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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
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
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There’s not much I can say about the critically acclaimed Hamilton Russell that some fancy reviewer hasn’t said before me. For years, they’ve led the pack out of South Africa, making some of the absolute best Burgundian varietals outside of Burgundy itself.
The vineyard is one of the most southern wine Estates in South Africa and as such one of the closest to the sea, benefiting from a beautiful, cool, maritime Hemel-en-Aarde breeze that comes in from behind the old fishing village of Hermanus.
Today the winery is led by superstar winemaker Emul Ross who has continued to build on Anthony Hamilton Russell’s impressive resume and helps put South African wine amongst some of the best in the world. Don’t miss this 2019 Chardonnay. Unfortunately, there are only 36 bottles to go around.
The 2019 is a tight piercing mineral wine the classic HRV length and complexity. Lemon, apples and pear aromas and flavors dominate this wine with great acidity and a long dry finish. It’s elegant and well-textured with a bit of a creamy middle despite the minerality. It’s a great effort as always.
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95 Points, Tim Atkin
“…The Chardonnay was all made with estate fruit. Entirely whole bunch-pressed for the first time, it’s a commendably bright, elegant and focused wine with less malolactic (10%) than normal, pithy acidity, a hint of stone fruit sweetness and refined 27% new French oak. Something of a triumph against the odds.”
93 Points, Decanter
A very fine Chardonnay produced in difficult circumstances given the fire/smoke issues in the Western Cape. Unlike the Pinot Noir, this was unaffected, produced with 100% estate fruit and is very successful. Bunches were pressed whole (rather than de-stemmed) to exclude any smoke taint risks. Very crisp on the palate with fine acidity and a touch of stoned fruit, this is concentrated, mineral and elegant. Very youthful, ideally give this another 12 months to blossom a bit more.
92+ Points, Parker’s Wine Advocate
Bursting from the glass with elegant oak tones, the 2019 Chardonnay effortlessly sashays out of the glass with sweet citrus aromas, spiced yellow apple, caramelized pears, cinnamon nutmeg and oatmeal cookie essence. Medium-bodied yet packed full of complexity and layers, the wine splashes down on the palate with finesse, precision and persistence. Still spritely and youthful, flavors of sweet citrus and pastry cream continue to somersault across the palate with elegant oak tones, lingering long on the evolving finish. Another stunning Chardonnay from Hamilton Russell Vineyards. Bravo.
90 Points (Best Buy), Wine Enthusiast
““Penetrating tangerine and lemon flavors are etched with hints of caramel and saffron in this thirst quenching, delicately sweet Riesling. Light bodied and lean, yet juicy and reverberating, it’s a fresh-fruited, value white to accompany soft cheeses and white meats.” (Best Buy)
The 2016 vintage in Napa was nearly perfect for winemaker Kian Tavakoli (Opus One, Clos du Val). With ideal weather all throughout harvest, he crafted the Faustini Money Road Chardonnay off the famous vineyard located in the coveted Oakville AVA. The picturesque vineyard off Oakville Crossroad is platinum rated, known for its ideal combination of soil & climate and the big A list names that routinely source fruit. Kian’s Money Road Chard is still youthful despite having a few years of age, probably as a result of its 18 months of slumber in 1/4 new Oak.
Year in, year out Château Turcaud produces one of the best white wine values in the world. It’s long been found on Michelin-starred wine lists in Paris and we’ve had it at the restaurant since Day 1. If you’ve ever tried this stunning, classic Bordeaux of Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon, Sauvignon Gris and Muscadlle, then you know why. The 2020 vintage has just arrived, and it’s a fantastic vintage in Bordeaux for energetic whites. This is world-class, as always.
This is a super elegant Chardonnay with aromas of orange zest, ripe melon and honeysuckle. It’s complemented by tropical mango flavors and a slight nuttiness in the focused mid-palate. It’s a sophisticated yet refreshing cool climate Chardonnay with great acidity due to the ideal estate vineyard location. The 2019 Sea Smoke Chardonnay was aged for a total of 10 months prior to bottling with no fining and no filtration in exclusive French Oak barrels. She’s a beauty.
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