Ray Vanderhoff

9.0

A Paul Hobbs Argentinian Bordeaux style red. Blend of Cabernet Sauvignon (61%), Cabernet Franc (24%) and Malbec (15%). Blend of different vineyards. Deep ruby/purple color. Dark fruit (plums and blackberry) on the nose with plenty of purple flower and “green” aromas. The palate also features dark fruit (along with blueberry flavors) with a distinct note of pyrazine and more subtle hints of dark chocolate, sweet baking spices and a bit of graphite. Full bodied and quite a long finish. Silky tannins. Part of the North Shore House Wine Pairing Dinner on March 9, 2024. — 2 years ago

Joan Chan

9.0

Delicious with old Gouda and blueberry lime jam — 6 years ago

with Francis

Ray Vanderhoff

8.9

Primarily Sauv Blanc with some Chardonnay and Marsanne blended in. Full, rich and round. No oak. Aromas and flavors of peach, orange zest and lemon. Crisp acidity. Interesting combination of grapes. Zippy acidity. Had at the North Shore House Pairing Dinner on June 24, 2020. — 6 years ago

David Smisek

9.7

2016. My favorite. $34.99 sale 10/22/19. OMG so good. Nothing comes close. Enjoy with waygu steak. Bluefin Bay at north shore MN. Light pepper with fruit. Smooth. So good!! — 7 years ago

Shochuman

9.7

This is ishobin 1.8L bottle.....rare and hard to find. There are 4 - M Shochu made in Kagoshima, Japan: Mori Izo, Maou, Murao, and Manzen. They are all excellent shochu made from potato. I do like Mori Izo the best. This is outstanding shochu.
Also, Shochu Master, Manzen Sensei thought Ken Hirata how to make Shochu in Hawaii. Today, Hawaii Shochu Company makes Namihana on the North Shore (Haleiwa) and sells his bottle only at the brewery at $36. They don't make enough to carry at retail stores. Many of the restaurants that do carry Namihana are priced at $70 to $160. Good buy at the brewery and make great gift from Hawaii. I usually buy one case (6 bottles) every batch Ken comes out with. He uses different potato from each Island (Oahu, Big Island, Maui, Kauai, and Molokai). In Japan, Shochu is made once a year due to weather. Hawaii can make several batches throughout the year. — 10 years ago

Sara Belcher

9.2

Outstanding hybrid grape! Silky and spicy with a hint of cherry! Long finish! — 10 years ago

Ray Vanderhoff

9.1

Dark garnet color. The nose is full of cherry cola, blueberry and a noticeable “green” aroma. The palate is more mulberry/boysenberry focused with additional touches of black tea, tobacco and wild herbs. No noticeable oak. A definite “stemmy” note on the finish. Medium-plus finish and sturdy tannins. Tongue tingling acidity and mouthfeel. Nice freshness. Part of the North Shore House Wine Pairing Dinner on March 9, 2024. — 2 years ago

Davenport Edwards

9.1

Good. REM mixed — 5 years ago

Ray Vanderhoff

9.2

Aromas and flavors of dark berries and plums. Hints of dark chocolate, earth and fresh herbs. Good structure with a smooth and silky texture. Great QPR. Enjoyed at the North Shore House Wine Pairing Dinner on June 24, 2020. Wine of the night. — 6 years ago

Sam Lee

9.0

A succulent fruity red for the spring family luncheon, depth of fruity sweet, cherry all red fruit, so much cherry here 🍒, as my cousin lads introduce to me 👩🏼
soft tannins, Med bodied, juicy fruity easy on palate texture, it’s good acidity pairs with every kinds of food aperitif, hor d’eoeve well 🌮 which my very own.mains 🥠 for todays luncheon is the fresh steamed lo me in with sea shore shrimp in clear broth 🍜
Match with its acidity
Lightly oak, lightly tobacco cedar note
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Goody decency
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And left more black cherry 🍇 — 6 years ago

Robert Evans Jr

9.3

Last Night @ the Jersey Shore nothing better than Zeppoles & DC — 8 years ago

with Nicole

Julie Stahl

9.1

Enjoyed this while on the North Shore with family. Loved by all! — 10 years ago

Frank Dupcik

9.0

Mel’s wine very smooth and easy finish — 3 years ago

Vin d’Ottawa

9.1

Sweet purple plums lead. Maple syrup undertone. — 5 years ago

Ray Vanderhoff

8.9

Light yellow color and nicely Frizzante! Aromas of peach, dried flowers and ginger. Lots of apricot on the pallet. Very sweet, but it is supposed to be. Dessert course at North Shore House Wine Pairing Dinner on June 24, 2020. — 6 years ago

Madison Elizabeth

10

Black Bear Farms Strawberry and Red Raspberry Wine. Very sweet. Almost syrupy. Great dessert wine — 6 years ago

David Smisek

9.3

10/21/19 @ $35 as gift b-day (Robin)
Enjoy at Bluefin Bay north shore Mn.
Smooth, worked great with Duck. Great finish. Want more. — 7 years ago

Debbie Scrooby

10

Fruity yet not overly sweet. Underlying peaches, honey and citrus notes. — 10 years ago

Adam Chesia

9.4

Beautiful Syrah Rose, found this at an amazing shop (wine-sense) in the North Shore area of MA. — 10 years ago