Austin Hohnke

8.9

Vegetable patch. Black licorice. Spice. Structure, held up to NY strip. Nose is more complex than palate. — 2 years ago

Mallory Warner

10

Hands down my favorite rosé. That may be due to my newly discovered love of Cabernet Franc. Female owned vineyard and you can spend the night at the chateau? Sign me up! — 4 years ago

Michael Piaker

9.3

17 November 2015. The Oyster Gourmet, Los Angeles, CA. — 8 years ago

Jay Kline

9.2

Brought to Tasting Group; presented double-blind (I wanted to hear the taster say, “evidence of gas”…which never gets mentioned since nobody ever brings sparkles). I digress. The wine pours a burnished rose gold color with a persistent mousse. On the nose, baked Granny Smith apple, lemon rind, apricot, macerated raspberries and whipping cream. That palate dazzles with the same, aforementioned fruit though, the apricot comes across more pronounced. There are chalky minerals too. The wine is dry but has a compelling, sweet attack. Acid is medium+. A very long, creamy and almost saline finish that’s immensely satisfying. Some called Franciacorta, some Cava and some Limoux but most called NV Champagne. Blinding sparkling wine can often be tricky. Anyway, this Minière F & R Brut Zero was loved by all. This bottle was heavily based (79%) on the 2016 vintage with the balance coming from 2015. Basically 1/3, 1/3, 1/3 of Pinot Noir, Pinot Meunier and Chardonnay respectively. Disgorged 08/2021. — 2 years ago

Philip Stumbo

9.2

I met the winemaker, Frederic Minière today. He studied under Jacques Selosse and is making super well structured, beautiful champagne. One to watch... santé! — 8 years ago

Jody Scharf

8.9

A Dry Farm Wine. Low alcohol, low sugar. Downside, underwhelms you, Upside, you can enjoy the bottle and wake up tomorrow feeling good. Overall I like the concept.. — 3 years ago

Justin Martin

9.0

Contrary to most reviews I liked this - a lot. This wine is different. Very soft mouth feel with the bubbles. Has tart fruit but a little barnyard funk on it. Had with a cheese and charcuterie board which was perfect with the slight sweetness of the wine. If you're looking to try something a little off the beaten path - this is it. — 7 years ago