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
$50.00 $27.00
Arguably the very best Crottin de Chavignol in the Loire Valley comes from the Cherrier Family. I also came to find out that the family also has 25 acres perfectly situated in the heart of Sancerre. The soil here is unique, incorporating all three soil types of Sancerre in a single bottle. It’s magical.
But in order to let their unique terroir shine through, they have to practice the ultimate restraint in both the vineyard and in the wine cellar. Beyond organic, the vineyards are tended entirely by hand with no additives at all. In the cellar, yeasts are all natural. There’s no fining. No filtering.
I never thought my knowledge of cheese would get my foot into the winery door but sure enough – 20 cases of their very top bottling just cleared customs earmarked for Nicholas Wines customers – and it’s 50% off the $50 release price. The L’Essentiel is hand-picked from the best parcels and aged an extra year in bottle prior to release.
The nose is some of the most intense Sancerre that I’ve sniffed in years, at first, expressing spicy minerality, before darting in multiple directions, finally landing on sweet peach. The flavor offers all that you’d expect from the very best Sancerre – minerality, stony peaches, all perfectly balanced on an acidic backbone.
Unfortunately, precious little of their wine makes it stateside. 25 cases are up for grabs. $50 on release – just $27 dollars today or add it into a case you get the best price in the country. Bring on the heat. Sip this one waterside and if you can – try it with a fresh goat cheese.
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2022 was an absolutely perfect vintage in this respect and unfortunately, I think it will be one of the last, if not THE last. As winegrower Jean-Marc Brocard reported to Decanter: “When we taste the wines, we feel that the balance between acidity and ripeness is very good. It’s a classic style of Chablis. In the end, even after such a heat during summertime, we stay in a cool year reference.” He also alluded to the ageability of the vintage, saying “Let’s give them time, we must let nature do its work.”
Every year, Pierre Sparr’s Alsacian Riesling is one of the top scoring wines in the under $20 category. There’s a consistency there and consumers know they can count on a Riesling that is aromatic, fruity, elegant, clean and vibrant. Pierre Sparr wines are extremely food-friendly especially in the widely praised 2021 vintage where quality rose to an all-time high. It’s a bone-dry beauty with layers of citrus fruits, framed by wet stone and mineral character that adds dimension.
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.
It’s hard to beat a great value white wine and this one is a at least a cut above the rest. One prominant industry insider called the 2022 edition, “the best white wine by any within $20/cs of this price.” It’s super crisp with a great mineral streak, and was carefully picked by hand when the temperature is coolest and is kept cool all the way into the press. From there, the effect of the mineral soil takes over, providing great finesse and freshness in every bottle. This white blend has great backbone and a lot of juicy fruit coming through behind aromas of flowers and stone fruits. At this price, it’s a no brainer.
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