Carlo Rossi Vineyards

California Sangria

Samantha Burek

9.2

Light and fruity! Loved it! — 8 years ago

Azienda Agricola Le Ragnaie

Rosso di Montalcino Sangiovese 2013

Chris MacLean

9.4

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

Kimberly, Anthony and 20 others liked this

Eric Grasser

The 2010 Brunello was one of the more intriguing for the vintage

Riccardo Campinoti

Thank you Chris, sorry i changed my phone and just back on delectable. Conidering that big wine spill at harvest it turned out ok

Jolie-Laide Wines

Rossi Ranch Grenache Syrah 2013

Kyle Mueller

9.6

Incredible wine. Beautiful on the nose and a smooth velvety feel. Need to find more... — 9 years ago

Martini & Rossi

Martini Asti Sparkling Blend

Jon Morris

9.0

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

Martini & Rossi

Gran Lusso 150 Anniversary Red Vermouth

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. — 10 years ago

Marc and Ethan liked this

Aldo e Riccardo Seghesio

Barbera d'Alba 2010

Lydia Karschner

9.1

Similar to a good Pinot Noir - Rusty loves! — 11 years ago

Carlisle Winery & Vineyards

Rossi Ranch Zinfandel 2007

Justin Smith

Drinking beautifully with lots of spice — 11 years ago

Martini & Rossi

Asti Spumante Moscato

Ivan's Enriquez

9.6

De los mejores asti que he probado me encanta — 11 years ago

Ivan's liked this

Neyers

Rossi Ranch Grenache 2011

Chris Scanlan

Sales Amy Atwood Imports

9.1

Tadeo! Killing it. — 11 years ago

Colleen, Chad and 1 other liked this

Carlo Rossi Vineyards

Rhine California Table Wine White Blend

Lizzie Farquhar

9.0

Ratchet jug of wine — 12 years ago

Martini & Rossi

Veneto Prosecco

Chantelle Lafaille

9.5

Prosecco <3 — 12 years ago

Carlo Rossi Vineyards

Paisano California Red Blend

TheSkip

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