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
$40.00 $27.50
Every year, surrounded by the gorgeous mountainous backdrop of Mendoza, Argentina, Achaval Ferrer’s owners, Santiago and Roberto look to create something special. They view their work blending their Quimera as a balance between winemaking and architecture, designing a blend that highlights the unique Mendoza terroir with tremendous precision.
Each year the blend is very different based on what performed the best in the vineyard. In 2018, the two made a firecracker of a Big Red – an explosive Malbec/Cabernet Sauv heavy blend with Merlot and Cab Franc intertwined to add layers of depth, and intricacy.
The winery is known for their work with Bordeaux Blends. And their single-vineyard “Finca” bottlings are high-flying Reds known to be some of the finest expressions in all of Argentina. The problem is, they are all $125/bottle. Well worth it for true New World lovers, but still a commitment.
But their Quimera Red blend gives readers the best of both worlds – an exceptional premium Saturday night wine at a total Tuesday night price. I had this wine last week and it harkens back to those big, brash massive reds the Robert Parker was so fond if that always carried 98+ Wine Advocate scores with them.
So if you were a fan of the wines of Abreu, Bond, Colgin, Scarecrow, Screaming Eagle, etc… during their heyday, then this is a must buy and a steal. If you more into more delicate and subtle reds, then I might take a pass on this one.
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95 Points, James Suckling
Blackberries with black truffles and violets on the nose. Full-bodied and very tight with firm, silky tannins that give this wine form and energy. Plenty of compressed and focused fruit at the end. Lots of blue fruit. Drink after 2024.
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The newly released Fiancetto Howell Mt. Cabernet is a dream – a gorgeous, elegant dark-fruited Cabernet Sauvignon that is it picks up time in the glass, unfurls its full signature of cedar laced cassis nose and mid palate of chocolate-covered cherries and savory spices. Only four palates of this (224 cases) were made off a gorgeous, sprawling high elevation spot 1500 feet above sea level. It’s full and plush and finishes fresh and oh so long. The price is crazy for Howell Mountain Cabernet but that’s what Ry Richards and Fiancetto is all about.
92 Points, Vinous – 92 Points, James Suckling – 91 Points, Wine & Spirits
“The 2021 Malbec Reserva, from Vistalba, Lujan de Cuyo, was 60% aged in barrels for 12 months. Purple in color. The nose presents notes of fresh plum and violets, white pepper, strawberry, hints of spice and aromas from the aging process. It’s initially indulgent in the mouth, with good fat, and volume and a velvety texture. The flavors are bold and full-bodied. This 2021 overdelivers at the price.” -Vinous
95 Points, James Suckling – 94 Points, Wine Spectator – 93 Points, Wine Enthusiast
The new release is here from outstanding winemaking team of Michel Rolland, Charles Thomas, Andy Erickson and David Jelenik. This one always represents one of the best quality-to-price ratios in all of Napa Cab and in the stellar 2021 vintage, this really stands out as one of the best the Valley has to offer. It’s a racy mix of Coombsville fruit from Atlas Peak that absolutely roars out of the bottle. Always one of Napa’s great bargains and a must have even as the price starts to sneak up here a little bit.
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.
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