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 $16.50
In terms of active Oregon winemakers, there aren’t many who can boast the type of resume that Harry Peterson-Nedry can. Maybe Dick Ponzi and David Adelsheim– that’s about it! He’s a total renaissance man. Armed with a degree in both Chemistry and English, Harry took a big risk in 1980 when he purchased the land that would turn into one of Oregon’s most famous vineyards, Ridgecrest. His planting helped establish the Ribbon Ridge AVA, one that is now home to many of the best wineries in the state.
But that’s not all. He manages two wineries that span across three different estate vineyards and represent six different AVAs. In creating both Chehalem and Ribbon Ridge wineries, The Peterson-Nedrys work with dozens of wines each vintage, making some of the best examples throughout the state of not only Pinot Noir, but Riesling, Chardonnay, Gamay Noir and others. In fact, the family’s work in championing all varietals in Oregon is so important, that it’s only fitting that their latest Wine Spectator Top 100 Wine of the Year appearance is for a white wine.
I sat down a few years ago and tasted the lineup of wines with Harry and his daughter and co-winemaker Wynne in their Newberg winery. Two of the nicest people you could meet, they explained each decision that went into the winemaking and aging process. Everything was a choice, well thought out in advance and with a purpose. Their unoaked Chardonnay, the Inox was lights out. My guess was it was the 2013 or 2014 vintage. They seemed quite pleased that I loved the wine because I think it’s one of theirs as well. There was no need to ask why it was made in stainless steel, the pure expression of fruit with a symphony of aromas and a crisp, citrus meets mineral cut.
This is the very best Chardonnay value in Oregon. That statement was true a decade ago and it’ll probably be true in another decade as well. It was true before being placed #58 on Wine Spectator’s 2021 Wines of the Year list, and it would be true even without the honor. It’s a great bottle of wine.
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91 Points, (Best Buy) Wine Spectator
This white bursts with aromas of peach blossom and lemon zest, taking on a lush, succulent texture toward a crisp finish. Drink now.
91 Points, James Suckling
A clean, pretty nose of sliced apples, apricots, lemons and jasmine. It’s medium-bodied with crisp acidity. Wonderfully fresh and zesty. Drink now.
Their newly released Chablis AC 2022 soars from the glass, redolent of green apple and citrus cream. The fruit is generous, and expansive on the palate with layer upon layer that just gets better with air. The finish is a mile long, with just great tension, speaking to Fèvre family’s old vine holdings in the chalky limestone of Fontenay-Près-Chablis.
Every year, this wine has proven to be a Nicholas Wines staple. The newly released 2022 Frenzy Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc is a fabulous value white wine, loaded with green apples, pears and white peaches plus a hint of spice. It’s juicy and fresh, the perfect cocktail hour white. It’s what is referred to as the perfect ‘pool wine’. It’s great paired with just about anything or just enjoyed on its own.
This hits all the right notes. Crisp and bright with crazy aromatics flashing floral notes, orange blossoms, lemon-line, honey, ginger, and honeydew with nectarine and passionfruit flavors and a super clean, citrusy finish.
The Zenato family has built up quite the reputation for delivering exceptional value with their red and whites in Veneto. Their Pinot Grigio is a particularly great value, punching way above its weight class. Delicately scented and soft on the palate, it offers classic citrus and floral notes in a balanced elegant style. It’s smooth and refreshing with a long, pleasant finish. Great with food.
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