Villa Rossi

Carlo Rossi Vineyards

California Sangria

Light and fruity! Loved it! — 7 years ago

Carlo Rossi Vineyards

California Cabernet Sauvignon

Excellent smell, great taste for a low cost selection (not cheap in a bad way, please) — 8 years ago

Carlei Estate

Tre Rossi Shiraz Blend 2006

This is a great, smooth drinking wine. Take your time, it's worth it. — 8 years ago

Jolie-Laide Wines

Rossi Ranch Grenache Syrah 2013

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

Martini & Rossi

Gran Lusso 150 Anniversary Red Vermouth

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

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Martini & Rossi

Martini Prosecco

Semi full body. Not extremely tart. Nice finish — 10 years ago

Carlo Rossi Vineyards

California Moscato Sangria

Carlo Rossi Moscato Sangria :)

Loved it a lot! Will definitely buy again.
— 10 years ago

Massimago (Azienda Agricola Camilla Rossi Chauvenet)

Magò Brut Rosé Corvina Blend 2012

Giampiero Nadali
9.0

Corvina based sparkling (Charmat), light rosé, good for aperitifs and all meals. Very good. — 10 years ago

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Carlo Rossi Vineyards

California Red Blend

580円だけど結構深い。 — 11 years ago

Carlo Rossi Vineyards

Paisano California Red Blend

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

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@Martin G Rivard Of course they meant whiskey, though with our fellow oenophiles April post, it can be used loosely. :)
Henrik Poulsen

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@TheSkip @Martin G Rivard You guys seems to be high rollers at the big table. How would one ever get an invite..?
Rhonely Boy

Rhonely Boy

Hilarious

Martini & Rossi

Asti Spumante Sparkling Wine

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

Carlisle Winery & Vineyards

Rossi Ranch Zinfandel 2007

Drinking beautifully with lots of spice — 10 years ago

Martini & Rossi

Asti Spumante Moscato

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

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Carlo Rossi Vineyards

California Rosé Blend

Сладкое, 200 рублей. — 11 years ago

Martini & Rossi

Moscato d'Asti

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

Fulcrum

Landy Vineyard Petite Sirah 2013

Very little Petite Sirah left in the RRV, dominated by Pinot's, however David Rossi has performed magic! Very dark purple with aromas of deep dark fruit and exotic spices. On the palate big flavors of blackberry and ripe blueberry with smoky oak, floral notes and dusty drying smooth tannins. Well balanced on a long finish ending with a mineral tang. Tasting Sample. — 8 years ago

Conte Rossi di Montelera

Chianti Colli Fiorentini Riserva Sangiovese Blend

Лучше Chianti может быть только еще одно Chianti — 8 years ago

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Rossi-Wallace

Napa Valley Chardonnay 2013

Should have bought more- a lot more. — 8 years ago

Martini & Rossi

Martini Asti Sparkling Blend

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

Sean Thackrey

Orion Rossi Vineyard Red Blend

Watch yo self. — 9 years ago

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Martini & Rossi

Asti Rosé Blend

Aromatic sparkler that would be good solo or for dessert, as it is quite sweet. Would be nice for summer too! — 10 years ago

A. Rossi Contini

Vigneto Nina Dolcetto 2010

Balanced dark berrylicscious fruit. — 10 years ago

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Martini & Rossi

Vermouth Bianco

Mel's favorite — 10 years ago

Neyers

Rossi Ranch Grenache 2011

Chris Scanlan
9.1

Tadeo! Killing it. — 10 years ago

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