Samantha Burek

9.2

Light and fruity! Loved it! — 7 years ago

TheSkip

10

So, I came home yesterday and there was a package at the door. I wasn't expecting anything and looked at the sender. @Martin G Rivard ! Well then! I knew santa was over, but perhaps Easter Bunny Rivard had struck?

I opened the box with haste. Surely anything from @Martin G Rivard would be of high quality. I saw a flash of orange and though, oh my! But there was only one bottle and it was oddly shaped. This must be the limited edition, double magnum of @Jason Chang's Nine Suns cuvée! I ripped open as if it were Christmas and out came Carlo Rossi.

I'd never heard of this producer but I trusted Martin. This bottle came with a very handy pour handle at the top. I was excited. Although it was only 4pm, I remembered what @Bill Bender said about 3pm so, I thought to myself, why not?

Hurriedly, I came into the kitchen and got my favorite Zalto glass, as inspired first by @Roman Sukley. I retrieved my corkscrew and opened the knife only to discover that this was a convenient screw cap! How thoughtful of Martin!

Open it went and the room filled with a lovely sweet grape must. I knew this would be special. I grabbed my winestop given to me by @Ron R and inserted to to insure there would be not a drop wasted.

Into the glass and my excitement prevented any thought of a decant.

What a wine! Those Concord grapes - what has Welch's been thinking? They've missed out on one of the finest varietals I've ever encountered. I knew I was truly lucky to try this rare wine.

But something felt...off. And I realized, I had nothing to pair with this! Thankfully there was a full 4L in this bad boy. And the screw cap allowed for prompt resealing.

Away I went in the car. What oh what to have? Aih! Exactly! @Paul T told me about the heaven of pairing McNuggets. Off to Ol' McDonalds I went.

Twenty McNuggets and sweet and sour sauce please!

I scurried to the back, and carefully withdrew my Zalto from my backpack. Opening the McNuggets, I knew this would be special. And indeed, I am with words to describe the experience. Yet, again, I knew something just wasn't right. The wine wasn't presenting itself. So I thought, how can I classy this up? And then I remembered all of @David L's posts with the classy silver wine coaster.

I had to have one. I asked the chap at the counter of McDonalds, but the response I received was less than satisfactory. I had to solve this issue myself. Thankfully , while returning to my table, I spotted a HomeGoods store immediately next door. I ran across and found a lovely silver charger.

And finally, returning to my table, I was now all smiles! More smiles than @Mike R !

What a special evening. I really wanted to end this off right. I grabbed a dozen roses and rushed home to the wife. Half a bottle Rossi still intact!

I showed her the bottle and wow! You should have see her eyes. I then suggested we retire to the bedroom and this was met with prompt approval.

And with such a great night, I wanted a lovely memento. I gently placed the bottle against her and snapped a lovely shot that is sure to be on the cover of the next issue of BBB with @Bill Bender !

Thanks for thinking of me @Martin G Rivard ! — 7 years ago

Ron Siegel

9.1

Surprise! Bordeaux like in the nose showing cassis, cedar and mocha. This was the best 65 that I have ever tasted and everyone's favorite of the flight. — 9 years ago

John David

9.6

An amazing experience. Beautiful balance and still lot's of life left. — 9 years ago

Marcia Barr

9.0

enjoying with pork loin and apples — 9 years ago

Justin Smith

10

Lovely and every bit of a bakers dream: clove, cinnamon, and just a hint of all spice — 10 years ago

Sarah Shubert

10

Mimosa delish! — 10 years ago

Poli Mus

9.6

Сладкое, 200 рублей. — 10 years ago

Paul Chang

9.2

This was our second bottle. First was uninspiring and despite the 97pt RP rating, found it to be disappointing. The trick is to let it breathe for at least an hour to let the flavors develop. It is no Opus One but very satisfying with a juicy steak or just plain enjoyment! — 7 years ago

Alyse Villarreal

10

Fun, light, fruity, bubbly. I like very sweet wines and this is it. — 7 years ago

with Sal

Kyle Mueller

9.6

Incredible wine. Beautiful on the nose and a smooth velvety feel. Need to find more... — 8 years ago

Jon Morris

9.0

I know, I know, but I like the sweetness! — 8 years ago

Justin Ennis

9.3

This wine held up nicely. Full of dried red fruit and soft tannins. Very cool! — 9 years ago

Jen Wiens

9.2

Super cheap, quite good — 9 years ago

Lily Mirabelle Freedman

9.0

A touch of dust but still gangbusters on the fruit. Coke-y sweetness and a cool time machine of a wine — 9 years ago

Miranda Rake

8.9

Christmas with dad 👍 — 9 years ago

Karen Benish

9.0

Had this on our getaway too. Favorite champagne that I've had so far — 10 years ago

Ivan's Enriquez

9.6

De los mejores asti que he probado me encanta — 10 years ago

Rita Taylor

9.2

Good basic red — 11 years ago

Mike Beltran

9.0

When it was opened the nose was shy, 30 minutes later it opened up to a smooth and elegant wine with fruit and soft tannins. Solid and good drinking. Cork was in great shape!! 56 year old wine that has held up beautifully.🍷🍷 — 7 years ago

with Joe

Brad Henn

9.0

sharing with my good friend Buck! deep berry flavors, with rich tannins and mild oakiness. love this! — 8 years ago

with Alicia

Ross Cobb

Owner/Winemaker Cobb Wines, Winemaker Hirsch Vineyards, Claypool Cellars, Banshee Wines

9.1

A bit soft, but very cool to try — 8 years ago

Henry Fuseler

8.9

Very nice. Rosso. Thanks Mandy. 10/15. — 9 years ago

Julie Duff

9.3

Very smooth, well balanced — 9 years ago

Tonette Lumpkin

9.0

The Best!! — 9 years ago

Greg Sorensen

9.1

On the bitter side of red vermouth and I like it. Needs a bit of taming from the ice but a nice special release from Martini. — 9 years ago

Nick Kocinski

9.0

I have loved other vintages more but still solid. — 9 years ago

Justin Smith

10

Drinking beautifully with lots of spice — 10 years ago

Chris Scanlan

Sales Amy Atwood Imports

9.1

Tadeo! Killing it. — 10 years ago

Katie Pfahler

9.8

One of my favorite sparklings! Perfect for mimosas or just an after dinner treat — 11 years ago