Victor Hsu

9.0

Inviting nose, sweet round single-malt flavors, interesting finish. Just a very pleasurable tipple. The only reason this is not a perfect whiskey is the very faintest note of varnish in the nose and finish. Reminded me a bit of Kavalan Sherry Cask in that respect. I had this in Japan with my lovely wife Dreama, at The Long Bar in Sapporo, Hokkaido. — 7 years ago

Hiro

9.5

drunk at year end party in Hokkaido, Japan. — 7 years ago

Andy Tam

9.3

鳳凰美田 from 小林酒造. Fragrance develops and exerts more floral as it warms to room temperature. Smooth taste and elegant body 40% special A yamada rice from Mita. Paired with stewed smelt and cured Hokkaido uni on spinach. ¥1800 @ayatomi — 8 years ago

Naoki Kondo

9.0

Asahikawa's local. Bought at Chitose airport. — 8 years ago

JSM

9.2

So different from French Pinot noir : caramel and complex, to be definitely discovered. — 9 years ago

Ryan Stewart

9.0

Brass in color. Perfumed aromas of lavender, dried grass, with subtle peat notes, dried red fruits, coconut, vanilla, and caramel in the finish. Rich mouthfeel. Integrated tannins. — 9 years ago

Leslie Glen

9.0

Nose is apple, fresh and light. In the mouth very light and jovial as well. Fruity and then lightly bitter on the finale. Very feminin and elegant. — 9 years ago

Andy Tam

9.2

Peaches and passion fruit nose. 50% polished Yamada Nishiki Special A rice paired with the most memorable Hokkaido uni, cavier, uni jelly on top of yuba — 10 years ago

Michele Smith

Sommelier/Wine Director Brooklyn Fare

10

Paired with Hokkaido urchin, truffle, brioche — 12 years ago

Makötö Iwamötö

9.8

ナイアガラはやっぱり美味しい — 13 years ago

Allison Senter

9.0

This was such a fun taste. Brought to me by a customer after discussing Chinese and Japanese wines. Drinks like the Kerner you’d find in Italy. Fresh floral, pineapple, pears, and white peppercorn on the finish — 7 years ago

Geoffrey Turnbull

9.0

Final bottle at Adrian's birthday dinner at Kamimura in Niseko, Hokkaido, Japan. — 7 years ago

Hiro

9.5

At Hokkaido — 8 years ago

Keith Goldfeld

9.0

Smooth and crisp with a refreshing flavor... — 8 years ago

Devin Bray

9.1

Candylike aromas on the nose of pear and red apple, bubblegum, cherry blossom. Sweet cherry blossom and honey on the palate with a big dose of anise, red and black licorice. Pure and crystalline but just a bit oversweet and medicinal to me. — 9 years ago

Ehren Jordan

Owner/Winemaker Failla Wines

9.1

Wow. Crazy dead ringer for Alsace — 9 years ago

Bryan Garcia

Sales Grand Cru Selections

9.4

Some of my favorite things on the planet come from Hokkaido and Rotalier. — 9 years ago

Saori Uchimura

8.9

香りもとても良くて、ソーヴィニヨン ブランらしい香りもよかった。 — 10 years ago

Mike Simon

10

Fantastic balance! — 10 years ago

Massa Yamashita

9.6

#winytokyo — 12 years ago

Bob McDonald

9.1

Tasted at an amazing restaurant in the wilderness near Hanazono in Hokkaido Japan. Not as buttery and oaky as many Californian Chardonnays I have had in the past. It was rich yet balanced and refreshing with cleansing acid. Great match with Sashimi. — 7 years ago

with Hugh

Graham Jenkins

9.0

Dry and well-rounded; a very good match — 8 years ago

with Jasmine

Gabriel Loriga

9.9

Magnifique — 8 years ago

Jessica VerSteeg

9.1

I paired this with Hokkaido Uni, it was delicious and light enough for me to still taste the Sea Urchin👌🏼 #Uni #KnobHill #Kieko — 9 years ago

Andy Tam

9.1

White Rhone that is creamy lavender and honey suckle. It really tastes like Provence. First time drinking a wine that reminds of the actual place. Magical with Hokkaido scallop and rose wine poached octopus — 9 years ago

Sean Genn

8.9

Elegant, tropical fruit. — 9 years ago

sam howe

9.4

Less fruit than suggested and also more peaty than expected - however wonderful pear and a great smokey finish — 9 years ago

Jasmine Hirsch

Sales & Marketing Hirsch Vineyards, founder In Pursuit of Balance

9.4

Hokkaido loves Raveneau. — 10 years ago

Thomas

9.1

Chitose Winery, Hokkaido, Japan
Late Harvest Private Reserve 2010
Kerner — 10 years ago

Yoon Ha

Master Sommelier/Wine Director Benu

9.6

The wine I paired with Corey Lee's Hokkaido sea cucumber with fermented red pepper sauce at San Francisco Chronicle 4 Star dinner in July 2012. — 12 years ago