Orders are available for pick-up at Restaurant Nicholas at 160 Route 35 South Red Bank, NJ 07701 during the following times:
Monday: 9:30-3:30; Tuesday – Friday: 9:15am – 9:00pm; Saturday: 11:00am – 9:00pm; Sunday: Closed
As one of the top chefs on the East Coast and a former sommelier at Jean-Georges in New York, Nicholas Harary understands the power of great wine. His long-term personal relationships with the winegrowers and distillers that have supplied his restaurants have not only deepened his love and knowledge of wine, but they have also given him access to some of the best-kept secrets in the wine world.
Now, through Nicholas Wines, Nicholas is sharing those secrets with you. He lovingly selects each and every product, ensuring that his customers get both the best quality and the best price. From rare, collectible, high-end Napa Cabernet to weekday pizza wine, we work tirelessly to source only the very best wines and spirits. Not all will be names you’ll recognize, but all will be wines you’ll love. We guarantee it.
A curated selection of some of my favorite selections.
A 5-star wine list can now be delivered right to your door, or just pick up at the restaurant the next time you stop in.
95 Points, Vinous
Their flagship bottling is memorable every single year, but in 2018, the winery hit a particularly high note. As you probably already noted, Vinous declared the bottlings one of the best examples of the grape they’ve ever tasted. That’s pretty loud praise. They gave it an emphatic 95-point score for good measure. It deserves every point, if not more.
93 Points, Wine Spectator
This is a beautiful example of one of my absolute favorite grapes, Dolcetto – a Piedmontese grape that has so much rich history, yet continues to be phased out as the world clamors for more Sangiovese and Nebbiolo. It comes from Pecchenino, a winery that has been a beacon of winemaking excellence and tradition in Piedmont for over four generations. Their family winery is perfectly nestled in the picturesque rolling hills of Dogliani – and their commitment to Dolcetto has never wavered, even as others around them chased the money.
92 Points, Decanter
The big thing here is the quality. It’s noticeably a few steps above your typical Provencal Rose. It’s a racy blend of mainly Grenache and Cinsault, sourced from the picturesque 25-hectare estate in the countryside of Saint-Tropez. It’s elegant and juicy with good intensity and inviting aromas of red berries, orange peel, strawberry, and spiced ginger. The soft, red currant finish adds to the wine’s overall charm, making it a delightful and approachable choice for any occasion. I can’t believe I’m saying all this about a pink wine!
94 Points, Decanter – 93 Points, Jane Anson – 93 Points, James Suckling
The 2019 vintage of Château d’Aussières Corbières is a true reflection of its exceptional terroir and meticulous winemaking. This blend of Syrah, Grenache, Mourvèdre, and Carignan offers a harmonious balance of flavors, with notes of ripe berries, spice, and a hint of earthiness. The wine’s structure is elegant yet powerful, with firm tannins and a long, lingering finish that speaks to its age-worthiness.