Raphael

North Fork Merlot

8.622 ratings

9.01 pro ratings

North Fork, Long Island, New York, USA

Merlot

Beef, Venison, Salami & Prosciutto, Chili & Hot Spicy, Potato, Exotic Spices, Lamb, White Rice, Baking Spices, Herbs, Pasta, Chicken, Mushrooms, Pungent Cheese, Turkey, Tomato-Based, Soft Cheese, Pork, Beans & Peas, Hard Cheese, Duck, Onion, Shallot, Garlic

Top Notes For

Owner/Winemaker Judge Palmer

9.0

Understated elegance. Shockingly good.

Understated elegance. Shockingly good.

Jan 7th, 2014

9.0

Good local Long Island dry wine

Good local Long Island dry wine

Jul 23rd, 2025

7.8

I enjoyed his wine suprisingly more than most From here.

I enjoyed his wine suprisingly more than most From here.

Sep 18th, 2015

9.0

Leathery nose with berry jam under tones.
Fresh fruit nice acid...
Vivacious little number!

Leathery nose with berry jam under tones.
Fresh fruit nice acid...
Vivacious little number!

Sep 16th, 2015

Victoria Solderitch

9.5

Dry full red

Dry full red

Jan 16th, 2015

8.1

Raphael Merlot blend "On tap" at Verace in Islip. A merlot with a lot of flavor. Good pair with our dinner, a cider braised pork shank.

Raphael Merlot blend "On tap" at Verace in Islip. A merlot with a lot of flavor. Good pair with our dinner, a cider braised pork shank.

Mar 21st, 2013

Il Bacco. Easy refreshing. 8

Il Bacco. Easy refreshing. 8

May 25th, 2017

Best vineyard in all of North Fork.

Best vineyard in all of North Fork.

Dec 27th, 2013

8.7

Alyssa had this 23 days ago

Alyssa had this 23 days ago

Oct 14th, 2025

8.8

Naoki had this 8 years ago

Naoki had this 8 years ago

Oct 1st, 2017