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
As the summer heat blasts on, I have continued to get requests for good, crisp and fruity New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc but I have refused to settle. I’m not in the habit of just rolling out a New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc just to do it as you’ve probably noticed. It’s gonna take a lot to outperform our under $15/btl Frenzy Sauvignon Blanc which more than holds its weight.
But how about from a winery recently voted Wine Enthusiast ‘New World Winery of the Year’, and last year’s #11 ranked vineyard in the world according to 500 wine and travel experts? Not bad, right? At least it speaks volumes to the pedigree of the source. But the wine itself? Killer.
Five different expert reviewers have checked in on Craggy Range’s newest Sauvignon Blanc and awarded it a 91-point score or better. Five. And it’s pretty easy to see why.
While most New Zealand Sauvignon Blancs give you the killer tropical aromatics and flavors, they tend to be pretty one dimensional. But for New Zealand’s hottest winery of the last decade– the rich, complex, full-bodied expression of Sauvignon Blanc cut off Te Muna Road is elegant, crisp and refreshing – much more akin to village Sancerre than their Kiwi brethren.
Out of stock
Don't worry! Enter your email and we'll notify you when it's available again or if we have very similar products from this producer.
92 Points (Smart Buy), Wine Spectator
Offers incredible depth and complexity, with fleshy notes of ripe Crenshaw melon, apricot and pineapple mingling with accents of candied ginger and lemon verbena on the finish, showing a touch of dried fennel. Drink now.
92 Points, James Suckling
Very vivid passion-fruit, lime, melon and herb aromas in a super fresh style. The palate has a bright, fleshy delivery of passion-fruit and lime flavors. Bold and succulent. Drink now. Screw cap.
92 Points, Vinous
This young Sauvignon is refined and suave in texture with a rich midpalate. It’s not a flamboyant Sauvignon; it offers subtle honeysuckle, a slice of green capsicum and integrated notes of passion fruit, but it’s certainly not an in-your-face style. Well balanced, long and precise with an almost salty finish. This early taste of the vintage promises much.
91 Points, Wine Advocate
The latest vintage of Craggy Range’s popular 2020 Te Muna Sauvignon Blanc offers grassy, lime-scented aromas backed by plenty of grapefruit, hints of nectarine and even the suggestion of fig or guava. It’s medium-bodied and subtly textural on the palate, finishing long, crisp and silky—probably the best vintage of this wine I can remember.
Only logged in customers who have purchased this product may leave a review.
Glistening pale yellow-green to the rim, infused with mouth-watering aromas of ripe apple, pear and quince, and crushed almonds with honey and rich creamy middle and a fantastic rush of acidity and minerality that are present throughout. A calling card of Bonhomme’s Vire-Clesse, if you closed your eyes and took a sip, it would have you convinced you were drinking Meursault at least a 3x price tag.
This is truly of Sancerre’s greatest wines. It’s an incredible effort in a fantastic vintage for Sancerre in general, but even more so for my friend Dominique Roger. His single parcel ‘La Jouline’ is considered the Grand Cru vineyard of Bue. It’s crafted from 60-year old vines and given an extra year in bottle, adding incredible layers and complexity in the process. Tiny yields followed by partial barrel fermentation creates a wine with complex aromatics, explosive flavors, and a mineral-laced finish that makes it both incredible at the table with rich cuisine or a great candidate for short term aging.
Elena Walch’s newly released 2022 Pinot Bianco continues to be the best example of Pinot Blanc anywhere. She’s the undisputed queen. There’s so much energy in this new release. Super light in color, with a busy nose that boasts ripe aromas of citrus, granny smith apple with a hint of freshly mowed grass. Made entirely in stainless steel, the wine is expressive, fresh and finishes as clean and tight as can be. Definitely will continue the run of 90+ scores once this one is reviewed.
95 Points, Jeb Dunnuck
“The 2018 Chardonnay Hyde Vineyard marks the beginning of winemaker Joe Nielsen’s tenure at the winery. Pouring a medium yellow with a light golden hue, it’s most reserved of the flight aromatically at the moment, with yellow chamomile flowers, ripe peach, beeswax, and white flowers. Full-bodied, it retains excellent tension and focus on the palate, with apricot, orange zest, and a savory finish with a bit of spice. I suspect this will come around and open with time. Drink 2024-2030.” -Jeb Dunnuck
Reviews
There are no reviews yet.