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 $19.99
Back in 1984, Rita Tua and her husband Virgilio Bisti decided to chase the rising Super Tuscan fame. Together, they locked into 37 acres in Tuscany, planting both Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot before expanding a few years later to 55 acres.
In 1992, Tua Rita released its first vintage, quickly gaining acclaim for its rich, full-bodied wines. Within five years, their Redigaffi bottling achieved cult status, receiving outstanding ratings from renowned critics like Robert M. Parker Jr., who hailed the 1999 Redigaffi as “as close to perfection as a wine can get.” The following year, he gave it a perfect 100 score. Needless to say, that changed everything for the pair.
Located in Suvereto, just 300 feet above sea level, Tua Rita benefits from clay and silty soils, creating wines of exceptional depth and character. Their arsenal of wines are widely considered to be some of the best in all of Italy, and are amongst the most difficult to find within the country as well.
Most of their lineup are wines priced anywhere from $50-$300/bottle, but that’s not what we have today. We have their outrageous ‘Dei Notri’ Rosso Tuscan value – a gorgeous Red blend consisting primarily of Sangiovese with small amounts of Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Syrah. It is a succulent, inviting full-bodied Red with lots to give.
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93 Points, James Suckling
A pretty red with blackberries, blueberries and sage, as well as dried flowers. Medium body with light, fine tannins and a fresh finish. One of the best I have had. Drink now or hold.
90 Points, Wine Spectator
A bright, focused red, offering cherry, raspberry, floral and earth flavors. Fluid and graceful, this leaves a light coating of tannins on the tangy finish.
93 Points, Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate – 93 Points, Jeb Dunnuck
“Vignon’s 2019 Chateauneuf du Pape delivers even more than I hoped for based on a previous sample. Hints of garrigue, roses, cherries and raspberries appear on the nose, while the palate is full-bodied, silky and long, with an intense, almost briny finish. The assemblage is 50% Grenache, 10% each Mourvèdre and Syrah, plus smaller proportions of seven other permitted varieties, while the élevage includes foudres, demi-muids, concrete and wooden tanks, plus terracotta amphorae.”
With seemingly infinite access to some of the absolute very best vineyards in the most choice AVAs in the valley, the Wagner’s set out to make Quilt– a Cabernet blend from a patchwork of the top sites in Napa (Oakville, St Helena, Atlas Peak, Coombsville, Calistoga, and Howell Mountain.) The brand new 2021 edition is a beauty – deeply concentrated, rich and a truly show stopping Cabernet. It’s a dark, hedonistic blend that combines elegance with power and pairs the two together effortlessly.
As soon as you take the first sip on this one, you can easily see the Burgundian connection. Doglia’s Ruche di Castagnole Monferrato 2022 is medium bodied with scents of fresh cut lavender. On the palate, it’s an absolute delight, full of flavor but with an acid backbone that make it perfect to pair with almost any cuisine. Notes of wild fruits and a touch of pepper are just so good. This is a silky smooth, delicious bottle of wine.
90 Points, Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate
Xavier Vignon’s brand spanking new CDR 100% is a thing of beauty. It’s already got a blessing from Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate who described this wine as, “Full-bodied, concentrated and supple”. This is a gorgeous and intricate blend that features all of the Southern Rhone appellations. This year, the blend was 40% Grenache, 25% Mourvedre, 15% Syrah, 7% Cinsault, 7% Marselan, 6% Terret Noir. Nobody can do it like the mad scientist, Xavier Vignon.