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
$25.00 $17.00
Arguably, no one wine family has transformed an already historic wine region quite like the Antinori Family in Tuscany. Many have called their contribution a revolution and that’s pretty much spot on.
Marquis Antinori is credited with crafting the first ever Super Tuscan, with his “Tignarello”. His sons, perhaps the most famous brothers in Italian wine, Lodovico Antonori and Piero Antinori both added their own contributions to the new category. Marchese would go on to found Tenuta dell’Ornellaia where he would make the Ornellaia and Masseto wines.
The brothers also teamed up to found Tenuta di Biserno, one of the most talked about collaborations in Italian wine history. But they have another collaboration up their sleeve which is arguably even more interesting.
Starting in the 90s, Lodovico became increasingly obsessed with Sauvignon Blanc. Where he could have easily planted Sangiovese to add into one of their figure bottlings, he planted Sauvignon Blanc – mostly for his personal enjoyment. But though excellent, it was never quite good enough. It’s a family with pretty high standards.
Finally, in 2003, the brothers purchased part of the historic Meadowbank property in the heart of New Zealand’s Marlborough district near the mouth of Cloudy Bay. With their Tuscan Reds pulling in three figures each vintage, the two can afford to pursue their passion project to the fullest extent, while also charging ordinary New Zealand prices. This is no ordinary NZ SB.
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90 Points, James Suckling
Some quite fine, zippy citrus fruit and stones on the palate make for a fresh, lively and elegant style. Drink now.
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92 Points (Best Buy), Wine Enthusiast – 90 Points, James Suckling
The winery could never expected their Tuscan Vermentino would become as integral as it has – even 25 years later, it’s still a key piece of the puzzle for Campo Maccione. It’s an unassuming wine with great viscosity and bright, savory flavors that way overdelivers for the price. James Suckling agreed, as did Wine Enthusiast. Suckling gave it a 90 and deemed it “an interesting take on Tuscan Vermentino.” Wine Enthusiast took it up a few notches, attaching a coveted ‘Best Buy’ designate to the wine along with a 92-point review for the wine “with a sophisticated restraint.”
Sonoma Coast is well-known as a cool-climate region, perfect for growing Chardonnay. That’s why it’s such a big deal for Route Stock to transition over for the first time from Carnernos over to here. The newly released 2022 beams freshness and comes packed with a delightful energy in its youth. It has a pale straw color with lime hues. The aromas are of honeysuckle, orange blossom and creme brulee with layers of vanilla and a hint of toffee. The palate is lively yet soft with flavors of lemon cream pie and merange.
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.
Elena Walch’s newly released 2022 Pinot Bianco continues to be the best example of Pinot Blanc anywhere. She’s the undisputed queen. There’s so much energy in this new release. Super light in color, with a busy nose that boasts ripe aromas of citrus, granny smith apple with a hint of freshly mowed grass. Made entirely in stainless steel, the wine is expressive, fresh and finishes as clean and tight as can be. Definitely will continue the run of 90+ scores once this one is reviewed.
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