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 $22.00
Borgo Scopeto is a super old, very well-respected producer in Chianti Classico. It is a true Borgo, a hamlet with its own church, post office, town center, and residences and it is owned by Elisabetta Gnudi Angelini who also owns Caparzo and Altesino along with some others.
Of her “three headed monster”, it is Borgo Scopeto that is best suited to make Angelini’s only Super Tuscan in her arsenal, with a vineyard unlike any other in Tuscany with multiple variations of soil, rootstock, and Sangiovese clones that can give you a little of everything, especially under the right control. Luckily, for Borgo Scopeto– they couldn’t do much better.
The winemaker is Massimo Bracalente, the man solely responsible for the meteoric rise at Caparzo. One of the Robert Parker Jr.’s all-time favorites in Brunello, he’s the man that delivered you the 96-point, 2016 Brunello di Montalcino from Caparzo offered last week. He’s stellar – a constant tinkerer who couldn’t be any more at home in Borgo Scopeto’s magical vineyard– the ultimate sandbox for a man whose curiosity has yet to peak.
Most years, Massimo’s Borgonero SuperTuscan is comprised of almost equal parts Sangiovese, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah. But in the big, hot 2017 vintage, Bracalente went in a different direction– not needing the power of the Cabernet with the vintage being so ripe and expressive. Instead, Bracalente focused on the structure and balance while adding seductiveness and intrigue with the addition of only Syrah to his Sangiovese-dominant blend and unlocking the perfect balance between power and finesse in the process.
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92 Points, James Suckling
A soft, fruity red showing the ripeness of the 2017 vintage, yet at the same time it’s round, rich and open. Plenty of plum, berry and tile character with a delicious, fruity finish. Drink or hold.
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95 Points, Jeb Dunnuck – 95 Points, Lisa Perotti-Brown
The oft 100-point winemaker, Jayson Woodbridge had this to say when tasting his 2021 ‘Stargazing’ Sonoma Pinot: “The wine is vibrant and complex with subtle dark fruits and berries, grandmother’s cherry pie, minerals, and a slight touch of rain-soaked earth, intertwined with a balance and very pleasing easy-going luxury. Should have been priced higher but what the hell.” I have no doubt this clerical error will be addressed in the vintages moving forward. But for now, this is a cult Pinot for under $100/bottle.
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.
#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.”
This is a sensational single-vineyard Merlot made from incredibly tiny clusters, full of some of the most elegant, intensely structured fruit from high atop Sonoma Mountain. Beautiful weight and balance with aromas of blueberries, black currants, sage and a hint of cocoa. It’s got a full, plush mouthfeel, pristine and vibrant fruit and a wonderful smooth finish. Thanks to Chad’s big bet on himself, he was able to make a knockout Sonoma Mountain beauty, without the need for any middleman, helping us to enjoy one of his best creations at an outstanding price.
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