Russo's in Naples

Saturday, March 23, 2013

Margie's monthly wine activity today consisted of a wine tasting at the Main St Wine Shop in Seal Beach and dinner at Russo's.  I opted to do just the dinner which apparently turned out to be a good decision. Turned out that it took them 45 minutes to get served and this was after a set time reservation had been made. Wines were not that good and they could have done the tasting with the plates of goodies off the menu for less money. Margie was not happy. Doubt if they will see any of us again.

Russo's was another thing. Service was good, food was good and we all got convenient parking which is the best of all.

I did not keep track of what everyone ordered but I started out with the appetizer plate which had Coconut Shrimp, Grilled Artichoke and Rockin Shrimp (shrimp, avocado on a crostini). Followed by a dish of risotto with seafood.  Dessert was a cannoli which was very good. I was happy.
 I saw many different dishes sitting in front of people. Everyone seemed to like what they ordered.

Wines were good tonight. Not a complaint about any

NV Louis Roederer Brut Prmier Champagne - Reims
NV Bvio Prosecco
2010 Alfio Morieom Selection Kupelwieser Alto Adidge
2009 Amore I Grepppi Bolgheri red wine - Italy
2010 Tenuta Laghiaia Almagesto Vermentino - Colli Du Luna, Italy
2009 San Flippo "Lo Scorno" Rosso di Montalcino - Italy
2009 Calcareous Twisted Sisters Matriarch
2010 Rosso di Montalcino
2004 Williams Selyem Russian River Pinot Noir
2007 Tobin James Silver Reserve Lagrein
2005 McKeon-Phillips BPR Pinot Noir
2006 Sinor-LaValle, Aubaine Vineyards, Pinot Noir

Two of my favorites were the Tobin James Lagrein and the Sinor-LaValle Pinot (which I brought)