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
$22.00 $19.50
For the longest time, The Perrin family has ruled the roost in the Southern Rhone Valley. For four generations now, dating back to their purchase of Chateau Beaucastel in 1909, it’s been the Perrin’s wines that others in the region hope to stack up against. And while their CDP sets the standard in the region, and their Homage bottling is often the single best bottle produced in many years (the 2018 is Decanter’s #1 wine in the region once again), the price tags are firmly set in the triple digits.
But tucked away amongst their Spanish Armada of Saturday nighters – is one of the absolute best values of the year. The Perrin Family’s ‘Les Cornuds’ from the commune of Vinsobres is always solid but as of late it’s been borderline spectacular.
In a difficult 2018 vintage, Decanter as well as a few other publications outlined the tough weather conditions that the Southern Rhone dealt with, but also noted that those who did it well, would get juicy and generous Reds.
Then they rated their five favorite wines of the vintage. Unsurprisingly, the #1 and the #4 spots went to the Perrin family and Chateau Beaucastel. With unrivalved winemaking experience and resources, the Perrin Family were able to create super intense wines, especially their ‘Les Cornuds’, an old-vine blend using the traditional mix of 50% Syrah, 50% Grenache that bursts out of the bottle with tension and energy.
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92 Points, Jeb Dunnuck
The 2018 Vinsobres Les Cornuds is an even split of Syrah and Grenache that just screams Syrah in its blackberry, violets, ground pepper, and meaty aromas and flavors. Concentrated, medium to full-bodied, and balanced, it’s a terrific wine that’s going to keep for 7-8 years or more.
91 Points (Best Buy), Wine Spectator
Ripe and expressive, with a lovely beam of plum puree and violet racing through, laced with subtle mineral and anise hints along the way. Ends with a late whiff of dried garrigue on the finish. Drink now through 2026.
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Not Eligible for Futher Discount-From famed winemaker, Robert Foley comes an absolute delight of a bottle of wine. A seamless Bordeaux blend of 80% Cabernet, 17% Merlot and 3% Petit Verdot that is incredibly smoothly now but should have another decade easy of prime drinking. It is the definition of a Saturday Night bottle of wine. One to cherish for a special occasion.
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.
90-92 Pts, Parker’s Wine Advocate – 91 Pts (Editors’ Choice), Wine Enthusiast – 91 Pts, Decanter
The wines get consistent high praise but 2018 is truly something special. 90-92 from Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate. 91 points and an Editor’s Choice designation from Wine Enthusiast. 91 more from Decanter who provides “There is so much to enjoy in the smaller appellations this year. Drinking Window 2022 – 2031” and another 90 point score from James Suckling. This is a home run value – especially for the price.
The newly released Fiancetto Howell Mt. Cabernet is a dream – a gorgeous, elegant dark-fruited Cabernet Sauvignon that is it picks up time in the glass, unfurls its full signature of cedar laced cassis nose and mid palate of chocolate-covered cherries and savory spices. Only four palates of this (224 cases) were made off a gorgeous, sprawling high elevation spot 1500 feet above sea level. It’s full and plush and finishes fresh and oh so long. The price is crazy for Howell Mountain Cabernet but that’s what Ry Richards and Fiancetto is all about.
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