First rule of drink club is you never talk about drink club! Second rule of drink club is if you want to read about what we are drinking and doing you need to be on Twitter (#kcdrinkclub is their trending topic hash for the future) and you can read our local tweets at either @kcwineguy, @lab5702 or @eatkc!
Having said all that: Here are tweets from the first three (of the first five) events! Remember, tweets are listed from last tasted to first tasted (and the alcohol DOES play a factor in to my fingers and what they can do!)
• And @shaftdaddy had to go because he is tired!
• BTW, EG is BWC certified ... Whatever that means!
• CN pulling shots! http://pic.gd/4610
• Smokey Treats!
• 15 bottles Lots of good wine enjoyed tonight @ the underground drink club! http://pic.gd/5e3d21
• Oh boy ... On to espresso! One shot, two shot, three shot four!
• @Shaftdaddy - Tell him to get a Twitter!
• 2006 Concho y Toro Don Melchor Cabernet Sauvignon ... 95 points in RP! According to AV! Very nice! Glad to have a chance to try it!
• Very similar to the Excelsior Estate Cabernet - Good to the last drop off!
• Root 1 Cabernet is next on the wine lineup! This is supposed to be a suprise (according to @lab5702)
• @lab5702 notes! Nice shootin' tex! http://pic.gd/f97d3
• 2007 Casa Lapostale "Casa" Cabernet Sauvignon: 85 percent Cab / 2 percent Cab Franc / and some other grapes too!
• EG has been kicked off the island!
• And John Denver on the LP ... Primus is great! Same owner as Quintessa! Paired with a Vietnamese cinnamon chocolate from @elbowchocolates!
• Primus ... My name is mud! And the chocolates have been opened. Thanks Mr. Elbow!
• Maquis: "This smells like poop" according to @shaftdaddy! Not a lot going on! Nose was fine but @lab5702 asked if it came in a box!
• 2005 Casilero del Diablo Cabernet/Syrah blend (Privada Reserva) ... Very good! It was heavier with more power to it ... Good stuff CM!
• 2006 Caclcu ...Cabernet Sauvignon, Carmenere, Caberner Franc blend ... CN says it smells like a fart! Funky finish oh well!
• "The more I drink the more Chicago may come out - says JW"
• 2007 Montes Alpha Syrah - Here we go! This is my favorite nose @lab5702 according to JB!
• @shaftdaddy - Good choice! Loved it!
• "Effing - A I'm having chickens in my back yard" - says GR @tastebud! "Always ask 4 forgiveness never permission" - EG
• Envero Camenere/Cabernet Blend! AS brought this bad boy to the party! Gran Reserva
- Nice fruit w/soft finish! Must b Amer. oak again $14
• 2007 Casilero del Diablo Carmenere: My entry of the evening! More of Carmenere! Love it!
• Root 1 Carmenere: Blend of Carmenere, Syrah and Cabernet ... Good and rich w/concentrated, soft tanins!
• 2006 Casa Lapostale Cuvee Alexander: Merlot/Carmerer blend ... From the great-granddaughter of the founder of Grand Marnier!
• 2007 Casilero del Diablo Merlot: Nice with a bit of fruit ... Concha y Toro done well!
• We now have meats ... And cheeses! Yumms!
• 2007 Tabali Pinot Noir Reserva Especial: Nice fruit flavors w/less spice and slight acidity $15ish ... Good value: Not sure it's available (in MO/KS?)?
• Cono Sur 2008 Pinor Noir: Soft w/ hints of spice and medium acidity. Sort of burgundian with a bit more 'umph!
• The line up for this evening! 15 bottles and no waiting! http://pic.gd/7b1750
• First Vino: 2008 Vina Penaloen Sauvignon Blanc: Grassy and good acidity! Makes the mouth water and yet I am still sweating!
