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
$29.00
Perhaps no producer has shaken Tuscany to its core quite like Bibi Graetz. If you remember our recent Bibi Graetz Testamatta offers, Bibi has begun to consistently out point the SuperTuscan Big Guns at a fraction of the price.
Only Solaia – north of $400 managed to out class it in James Suckling’s list of the Highest Rated 2016 SuperTuscans. But alas – with enormous scores follows scarcity – and our annual allotment of 26 six-packs sold out in just 4 days.
While the Testamatta is Bibi’s take on pure 100% Sangiovese – it is only technically a SuperTuscan since Brunello requires a small percentage of other grape varietals and Bibi has refused.
However, his purest attempt at SuperTuscan perfection is the Grilli – a blend of 60% Cabernet and 20% of both Merlot and Syrah all sourced from the heart of Chianti. Lucky for us – this one never made it onto the Suckling’s tasting table – otherwise today’s price would be something quite different.
Bibi bucks convention again by utilizing steel vats to preserve the fruit-forward and overt freshness of the wine. Notes of blackberry preserves and dark plum dominate. Don’t miss out, BIG RED fans. This one is a winner.
The Bibi Graetz bargains are bound to end soon. With him ramping up land purchasing and leasing less, prices will inevitably be on the rise. That and you know, the mountains of press from some of the world’s stingiest critics, who all can’t get enough of Bibi Graetz’s work of art in a bottle.
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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
91 Points, Wine Enthusiast
Always the one with the most personality of the bunch, this is what Wine Enthusiast had to say about the 2021 release: “This extremely ripe and bold style of Pinot Noir will please those seeking such lushness. Dark in the glass, it begins with black cherry, toasty caramel and cola milk shake aromas.” The cool, coastal days and abundance of sunshine lines up perfectly for a wine that has a good natural acidic backbone, with bold fruit-forward flavors. In an easy 2021 vintage, Joe Wagner had a field day with this single-vineyard beauty.
Winemaker Kian Tavakoli (Opus One, Clos du Val) continues to excel even while others struggle. In 2017, he still managed to deliver a beautiful and opulent Napa Valley Cabernet that’s both dark and juicy. The wine hails from both Coombsville and Rutherford, giving it distinct characteristics and a lot of drive. Deep ruby to the rim with excellent concentration, notes of Bing cherries, raspberry pie and hints of vanilla. On the palate, big wonderfully jammy fruit with young but impressive tannins and great length. The finish leaves notes of black cherry, and baked blueberry pie. Fantastic Napa value.
Winemaker Pascal Sirat consistently puts out some of the best value Bordeaux in the region but he may have outdone himself in what was a stellar 2019 vintage throughout the region. Just south of Pomerol, the vines at Panchille borrow deep in the soil. The resulting wines are ripe but fresh, with an aromatic complexity and stony finish usually reserved for wine twice the price. Daniel Boulud tells me it’s been the hottest bottle of wine at Bar Boulud for over a month, so I figured I’d better hurry up and secure my allocation! Don’t miss it.
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