Notes from the Wine Underground
My friend Robert was telling me about the Wine Underground, a neat little wine store he had stumbled upon in the Hampden/Roland Park area.
It's hidden away on Evans Chapel Road, and the last time I drove past the location -- which admittedly wasn't any time recently -- it seems to me it was a liquor store, not a wine shop.
Anyway, Robert mentioned that the place does wine and food pairings on an irregular basis, and that he would send me details of the next one because he was now on the Wine Underground's e-mail list.
Here it is. If any of you has participated in one of these events, please let us know more about it:
Valentine's Wines Tasting
Thursday, February 12, 2009 6:30 p.m.
This tasting will feature great wines to share with your special someone for the holiday. From romantic sparkling to plush reds to pair with decadent dishes, you are bound to find just the right wine for the two of you to enjoy together.
Seven luscious wines will be paired with succulent hors d'oeuvre pairings
of duck, crab and chocolate from Chef Kristin Zissel. (complete menu TBA)
Bisol 'Jeio' Prosecco $17.99
First Love White 2007 $13.99
Mi Amore Red 2007 $12.99
Viu Manent Malbec Reserva 2007 $13.99
Alto Moncaya Veraton 2006 $26.99
Cloud 9 "Seity" Zinfandel 2006 $29.99
Della Force "His Eminence's Choice" 10 Year Old Tawny Port $22.99
wine list subject to change
Thursday, February 12, 2009 6:30 p.m.
This tasting will feature great wines to share with your special someone for the holiday. From romantic sparkling to plush reds to pair with decadent dishes, you are bound to find just the right wine for the two of you to enjoy together.
Seven luscious wines will be paired with succulent hors d'oeuvre pairings
of duck, crab and chocolate from Chef Kristin Zissel. (complete menu TBA)
Bisol 'Jeio' Prosecco $17.99
First Love White 2007 $13.99
Mi Amore Red 2007 $12.99
Viu Manent Malbec Reserva 2007 $13.99
Alto Moncaya Veraton 2006 $26.99
Cloud 9 "Seity" Zinfandel 2006 $29.99
Della Force "His Eminence's Choice" 10 Year Old Tawny Port $22.99
wine list subject to change
(Photo courtesy of the Wine Underground)
Comments
I found out everything I needed to know about The Wine Underground when I walked in and the most prominent thing in the room -- right near the entrance -- was a huge kiosk for lottery sales.
Posted by: voice of reason | January 24, 2009 2:14 PM
Disclaimer: I am the manager of Wine Underground
Wine Underground has not had lottery in the last 7 years. I recommend that everyone check our website and make your own determination about whether it is the wine shop for you.
Posted by: Armin Pfleiderer | January 24, 2009 5:29 PM
Just for clarification, that "voice of reason" is not me.
I know. I felt like it was copyright infringement. EL
Posted by: Hal Laurent, VoR | January 24, 2009 7:10 PM
Armin,
When it comes to wine I live by the motto "If Kermit Lynch doesn't import it I don't buy it." Would I be happy in your shop?
Posted by: Elite Elephant Lover | January 24, 2009 8:47 PM
Elite Elephant Lover:
That's a difficult question to answer and I'm not sure that this is the venue to answer it (we are always reachable via the e-mail addresses or phone numbers on the website). That being said, we are a small shop with wide-reaching tastes and, while we carry some wines from the Kermit Lynch portfolio, I think it would be a disservice to our customers to focus on the tastes of a single importer.
Posted by: Armin Pfleiderer | January 25, 2009 12:05 AM
And even if it has a lottery terminal, what's so wrong with that? What goes better with a glass of port than a few scratch-offs, or a flute of champagne served up alongside a powerball?
Posted by: Robert of Cross Keys | January 25, 2009 11:10 PM
For those who like beer, the Wine Underground also has a great selection of brews to go along with their wine.
Posted by: Jason | January 26, 2009 10:52 AM