zinfandel: North Ponderosa Vineyard, Sierra Foothills. Carignan: Ricetti Vineyard, Mendocino County; planted in 1948 Notes of ripe blackberry and dried plum balance more herbaceous characteristics of pine and rosemary; still a fruit forward, approachable wine that will become a fast friend; a buoyant wine that will lift up your pallet rather than weight it down. 2019 Mendocino Benchlands Nero d’Avola: 50% Chiarito Vineyard, Ukiah, Mendocino County; 37% Benson Ranch Vineyard, Ukiah, Mendocino County, 13% Fox Hill Vineyard, Talmage Bench, Mendocino County. Zinfandel: 100% Chiarito Vineyard, Ukiah, Mendocino County Juicy aromas of plum and black cherries balanced with hints of herbaceous black tea immediately draw you into this wine. Serious and playful in all the right ways. We liken this wine to the mature older brother of our Post Flirtation red blend.