Come to Red Bank Italian restaurant, Basil T’s, for our wonderful Wine Society — “an exclusive in-house club for all diners with a passion for wine and elegant Italian cuisine”.  Membership is $25 and includes numerous perks, such as:

•    A subscription to the Wine Society Newsletter, keeping members updated with information, reviews, and exclusive pricing on featured wines of the month
•    Invitations to wine tasting and Wine Society events
•    Weekly wine dinner specials, including half priced bottles of any wine every Tuesday
•    Continued access and updates to the Basil T’s wine list, which received the Wine Spectator Award of Excellence for 3 consecutive years
•    Free, limited-edition Wine Society wine key corkscrew

The wine society was created for both novices and wine connoisseurs alike.  In an attempt to create a larger pool of wine aficionados, the wine society will provide a space where wine lovers and experts can come together to learn about the origins of wine and expand their knowledge, in order to gain a fuller appreciation for Italian wine.

The wine society will also provide members with tips on wine and food pairings, discounts on glasses and bottles (in an attempt to allow drinkers to further explore other tastes), wine guides with tasting tips and information, and access to special pricing on their award-winning wine list — a Wine Spectator Award of Excellence recipient for the past three consecutive years.

Italian wine lovers who are interested in learning more about the Wine Society, can call (732) 842-5990 or stop by Basil T’s Riverside Avenue location in Red Bank, New Jersey.

Links:

http://www.basilt.com

http://www.basilts.net/

http://www.basilts.org/

Victor Rallo Jr., owner of Basil T’s Italian restaurant in Red Bank has travelled to Italy to add a hand selected signature wine to his 3 time award winning wine list. Mr. Rallo has chosen one of Italy’s most chic and prized red wines, a Ripasso Valpolicella.

“Rispasso” means “to pass through a second time, to overhaul.” It implies polishing up, perfecting. When applied to Valpolicella wine, Ripasso signifies that the wine has been refermented in contact with Amarone, the region’s most prestigious red.

“I knew what I was looking for in my first Rallo wine: quality, value, a wine to enhance my food, a wine to please my customers,” Rallo said. He went on to add, “I even knew the specific type of wine, but I had to find the right partner in Italy to make it to my specifications.”

“It has the power of Amarone and the grace of Valpolicella,” according to Mr. Rallo. “It is made from Corvina and Rondinella grapes. These are two important varietals, very local, very Italian. My wine is aged for at least 18 months in large oak casks, also very traditionally Italian.”

To find the right supplier, Victor traveled to the Lessini Hills, just east of the Lake Garda near the fabled city of Verona. He interviewed several wineries. When he met Mara Castellani and her father, Sergio, of the Corte Mary Estate in Marano di Valpolicella, Mr. Rallo knew that he had found the right associates.

“This is an exciting wine. It is concentrated, intense, and flavorful. It will age well, but I like it as it is, young and very lively.”

Rallo Valpolicella Classico Superione Ripasso will be available at Basil T’s and Undici Restaurants in September. You can enjoy this full, warm, rich, dry red with roasts, cheeses, or pasta dishes.

Soon to follow will be Victor Rallo, Jr’s dry white wine selection and an ultra premium red. We will keep you posted.

To see the full wine list for Basil T’s, visit http://www.basilt.com/

Contact:
Preston Porter
prestondporter@gmail.com

Basil T’s in Red Bank Pops the Cork on Its New Wine Society

We’re excited to announce our new Wine Club membership, featuring discounts and special events. Basil T’s is a hub for New Jersey wine enthusiasts and has earned the Wine Spectator Award of Excellence for 3 consecutive years.  Please continue reading for the full news story!

Limited Edition Basil T's Wine Society Wine Bottle Opener

Basil T’s Brewery and Italian Grill in Red Bank is pleased to announce the latest addition to its award-winning wine list: The Wine Society at Basil T’s. Registration for this exclusive, in-house club is now open to all diners with a passion for pairing fine wine with elegant Italian cuisine. Membership privileges include:

• Discounts on featured Wines of the Month
• Invitations to regular wine tastings and Society events
• Monthly lunch and dinner specials
• A free, limited-edition Wine Key corkscrew
• Continued access to a wine list that’s received the Wine Spectator Award of Excellence for 3 consecutive years.

The inaugural edition of the Wine Society at Basil T’s will run from September 1, 2009, through August 30, 2010. The yearly membership fee is just $25. Diners can join the Society by phone (732- 842-5990), at basilt.com, or by visiting the restaurant at 183 Riverside Avenue in Red Bank.