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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
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
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99 Points (Top Collector), James Suckling
It’s fitting that one of Sicily’s leading producers and one of the ones most responsible for their current place on the international stage has now made an age-worthy Red wine that can compete with any cellar worthy Red from anywhere in the world. James Suckling said it belonged in the “highest league of Italian and global wines” and that’s not hyperbole. This wine really is that good.
Benanti’s Serra Della Contessa Particella No. 587 Alberello Centenario (officially) is made from vines as old as the name is long. Over 100 year old pre-phylloxera vines are responsible for carving out this Italian Red Wine masterpiece that I think has the bones and structure to last 40-50 years. You can tell there’s so much nuance and depth that’s just tucked away in this one– like a sleeping monster just begging to be awakened.
As you can probably imagine, a bottling such as this is extremely rare– perhaps the greatest Sicilian bottling to date and in the magical 2015 — a wine that is equally as memorable as the best Brunellos and Barolos from the vintage. Only 15 six-packs even made their way to the East Coast, and I can say that five of those six-packs are earmarked for Nicholas Wines. That means just 30 bottles to go round. Don’t miss this gorgeous Italian collector.
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99 Points (Top Collector), James Suckling
“A new dimension in Etna red that belongs in the highest league of Italian and global wines. Enveloping floral, candied-orange and red-berry nose, but that’s only the beginning of it. Extremely concentrated and seamless palate that’s totally focused through the finish, which stretches out effortlessly towards infinity. The grapes come from over 100-year-old, pre-phylloxera nerello mascalese (85%) and nerello cappuccio (15%) vines. It spent 24
months in French oak, but that’s completely invisible. Limited quantity.”
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92 Points, Vinous – 91 Points, Wine Spectator
Feudo Montoni has been one of the best producers in Italy for literally hundreds of years, most notably for their work with Nero D’Avola grape in Sicily. It’s a gorgeous expression at such a good price. The 2020 “Lagnusa” is the perfect pizza or Thanksgiving wine with juicy black fruits, grippy tannins and a wonderful, fresh and herbaceous finish. Vinous Media gave the wine 92 points and raved, calling it “remarkably fresh yet long, leaving the mouth watering while still resonating on hints of blackberry.” You’re going to love this.
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.”
90-92 Pts, Parker’s Wine Advocate – 91 Pts (Editors’ Choice), Wine Enthusiast – 91 Pts, Decanter
The wines get consistent high praise but 2018 is truly something special. 90-92 from Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate. 91 points and an Editor’s Choice designation from Wine Enthusiast. 91 more from Decanter who provides “There is so much to enjoy in the smaller appellations this year. Drinking Window 2022 – 2031” and another 90 point score from James Suckling. This is a home run value – especially for the price.
It’s no surprise the Wine Advocate has called the Ventoux a “screaming bargain.” Carved off the left bank of the Rhone River, the 2020 Delas Ventoux is a gorgeous medium-bodied wine with wonderful crushed red fruits, a silky mouthfeel, tremendous structure and that signature Rhone spice on the finish. I haven’t had this wine available for a few vintages, but I figure it’s the perfect springtime Red to bring back in the fold!
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