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
$35.00
You probably already know Richard Luftig whose tenure on the New York wine scene left an indelible mark. Felidia won Wine Spectator’s “Grand Award” every single year, he drove Jonathan Waxman’s Washington Park wine program to universal renown, before taking on the Bowery Group’s Cookshop.
His extremely high standards for wine were intense and now that he’s got his own Sonoma winery, the standards have never been higher. And if things aren’t up to his standards, he’s willing to put his money where his mouth is like in 2011 and 2020 when he just flat out refused to make any wine those years.
Lucky for us 2016 was a miracle vintage – the best in almost 30 years (since 1999) and Richard did not let the opportunity slip by. The key to Richard’s success is not just his palate but what he decided to do. Somehow, he was able to taste the inherent quality in three varying vineyards sources but remarkably knew how that puzzle all fits together.
He tasted years ago and locked into long term contracts with vigorous quality controls. The first two vineyards are in the Dry Creek. The first is on the valley floor where it sucks up heat and provides immense concentration and crunchy fruits to the blend. Vineyard number 2 (Nimble Vineyard) is one of the highest in the county and contributes the framework and acidity that form the backbone of the blend.
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92 Points, Vinous – 92 Points, James Suckling – 91 Points, Wine & Spirits
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The 2021 Napa Valley East side Cuvee is an instant classic. From the first whiff to the moment it hits the lips, its clear that this is a fabulously concentrated, serious wine: black in color, and featuring aromas of cassis, cedar and chocolate-tinged purple fruit. The mouthfeel is plush and voluptuous with a firm, solid finish that speaks to its potential for considerable aging.
91 Points, Wine Enthusiast
Always the one with the most personality of the bunch, this is what Wine Enthusiast had to say about the 2021 release: “This extremely ripe and bold style of Pinot Noir will please those seeking such lushness. Dark in the glass, it begins with black cherry, toasty caramel and cola milk shake aromas.” The cool, coastal days and abundance of sunshine lines up perfectly for a wine that has a good natural acidic backbone, with bold fruit-forward flavors. In an easy 2021 vintage, Joe Wagner had a field day with this single-vineyard beauty.
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