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
$199.00 $175.00
Jayson Woodbridge founded Hundred Acre in 1998 and immediately sent the wine world into a craze. He wasted no time proclaiming through his winemaking and his allocation waitlist (that still currently sits at well over a decade) that he was amongst the very best winemakers in the world with the top vineyard sites in Napa.
His Cabernet Sauvignon made the Wine Spectator Top 100 list in his second vintage and earned more than twenty perfect 100-point scores from Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate between 2002 and 2015. During the latter part of that stretch, Jayson searched for a few other tiny plots with the potential to produce world-class wines. Once he did, he started ‘Fortunate Son’ a second label capable of producing world-class Cabernet that collectors stockpile like gold.
The best part about the product is the value that it brings the customer even with such a steep price tag. Take this into account: Hundred Acre bottlings rarely make it past an allocation list and when they do, they’re either very high triple digits or into the thousands. Even at those prices the demand is there every single time. This ‘Fortunate Son’ bottling is a product of two vineyard sites – with one of them being a Hundred Acre estate vineyard, and the other being a family-owned vineyard right next to Jayson’s that was planted to 85- to 90-year-old vines! That’s not too shabby at all!
This one has yet to be reviewed by the masses but if Jeb Dunnuck’s early account is any indication, this one will be highly decorated and maybe even threaten perfection from some. It’s that good. Jeb came in at 96 while proclaiming his love for the wine’s balance and noting its “gorgeous tannins and a great finish”. It’s certainly still a baby – but after trying it myself a few days ago, I think it has the bones for something truly special and should have great 25-30 years ahead of it, no problem.
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96 Points, Jeb Dunnuck
“Coming from two vineyards, the 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon The Dreamer sports a vivid purple hue to go with beautiful aromatics of dark Currants, ripe cranberries, leafy tobacco, and spring flowers. I love its balance, it’s medium to full-bodied, has gorgeous tannins, and a great finish.”
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90 Points, Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate
Xavier Vignon’s brand spanking new CDR 100% is a thing of beauty. It’s already got a blessing from Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate who described this wine as, “Full-bodied, concentrated and supple”. This is a gorgeous and intricate blend that features all of the Southern Rhone appellations. This year, the blend was 40% Grenache, 25% Mourvedre, 15% Syrah, 7% Cinsault, 7% Marselan, 6% Terret Noir. Nobody can do it like the mad scientist, Xavier Vignon.
100 Pts, International Wine Report – 98 Pts, Parker’s Wine Advocate – 98 Pts, James Suckling
“The 2020 Columbia Valley Cabernet Sauvignon is truly sensational. It begins with striking aromas of fresh blackberries, blueberries and dark plums that are laced with fresh spring florals, mocha, sweet exotic spices, graphite and gravel nuances all taking shape. The palate is full-bodied and displays a remarkable combination of power and elegance throughout. This is beautifully structured and extremely expressive, as it possesses outstanding depth and concentration all they way through the long, finessed finish. Year after year, the Columbia Valley Cabernet is one of the most impressive wines, and there is no exception here, as it combines all the wonderful qualities of the 2020 vintage from Quilceda Creek into one expression. This is fantastic already and readers will be in for a real treat, as this simply marvelous wine will continue to deliver the goods for years to come.”
With seemingly infinite access to some of the absolute very best vineyards in the most choice AVAs in the valley, the Wagner’s set out to make Quilt– a Cabernet blend from a patchwork of the top sites in Napa (Oakville, St Helena, Atlas Peak, Coombsville, Calistoga, and Howell Mountain.) The brand new 2021 edition is a beauty – deeply concentrated, rich and a truly show stopping Cabernet. It’s a dark, hedonistic blend that combines elegance with power and pairs the two together effortlessly.
Anne Sery describes her Trousse Chemise Cabernets as an ode to the Left Bank and her winemaking roots. It’s a beautiful and fresh Cabernet with aromas that leap from the glass with of black raspberry, violets, and creme de liquor notes. The mouth gives generous amounts of juicy black fruits at the core with hints of baking spice and a smooth, savory finish. This is a terrific partner for just about anything from hard cheese, to poultry, summer salads, you name it!
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