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
$25.00 $17.00
Arguably, no one wine family has transformed an already historic wine region quite like the Antinori Family in Tuscany. Many have called their contribution a revolution and that’s pretty much spot on.
Marquis Antinori is credited with crafting the first ever Super Tuscan, with his “Tignarello”. His sons, perhaps the most famous brothers in Italian wine, Lodovico Antonori and Piero Antinori both added their own contributions to the new category. Marchese would go on to found Tenuta dell’Ornellaia where he would make the Ornellaia and Masseto wines.
The brothers also teamed up to found Tenuta di Biserno, one of the most talked about collaborations in Italian wine history. But they have another collaboration up their sleeve which is arguably even more interesting.
Starting in the 90s, Lodovico became increasingly obsessed with Sauvignon Blanc. Where he could have easily planted Sangiovese to add into one of their figure bottlings, he planted Sauvignon Blanc – mostly for his personal enjoyment. But though excellent, it was never quite good enough. It’s a family with pretty high standards.
Finally, in 2003, the brothers purchased part of the historic Meadowbank property in the heart of New Zealand’s Marlborough district near the mouth of Cloudy Bay. With their Tuscan Reds pulling in three figures each vintage, the two can afford to pursue their passion project to the fullest extent, while also charging ordinary New Zealand prices. This is no ordinary NZ SB.
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90 Points, James Suckling
Some quite fine, zippy citrus fruit and stones on the palate make for a fresh, lively and elegant style. Drink now.
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95 Points, Jeb Dunnuck
“The 2018 Chardonnay Hyde Vineyard marks the beginning of winemaker Joe Nielsen’s tenure at the winery. Pouring a medium yellow with a light golden hue, it’s most reserved of the flight aromatically at the moment, with yellow chamomile flowers, ripe peach, beeswax, and white flowers. Full-bodied, it retains excellent tension and focus on the palate, with apricot, orange zest, and a savory finish with a bit of spice. I suspect this will come around and open with time. Drink 2024-2030.” -Jeb Dunnuck
Elena Walch’s newly released 2022 Pinot Bianco continues to be the best example of Pinot Blanc anywhere. She’s the undisputed queen. There’s so much energy in this new release. Super light in color, with a busy nose that boasts ripe aromas of citrus, granny smith apple with a hint of freshly mowed grass. Made entirely in stainless steel, the wine is expressive, fresh and finishes as clean and tight as can be. Definitely will continue the run of 90+ scores once this one is reviewed.
One of the best places to look for great Tuesday nighters are the sandy, limestone-laden hills of Asti. And within Asti, there is no white wine calling card that holds a candle to Moscato. Here it is king. Gianni Doglia naturally farms a tiny estate in the picturesque hamlet of Castagnole Lanze. His Moscato is the product of old vines, vinfied without oak to preserve its incredible fruit. This is serious, high-quality and hand-harvested Moscat, that oozes with sweet tropical fruits and a hint of minerality that stays on your tongue with each sip. This is also the perfect wine for anyone searching for a low alcohol option as well.
We’re nearing the end of what was a flawlessly crafted, high energy coastal Chardonnay release from one of California’s hottest spots. It’s still every bit as bright and refreshing as you could want and it hits with clean, pristine green apple fruits, pears and citrus notes with a hint of that limestone-influenced minerality. It’s a fantastic wine for all seasons, the perfect pair with mixed seafood, summer tomatoes, corn and freshly caught fish.
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