Wouldn't you know it. I find a cheap Pinot Noir I like and it turns out to be the last bottle in New Jersey.
During our trip to Flemington, NJ we stopped by Little Brothers Beverage Outlet.
I was originally drawn there because they had an incredible price on the Majito Zinfandel Panorama Blend, which I love, but I was out of luck they were sold out.
I picked up a dozen wines to try including this one called Hob Nob Pinot Noir which I opened with some delicious Chinese take-out, from T.S. Ma.
The description from the store read like this, "An elegant and silky Pinot Noir with an inviting bouquet of violets. Works well with prime rib or dishes that feature soy sauce. " So I thought to open it for the Chinese. It was great.
Unfortunately it was the last bottle at Little Brothers, though they have a vast stock of other wines. I looked for it elsewhere, on www.Vinquire.com, no hits, www.wine-searcher.com had some, but all in South Jersey. Is South Jersey part of New Jersey? UPDATE: 2/9/09 this wine is now available at Angelbeck's in Montclair, NJ
Hob Nob is an anomaly in French wine, the label looks Australian, the web site is something else entirely, filled with Web 2.0 gadgetry and far from the conventional French style. Part of a vast movement to market French wines to the global market place.
In any case this is a fun and exciting wine for 11-13 bucks. It goes great with Chinese food. Hope you have luck finding it. I really wonder what great French vineyard makes this wine.
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I was hoping to find some in Northern Jersey
Posted by: Peter | Wednesday, November 05, 2008 at 05:41 PM
I live in NJ and was able to order the Hob Nob wine from http://www.popswine.com
When you order it by the case, it comes out to a nice price. Can't seem to find it locally in Central NJ.
Posted by: Lewis | Monday, January 05, 2009 at 06:55 AM
Thanks for the tip, I have never ordered from Pop's but I know they have a great selection of wine.
Posted by: manoavino | Monday, January 05, 2009 at 06:57 AM
Houlihans serves Hob Nob Pinot Noir
Posted by: Michel | Saturday, June 13, 2009 at 12:19 AM
I found HOB NOB merlot and chardonnay at Ocean Wine and Spirits in Ocean, NJ.
Posted by: Joannie | Sunday, August 30, 2009 at 09:12 PM