Brandon Boesch

9.5

Frog’s Leap. “Hilltop” Rossi Vineyard Cabernet blend. Nose of dirt, currants, anise, plums, just slightest hint of violets. Palate is plums, currants, herbs, a bit of cocoa, some tobacco, pepper, and subtle tannins. Will be interesting to see how this ages since it’s so enjoyable with an hour of air now. — 5 years ago

Pooneet K

9.0

Nice entry level nebbiolo. Representative of the grape for sure. — 6 years ago

Jazz Sandhu

10

Fruity. Light. Delicious. — 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 ! — 8 years ago

Amy McLaughlin

9.0

A staple camping jug! — 10 years ago

Joe Hakim

9.2

Tart cherries, anise, cinnamon — 5 years ago

Ray Burstein

9.0

Light, lively, great — 5 years ago

Jose Antonio Raffta Quijano

9.5

Afrutado y fresco un delicioso postre — 6 years ago

Samantha Burek

9.2

Light and fruity! Loved it! — 8 years ago

Hailey Bassett

9.3

This is a great, smooth drinking wine. Take your time, it's worth it. — 9 years ago

Caleb Krell

9.0

Should have bought more- a lot more. — 9 years ago

Shane Harvey

9.2

Killer Rosso recommended by Riccardo at the incomparable Borgo do Carpiano, Gubbio May 2, 2016 — 9 years ago

with Katie

Brad Ball

Sommelier/Wine Director Social Wine Bar

9.4

Took a few hours to start singing but crusher! This one has a long life ahead of it. @Riccardo Campinoti — 10 years ago

with David

Michael Moy

9.6

Drinking with the asian stacks — 5 years ago

Brian S

9.2

Amazing example of what a Sauvignon Blanc should be. — 6 years ago

Neil Cornish

9.0

On the delicate side. Rose petals, cherry and pomegranate. Great lunch Barolo with pizza in monforte d’alba — 7 years ago

Patricia Schnitzer

8.9

August 17, 2018 w/ Teri & Al in CoMO. Review HBB stuff. Getting ready for party. Lovely Rossi di Montalcino. Light-med bodied. Beautiful transparent color. Cherries. Balanced. Purchased at Top 10 tasting 2016? — 7 years ago

Chris MacLean

9.4

I'd say this turned out pretty well @Riccardo Campinoti... — 9 years ago

David Conway

9.2

Always delicious @Riccardo Campinoti @Ronnie Sanders — 9 years ago

Jon Morris

9.0

I know, I know, but I like the sweetness! — 9 years ago