UPDATED REVIEW FOR WINE TASTING ON JANUARY 23, 2026 ================================================== Two friends and I attended a wine tasting yesterday for $12 each. See my photo below of the menu with a description of the three wines. We liked all of them. NOTE: You can no longer bring your own food as I wrote about six years ago, but they offer a few things listed under "Bar Snacks". We ordered the cheese, crackers and olives for $18. After our tasting we shared an Italian wine recommended by Jeff who is the owner. We all really liked that. It was a Sandro Fay "Valgella" Valtellina Superiore 2021. I'd definitely buy that again. We arrived at 5:00 p.m. and were ready to head home at 8:00 p.m. which is their closing time. The wines we tasted will be available tonight or January 24, 2026 as well. read more

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My hubby and I went to Descanso Gardens the other day. We were looking for someplace to go for a bottle of wine, and ended here finding Rosso's!! It's definitely a hidden gem! It doesn't have a huge selection, but what they do have is great! Tom, the gentleman that helped us, was super knowledgeable about wines (and beer) and was funny and professional. We are happy we found this place and even though it's out of the way for us, we will be back!! Good wine, reasonable prices, and great service!! What more can you ask for?!! read more

Stopped by to pick up some bottles for our wedding. Service is always friendly and approachable. We ended up leaving with a few other wines to add to our rotation. Highly recommended exploring this shop during their tastings! I guarantee there is something for everyone! read more

Rosso wine shop is our favorite!! We love having a spot in Montrose where we can stop in for a $12 wine flight. The flight is different each week and always exciting! The staff are so friendly, kind, and very approachable! We love bringing a card game and spending an hour there on a Friday or a Saturday. Very chill vibes and they have some wine at a great price too! read more

Wine tastings are currently $12 for 3 wines. Same friendly server, chill group of people- still a great neighborhood spot. read more

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Appreciate a variety of low cost bottles but it doesn't seem they have a very large selection overall. Many of the most interesting bottles advertised were nothing but empty racks. The person working wasn't very friendly either. They seemed to be annoyed they were now sharing space with a sandwich shop and extra people in the store but that is not Yula's issue read more

Great service! Friendly staff and a great place for intimate wine tasting! Love all the wine selections!

Wow. Awesome selection and friendly and knowledgeable people! Can't wait to come back read more

Had a great time with friends at their Friday night Wine Tasting! Service was knowledgeable and so friendly! Ambiance is fantastic for a group or couple! read more

What a gem. If your a fan of great wine, this is the spot for your to enjoy. Such a large selection of all kinds of different wines from all the European and most of all Italian wines. What was so impressive was the knowledge from the employee on several different wines, and most of all the hospitality. Thank you. On fridays and Saturday's nights at 5 pm to 8 pm they have a vino tasting evening event,witch I would recommend that you come out and try a variety of different Vino's. Now there are a few eating establishments around that are also very good to dine in. Most of all the wines prices and most competitive with your other big chain competitors and reasonable prices.Highly recommend you to visit this location for the ultimate experience of Vino tasting. 09/100 Yelp challenge.(2018) read more

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The wine tasting is an awesome deal, as is the charcuterie board. The staff is great. The owners are wonderful and were so fun to talk to. Great selection of wine! And they have my fave black truffle chips! Also, I love how they bring in independent sandwich makers. Such a great idea and a great addition to their space! We will be coming back often. read more

I completely agreed with the account of what happened with my fried Maynard. It was shameful and I will never go back to this place. The service was incredible bad and unprofessional!!!!!! read more

This wine shop deserves zero stars. My husband went into this shop to purchase two bottles of one, (one ended up being corked and thrown out), with two of his friends. Jeff, the owner's unprofessional and hostile wife was at the cash register and upon taking his payment said, "no tip?" And let out a loud sigh. My husband walked away and after his two male friends purchased other things, he went up to the owner, Jeff with his wife standing in ear shot and stated simply, "I don't appreciate being questioned about giving a tip". The wife immediately started yelling at him, "get the F**k out of here". My husband has many friends who used to purchase large quantities of wine and participate in wine tastings that will never go back now. After he and his two friends walked out of this shop, Jeff, the owner came out and persisted to say in a nasty manner, "What did you say to my wife?" My husband responded, "I didn't even speak to your wife, I spoke to you only inside and your wife was standing right next to you". All of this was observed by two other friends who now refuse to give this shop anymore business as well as many others who were regulars. Now the owner is claiming in a response to my husband's review that he has a history of being difficult which is a load of crap. This owner needs to pull his head out of his a** and realize that his wife at the register was out of line and has no business treating a paying customer like crap. He needs to put on his manly husband boots, remove the whip his wife has over him, and apologize for being unprofessional, hostile and arrogant. This shop will never survive treating customers like this. What idiots! read more

This is a great place for wine tasting! When we went, a representative from an Italian winery was there, then, we stayed, opened a bottle of wine and enjoyed the atmosphere. read more

I think this is the best wine store in the entire Los Angeles area. It's a mystery to me why there is not a line around the block to get in. They specialize in high-quality wine from small producers, not the ridiculously overpriced bottles you would find at a fine restaurant (although they do have some expensive ones), but the really good stuff at reasonable prices that's so hard to find in America (the store has a distinctive European vibe, although they also sell Californian wine). The prices are very reasonable for the quality (they have some good bottles under $15, many under $20, and the selection under $30 is amazing). The staff is friendly and knowledgeable. Whether you go there for a bottle or a tasting (on weekend nights), I seriously doubt you will be disappointed. read more

It's perfect. Really, really perfect. I'll spare you all the ramblings of my gratitude towards Rosso and give you the cliffs notes on the amazingness of this place: 1. Just expanded, now with more wine 2. Amazing collection at all price points, great, rare, interesting 3. A decent sized selection of beautiful wines UNDER TEN DOLLARS! its worth a trip just to stock up on wine so cheap you can drink every day but taste like the special occasion stuff 4. UNPRETENTIOUS! I didn't think that could be possible, but the owner and the staff are wonderful and love to talk about wine but aren't sales people so there is never pressure to buy or upsell 5. They sell interesting beer too! 6. Supper Club. I went last night to the seventh installment and was able to sit with an interesting crowd, eat amazing food and drink beautiful wine. Go to the website for info. Jackie read more

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My favorite wine store. I am biased. But I always am led to wine that I love, even though I know next to nothing about buying wine. I know a lot about how to drink it. Open mouth, insert wine. Congratulations, Rosso, on 2 beautiful winey years! read more

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My fiancee and I dropped by Rosso for the first time in January. It was such a cute little place, and we decided to check it out. Wine shops have always intimidated me because I didn't know much about wine, and wine shop owners usually love to lord their knowledge over you instead of learning your tastes to help you find something that you will like. Not so, with Rosso Wine Shop. Jeff and Lisa immediately won us over. They are down-to-earth, very approachable and somehow have this amazing intuition when it comes to helping their customers find the perfect wine for whatever mood they might be in. They've chosen a wonderful mix of wines from France, Italy, Spain, Portugal and California... something for every budget, mood and taste is here. After our first trip there for a wine tasting we were hooked! We go there nearly every Friday night for tastings and buy at least one bottle of wine. The selection is wonderful and not too expensive. I particularly have fallen in love with the selection of Spanish wines! The tastings are never overcrowded or too noisy and vibe is always friendly and relaxed. We've met many wonderful people there. They recently expanded to the space next door and this has really magnified the charm of the place. The giant rustic table set into the new space is great for Rosso's supper clubs and special tastings paired with bites from wonderful chefs like those from On The Lamb. When we planned a vacation to the Santa Ynez Valley wine country, Jeff and Lisa gave us so many great tips on where to taste and eat. Thanks to those tips our trip was amazing! If you love wine, you really need to stop by Rosso! read more

Great place with fabulous wines and reasonable prices. I would like to give this five stars but I had a bad experience with the owner's wife. I bought a bottle of wine which I consumed with a friend and then bought two more to take home. When confronted with the bill I declined to tip (which was a mistake on my part) but was unpleasantly confronted by this woman with an abrasive comment about my failure to tip. When I confronted her husband/owner about the inappropriateness of her comment she went crazy on me and threatened me with the police as I left the store. The owner understandably wanted to defend his wife and accused me of saying something to her to upset her but I explained that the only thing I did to upset her was to complain to him. My friends were appalled with her behavior, I kept saying to him do you realize the consequences of this behavior -- we are the customers and we will never return and we will tell our friends and they will never return and we will write a bad review as well, Seems crazy to me. I have little to lose other than a bad experience but I suspect they will lose enough business to make this a poor choice in behavior. read more

Went here for a cheese cracking party produced jointly with Milk Farm of Eagle Rock. The wines we tasted with the cheese were pretty good, and they seem to have a small, but quality selection of wines. I actually prefer that setup, as too many choices can be overwhelming. There are some decent bargain wines, though $10 a bottle is about the minimum you should expect to pay. I was somewhat disappointed that they did not have crackers or some other snack/palate cleanser-- at least during the cheese cracking. Perhaps they thought Milk Farm would have something on hand besides small samples very delicious (but expensive) Parmigiano Reggiano cheese. 8 PM... read more

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I come here all the time just to see Tom! He is knowledgeable and terrific. He always finds me something I love! Thanks Tom Tom!

Size does not matter when it comes to this wine shop. This quaint little shop has a very unique and thoughtful collection of wines. I always feel like I am at home with Lisa and Jeff. Both have amazing palates and are so willing to help you pick out a wine that best suits you. Especially, if you want to enjoy more than just a napa cab, the place is it. Tastings are great on the weekends, everyone knows, everyone, and one time they roasted a whole pig!!!! So good. so good. They are like the "Cheers" of the wine shops. Hope to see you guys soon! :) read more

One of the best places you can go for wine in Glendale is Rosso Wine Shop. It's a friendly neighborhood wine shop in Glendale. They have a great selection of Italian wines and little bit of everything else including csome charcuterie and cheeses. With tables inside and outside you can find a spot to drink, eat, and unwind at Rosso Wine Shop. Ask for Tom or Jeff. Both are very knowledgeable and helpful. Prices and wines span the gamut from daily drinker to collectible. Just tell them what you are looking for, they will help you! read more

Small, but a good selection and very helpful service. Honest opinions of the wines. He will let you know if he liked something but didn't think it was quite worth the price. There is a French, USA, Italy, Spain, and South American section. There are often tasting/food events. Check their schedule. There is a little selection of gourmet food items in the back. the best thing is if you purchase some wine here, and the restaurant next door, Bashan, will not charge corkage when they see your bottles were purchased here. Nice! read more

Great selection of Italian and European wines! Knowledgeable, friendly staff --- great location! Highly recommended. read more

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Rosso Wine Shop is the BEST place to stop in on the weekend en route to dinner or a party. Jeff always helps us find a new and outstanding wine to taste and to take with us! Be sure to try the polka dot label Albarino and the School House red. They have themed tastings at their charming wine bar for $10 Fri and Sat nites - a great way to find a new favorite! We try to go at least once a month! read more

This place is great if you want an introduction to wine or learn about unusual grapes. The owners Jeff and Lisa have a great knowledge of all the wines they carry... and they carry a lot. They mostly concentrate on French, Spanish and Italian wines, but still carry a great selection on California wine. Wine tastings are every Friday and Saturday. Highly recommend stopping by if you have time. My wife and I often swing by for a wine tasting before going out to dinner. Usually we pick up a bottle to take to dinner with us. (which Jeff recommends) Place is amazing. read more

On Saturday, JD and I popped into the Rosso Wine Shop in Glendale/Montrose. Owner Jeff Zimmitti's weekend offerings were obscure enough that we had to stop by. We like Rosso - it's small and unpretentious, and Jeff takes the wine seriously, focusing on Italy, France, Spain, and California with an eye toward one's budget. Lots of wines for under $25 here - great values. Most of the notes here are Jeff's: 2010 Tablas Creek Patelin de Tablas Blanc - OK, so not SO obscure. We're big fans of Tablas Creek, and tasted this wine earlier this year at the Rhone Rangers Los Angeles event in August. We still like it a lot. (89 Points: Wine Advocate) The 2010 Patelin de Tablas Blanc (50% Grenache Blanc, 33% Viognier, 10% Roussanne, 7% Marsanne) shows the richness of Grenache Blanc in its white peaches, flowers and jasmine. It is a beautifully delineated white, as well as a terrific value. 2008 Cantina Damiano Ciolli Cesanese Silene Lazio - Made with 100% Cesanese (native to the area), this vineyard is planted on volcanic soils with a small amount of clay, cultivated in a very restricted area 20 miles east of Rome. The nose was pure barnyard - in the best way! One sniff and you know you're not in California anymore. Bright red cherry fruit is livened by the brisk acidity and backend spice. Loved this wine! Bought a bottle to try later. $19.99 2010 Edmunds St John Rocks and Gravel - Grenache, Syrah and Mourvedre. Seductively perfumed bouquet of red berries, cherry, minerals and dried flowers; smells like a Burgundy. Understated strawberry and raspberry flavors are deep but lively, with zesty minerality adding urgency. Impressively pure. Gotta say, Jeff's notes are right on. Beautiful wine. Bought a bottle. $25.99 read more

This place is a gem nestled in the quaint and charming community of Montrose. Great selection of wines from around the globe as well as local. There is something for everyone here: Whether you are an experienced connoisseur or simply someone who likes to enjoy a good glass of wine on occasion. The Rosso team is warm, friendly and knowledgeable and will go out of their way to help choose the perfect bottle for that special someone in your life. read more

Easy, friendly atmosphere. A little wine bar with tastings - owner is inclined in an Italian sort of way.....my personal favorite. Inexpensive, good value tastings - hand picked Decent little shop to pick up a bottle on your way to a local restaurant - there are a few good ones in the area. Has wines in every range - I think I even saw a bottle of Harlan on the shelf - or maybe it was The Maiden. More wines in the $25 range. Website has a restaurant corkage fee list - very cool Worth the drive or stop if you are in the area. read more

Jeff and his girlfriend are awesome! I love them And the wine selection....AWESOME. This is where I go for nerdy cool Italian varietals that nobody else carries. YES! You guys rock!!! I wish I lived closer. --Anthony read more

Excellent service and nice selection of wines. Better to come during the weekends so you can have a flight. My husband and I love coming here to get our wine stock. read more

I like wine but I don't know enough about wine to review it intelligently here. All I can say is that the tastings I had were ones I enjoyed. One thing I can speak to is the atmosphere at this place. A friend and I didn't intend to come here. We were early for our dinner reservations at Bashan and thought we'd kill the time here. We definitely didn't expect the level of service from the bartenders, Jeff and Jack, and it was just the perfect way to start our evening! read more

I think this was about the fourth or fifth tasting I've had here. Obviously, I really like the place since I keep coming back. I always try the $10 weekend flights. This weekend was a trio of ecletic Italian grape varieties which were unique and educational. Rosso now offers a few wines by the glass. It's a nice addition, but doesn't seem like a very good deal. I fully understand that wines by the glass in restaurants typically are a cash cow, but this is a wine store where the wines by the glass are to tempt the drinker to buy. Think about this. Rosso is selling a wine by the bottle for $10, but by the glass it is $8. Although the selection of wines to buy is limited, I like that they always have plenty of affordable bottles. So many wine stores carry $30+ bottles which isn't good for everyday people and everyday drinking. A high percentage of Rosso's wines are under $20. Now that's smart pricing. read more

Think of Rosso's as a bistro cafe for wine. Sit on the sidewalk, or at the tasting bar, or other seats throughout. Wine is displayed simply around the double wide shop (recent expansion), mainly by region. Jeff and girlfriend Lisa are relaxed, kick backed types with plenty of knowledge. Wines for all tastes, and you can spend some money there, but a lot of value wines. Jeff really likes to show the values he has found in all regions. Last weekends tasting flight was value Italian wines. This weekends were French. (I am now on a weekly afternoon tasting kick at Roso's) Flight is three wines for $10. I have been introduced to quite a few new wines, all in the $8 - $12 range (ship hasn't come in yet..), from France, Italy, Spain, Paso & Napa. Jeff just also helped a friend plan a Napa trip and came up with some great suggestions for tasting visits. Go there, buy there. Good times. read more

Walked in here since it was walking distance from my office. The guy was very nice and willing to help. I told him my budget and he gave me about 140 wines to choose from. No pressure at all, allowed me to take my time and actually ask questions that he was delighted to answer. I will be back for my holiday shopping! read more

It's a tiny little shop but it's got a nice selection. I would love to see more Santa Barbara County wines in there. As with most small wine shops, this one caters to someone who really knows their stuff. I bought two bottles one white, one red. The owner was friendly. What more can you ask? read more

Jeff and Lisa are wonderful. Kind of people you'd like to have dinner with, talk food, wine, travel. They work with your wallet and your palate without pretense or snobbery. Lot of variety and some great values. Tastings on weekends. Nice space. Communal table where you can sit down, browse through a magazine, or play backgammon. read more

I've been here a couple times and I've always been very pleased with their service and selection. Although it is not a huge wine shop, they have a great selection of wines from all around the world and they are reasonably priced. They're also very helpful when you have questions about a certain wine or region and they can steer you in the right direction. Also, if you're having dinner next door, they waive the corkage fee-- bonus!! read more

Hubby heard the owner of this awesome shop on the Tom Leykis show doing an interview about wines. So we checked out the web site (http://www.rossowineshop.com/) and got on the email list so we could be alerted of wine tastings, specials, etc. Last Friday we finally got a date night. We headed straight for a tasting at Rosso's. We tried 3 delicious California wines. This week we went again for some old world favorites. (Fridays and Saturdays they have wine tastings.) The owner poured our wines and told us about each one. The owners, Jeff and Lisa, are so sweet and welcoming and unpretentious. The shop itself is loaded with great wine and the prices are very fair. As a bonus they have a few micro brew beers to choose from. So, if you want to find some really nice wine at a great price, go on over to Rosso Wine Shop. read more