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
$23.00
In the heart of the Southern Willamette Valley, Iris Vineyards has been making a splash with their award winning Pinot Noir grown on their own estate vineyard in the foothills of the Oregon Coast. Like many winegrowers, they are blessed by a cool-climate set up that allows their grapes to mature slowly while maintaining all the pure fruit and natural acidic balance.
But Iris has a few advantages over the neighbors. For one, they’re positioned much further south than most of the Willamette Valley wineries. Away from the cluster, they have a sprawling estate that they got to plant, however they’d like. Their vines are all planted between 800-1100 in elevation, giving them especially cool-climate conditions at night, perfect for retaining acidity in Pinot grapes.
The majority of the vineyard is also planted on Jory soil (100 acres), a very deep, well-drained soil that formed in colluvium derived from basic igneous rock. The sacred red soil is Oregon’s ‘secret weapon’ across all agriculture – the driving force between wine, hazelnuts, christmas trees and so much more in the state.
With the perfect location and team in place to make great wines, Iris has been delivering exceptional wines at tremendous value since the mid-1990’s. If there’s one down side to Iris, it is that this ideal location happens to be a bit out of the way comparatively– tucked away near Eugene and over an hour away from the largest group of wineries.
For that reason, I think they’ve flown a little under the radar. No problem for us, it’s probably also why one of the better Estate Pinot Noirs I’ve had in a while can be had at a crazy under $25/bottle price tag
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91 Points, James Suckling
Aromas of wild red berries, dried herbs and fresh coffee. Medium-bodied with juicy, soft tannins. Bright berries and a citrus undertone. Drink now.
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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.
100 Points, Decanter – 100 Points, Vinous – 99 Points, Wine Enthusiast – 99 Points, Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate – 99+ Points, Jeb Dunnuck – 98 Points, Wine Spectator – 98 Points, James Suckling
“The 2018 Palmer is a legend in the making…This audacious Palmer was still revving its engines 48 hours after opening. There will never be another Palmer like this, sui generis. It was a massive risk. But by throwing caution to the wind, something extraordinary was born.” -100 points, Vinous
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.
94 Points, Tasting Panel
This is a really exciting new release in the collection of single-vineyards from the Wagner Family, and arguably the most interesting one of the bunch. This is the only Pinot Noir in the Caymus collection that has the advantage of being from a natural Pinot Noir haven in the Russian River Valley. Dairyman Vineyard’s proximity to the pacific ocean, with its morning fog and afternoon coastal breezes allows for an even and elongated growing season, with super concentrated and expressive grape clusters that help make this Dijon clone Pinot Noir one that you need.
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