Jocholla

9.4

Perfect sip to follow caviar, kettle chips and crème fraiche. Little pricey but worth a splurge every now and again. Bright fruit, elegant tiny bubbles, impressive package obviously but there’s more than just marketing here. — 10 months ago

Fabian S

9.1

cherry, mushrooms, leather, floral, sparkling, red berry — 4 years ago

JKT

9.0

Shocking saga continues with this unfamiliar red blend. Touriga, Mourvèdre, and Merlot, which is named after the Harrises’ three children, Austin, Chandler, and Eliza. Well balanced, berries and dark fruits with a bit of heat on nose carrying through to palate with a tinge of sweetness and into finish. Again a shocking wine from Georgia the State. — 5 years ago

Maurishire Akabidavis

9.0

Full bodied & flavorful. Tastes thick & rich. Small sips only. — 6 years ago

Patrick Arres

9.0

Nice wine with our ACE Region after CBU Strat plan presentations — 8 years ago

Brandon Pennington

9.0

Smooth not too sweet — 9 years ago

Michelle Baily

9.2

Fairly expensive. Not too sweet. — 10 years ago

Freddy R. Troya

8.9

Armand de Brignac “Demi-Sec” – NV
Champagne, France 🇫🇷

Overview
A multi-vintage Demi-Sec Champagne crafted from estate-owned vineyards in the Montagne de Reims. Blend composition; Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, and Pinot Meunier, with a notably higher dosage designed to emphasize sweetness and roundness over tension and dryness.

Aromas & Flavors
Ripe stone fruit, candied citrus peel, honey, and baked apple, with soft pastry notes and a distinctly sweet aromatic profile.

Mouthfeel
Broad and creamy, with gentle mousse and low perceived acidity. The sweetness dominates the palate, creating a rich but heavy impression rather than freshness or precision.

Food Pairings
Fruit-based desserts, pastries, or blue cheese. Best suited to pairing with sweetness rather than as an aperitif.

Verdict
Well made and technically correct, but stylistically not for me. The sweetness outweighs balance and vibrancy, making it less appealing compared to classic Brut expressions.

Did You Know?
Demi-Sec Champagne contains significantly higher residual sugar than Brut styles and was historically popular for dessert pairings and celebratory occasions.

🍷 Personal Pick Highlight
For sweet wine cravings, I would rather reach for Tokaji or Sauternes, where sweetness is matched with greater complexity and structure. — 10 months ago

David Schultz

8.9

Picked it up at Ace liquor in Hopkins! — 5 years ago

Laura Purdy

9.2

Post event photo dump to rate a few favorites.
This had the highest concentration of bubbles in any champagne that I have tried. New oak Chardonnay is added following second fermentation. Very interesting - good, but not worth the price IMO. — 5 years ago

Pooneet K

8.9

Quite a nice etna rosso. Extremely juicy with lots of red fruit balanced by good earth and ace. A bit less integrated - “rustic”, if you like. But nice finish and overall an enjoyable wine for sure. — 6 years ago

Jon C

9.1

Decanted for 3. Immense flavor throughout, fruit, earth. Lovely balance throughout — 9 years ago

Joshua Chan

9.1

Preferred over the first bottle. — 9 years ago

Michelle Baker

8.9

Led by cedar and plum, still plenty of chew indicating years to go for this well balanced Cab. The ace up the sleeve at Navarro. — 10 years ago

Freddy R. Troya

9.3

Champagne Cattier – Brut Rosé Premier Cru (N/V)
Montagne de Reims, Champagne – France 🇫🇷

Overview
Produced by the Cattier family (vinegrowers in Champagne since 1763, now in their 13th generation), this Premier Cru Brut Rosé blends 31% Chardonnay, 26% Meunier, 43% Pinot Noir from the Montagne de Reims. Crafted with precision, it highlights the house’s reputation for balance and finesse.

Aromas & Flavors
Delicate raspberry and wild strawberry notes, lifted by citrus zest and a whisper of brioche. Hints of red currant and rose petals add charm.

Mouthfeel
Crisp, creamy, and elegant with fine bubbles. The mousse is persistent yet delicate, and the finish is both refreshing and silky.

Food Pairings
Pairs beautifully with smoked salmon, tuna tartare, charcuterie, or fresh berry desserts. Also excellent as an aperitif.

Verdict
A well-made Premier Cru Champagne rosé that delivers finesse, freshness, and subtle complexity. A fine choice for those seeking elegance at a relatively approachable price point. 🥂cheers!

Did You Know? 📌
Cattier is also the family behind the ultra-prestige label Armand de Brignac (“Ace of Spades”), but their own Cattier-branded Champagnes often deliver outstanding value for their pedigree. — a year ago

Aaron Tan

9.3

A note from Christmas. Befitting of the ocassion - it always feels so special to open a Vin Jaune. Something about these highly intense wines that just begs for contemplation. I found the 11' En Spois a really elegant expression of the wine, with citrus fruit and saline characters stealing the limelight. Sure it was aldehydic and leesy, as one would expect a Vin Jaune to be, but it never overpowered the juicy elements of the wine. For me, the ace-in-the-hole here was the sappy texture and "clean" linear acidity. All that with walnuts and Manchego - incredible! Just wished we had Comté then. — 5 years ago

lindsay Hall

9.6

Awesome pineapple cider tastes like white gummy bears yaaas — 6 years ago

Matthew Mountford

10

Pretty good. Got me drunk. — 7 years ago

Andrew Wyse

Co-owner Klima Weinhandler

9.2

Sweet stable and vanilla aromas. Ace — 9 years ago

Ariodante D'Antilio

9.2

Was this an awesome Rose? Yes. But not worth the money. Take away the Jay Z label and you just have a very good but over priced rose not worth more than 100 bucks — 9 years ago