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
$20.00 $17.00
Alta Vista was founded back in 1997 by the d’Aulan family who purchased an estate after falling fell in love with both Malbec and Torrontes. They decided that their focus would in fact be on those two varietals – opposing the popular move of planting Cabernet Sauvignon, as they felt like the two indeginous Argentine grapes had a special quality that needed to be highlighted.
When others looked to blend their Malbec with Cab ala Bordeaux, the d’Aulan’s were true pioneers -making the very first single vineyard Malbec in Argentina and starting a movement.
Twenty five years later, these are still some of the best Malbec expressions anywhere in the world. They utilize their 516 acres of estate vineyards situated in the best terroirs of Mendoza, at a minimum of 3,200 feet above sea level to make their Estate Grown Malbec. It’s a super intense and vibrant style that undergoes a full year in 100% new french oak and then another four months in bottle before it’s ready to be released.
In 2020, Alta Vista Estate’s Malbec is a beauty. Pure-fruited with a dark purple hue, it sings with aromas of freshly baked cherry pie, black tea and freshly picked herbs with a splash of spice and mienrality. It’s medium-bodied with great tannic structure, balance and power making it a treat, especially as the weather starts to get cooler.
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92 Points, James Suckling
Perfumed nose of raspberries, purple plums, hibiscus, licorice and chocolate strawberries. It’s medium-bodied with fresh acidity and juicy, round tannins
89 Points (Smart Buy), Wine Spectator
A fresh and food-friendly version, offering lively plum and cherry flavors combined with mineral, herb and pepper shadings, backed by fine tannins. Drink now.
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#24 Wine of the Year (2022), Wine Spectator
92 Points, Wine Spectator – 91 Points, James Suckling
“This supple red shows a core of cherry and plum fruit allied to olive, juniper and tobacco notes. Delivers well-integrated tannins and acidic structure, lingering nicely on the finish.”
In the 2020 vintage in Gevrey-Chambertin, yields were super low and temperatures were hotter than most Burgundian winemakers are accustomed. Many picked too late when the sugars were high and the fruit really ripe, but that was not the play. Still, Ann remained as cool in those hot temps as she did so many years ago in Napa, concentrating more on acid levels than sugars and picking at just the right time. This wine is absolutely singing – it’s an age-worthy beauty that should be even better in 4-7 years.
92 Points, James Suckling
Since the late 1990’s Penner-Ash has been viewed as one of Oregon’s top wineries making gorgeous wines in the Yamhill-Carlton AVA. In the 2021 vintage considered to be one of Oregon’s all-time great years, the 2021 Willamette Valley Pinot Noir that Lynn crafted is gorgeous, a silky tightly woven number that mixes red and black fruits with some sage and baking spices and a savory finish. It’s got some nice weight to it and structure which suggests it’ll age well for the next 10-15 years though it’s already drinking beautifully in its youth.
The 50 hectare estate of Maurice Robert is the jewel of this beautiful growing region, located east of Bordeaux. Robert is first and foremost a viticulturist, tending his vines like gardens. The Bordeaux Rouge 2016, a barrel-fermented, vibrant blend Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot with juicy cassis fruit and just the right touch of savory spice. It is a perfect choice for roasted poultry, grilled burgers or steaks or any Alpine cheese.
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