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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
$19.00
When it came time to start looking for summer wines, I went back to the well that was so good to us last year. With restaurants closed, we were able to snag Bisci Verdicchio, a little white wine that went nuts and was one of our most re-ordered wines in history. But this year, with restaurants back online, our allocation for Bisci took a pretty big hit.
No problem, I thought. I’ll just find another crisp, mineral laced Verdicchio to offer up to the Nicholas faithful. That proved to be a bit more difficult than I thought. The first six I tried weren’t of the same caliber, neither were any in the next six. One of them was probably there in quality but I would’ve had to offer it for $30. Don’t worry, I saved you the time of turning it down.
But in my third line up I finally struck gold. I mean, I really struck gold.
Look, am I fiery? Can I be confrontational? Yes and yes. But do I ever say things just to stir the pot? That aint really my style. So I’m not saying this lightly but it is a matter of one man’s opinion… This Verdicchio from Umani Ronchi isn’t as good as Bisci, it’s better.
I know that Thomas Keller isn’t pouring this one at French Laundry or Daniel Humm at EMP… but this wine is absolutely lights out– a flawless white wine. Don’t take my word for it– critics love it too. It has a 91pt Editors’ Choice rating from Enthusiast, a matching 91 from James Suckling and a 90 from Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate who declared, “you don’t get better value than this”. But they’re all right– you don’t. Anywhere.
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91 Points (Editors’ Choice), Wine Enthusiast
Aromas of botanical herb, white stone fruit and almond carry on to the savory palate along with peach and a hint of lemon drop. It closes on a hint of saline while tangy acidity keeps it fresh and juicy.
91 Points, James Suckling
Aromas of lemon zest, fresh pear, lemongrass and wet stones. It’s medium-bodied with bright acidity and a waxy texture. Flavorful, mineral finish. From organically grown grapes. Drink or hold.
90 Points, Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate
The 2019 Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi Classico Superiore CaSal di Serra (made with organic fruit) shows a light and luminous appearance that appears shiny in the glass. The wine offers simple but exceptionally pure aromas of spring flower, citrus, cut grass and crushed limestone. It is lightweight, tart and fresh. It’s the perfect match for a traditional dish of anchovy involtini. You don’t get better value than this.
The sandy soil of north Piemonte is home to the appellation Roero and the indigenous variety, Arneis. Stefano Almondo is a master of the rare variety, crafting aromatic and mineral wines that rival any of the best white wines in Italy. The newly released 2021 Vigne Sparse dazzles right out of the bottle; floral and fruity with juicy peaches and apricots yet with a chalky mineral streak as well. As always, it’s such a complex white and the kicker is its finish which goes on for a minute of pure joy.
New York Times 20 Under $20 ‘Top Wines of Summer’
Led by owner Fabio Marchionni, ColleStefano has earned an incredible reputation both locally and internationally. They even are referred to as, “”The gem of Verdicchio di Matelica”. As Vinous points out, “[Marchionni’s]’s Verdicchio di Matelica is not just mineral and steely, but ages extremely well too (ten plus years).” This is a racy and vibrant white wine with ginger, peach and lemon zest flavors, peperry spring flowers and a complex mix of minerality, acidity and pure fruit. It dazzles the tongue with its vibrancy and the tension and structure are perfectly sound.
Carneros is well-known as a cool-climate region, perfect for growing Chardonnay. The newly released 2020 version has a delightful energy in its youth, with 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.
For those of you looking for a semi-dry Riesling to pair with seafood, salads, pastas or poultry, you don’t have to look any further. Ratzenberger is a benchmark in the region and their consistency in making expressive, classy Riesling continues with the newly released 2019 Kabintt Feinherb. It manages to bring to the table savory, sweet and tangy acidic notes. It’s a versatile bottle of white, that’s for sure.
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