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Michael Okusa

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Arnot-Roberts

Trout Gulch Vineyard Chardonnay 2014

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Michael Okusa

Michael Okusa

9.3

Much leaner than last year. Bright acid, steely minerality, lemon, flowers. Beautiful balance and elegance. — 10 years ago

Edmunds St. John

Bone-Jolly Witters Vineyard Gamay Noir Rosé

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Michael Okusa

Michael Okusa

9.3

One of my favorite rosés this year! Bright acidity, strawberry, raspberry, minerals and a lovely herbal quality on the finish. Planning to explore more from ESJ. — 10 years ago

Bénédicte & Stéphane Tissot

Trousseau

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Michael Okusa

Michael Okusa

9.0

Light red fruit, green herbs, earth, a little bit of funkiness, and decent acid on the finish. First taste of red wine from Jura. — 10 years ago

Arnot-Roberts

North Coast Trousseau 2014

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Michael Okusa

Michael Okusa

9.3

Wow! This wine seriously evolved over 4 hours in the bottle. At first it was earthy and somewhat closed off. A couple hours later the fruit, barnyard and umami qualities really bloomed. Light, smooth tannins, bright acid, wonderfully savory. I'm impressed. — 10 years ago

Anthill Farms

Peters Vineyard Pinot Noir

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Michael Okusa

Michael Okusa

9.3

Bright acidity, tart raspberry and black cherry, grapefruit zest, a touch of wood and spices. Elegant and delicious! — 10 years ago

Arnot-Roberts

North Coast Syrah 2013

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Michael Okusa

Michael Okusa

9.3

Ethereal, transporting, focused, and rough. Iron, graphite, forest, fog, and cold air, layered with saline, acid, spice and berries. Super earthy on day one. Fruitier on day two. Impression = intellectually challenging but in the end, rewarding. — 10 years ago

Ridge Vineyards

East Bench Dry Creek Valley Zinfandel

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Michael Okusa

Michael Okusa

8.5

First impression is that it's hot! Alcohol burn on top of beautiful flavors of dark fruit, chocolate and brambles. It tastes well made, but the alcohol is putting me off a bit. — 10 years ago

Lo-Fi

Santa Barbara County Gamay Pinot Noir

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Michael Okusa

Michael Okusa

9.3

Loved this wine! Light body, bright fruit and acid with savory/herbal notes to make it complex and satisfying. — 10 years ago

Off Color Brewing

Fierce Beer

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Michael Okusa

Michael Okusa

9.6

Delightfully sour, perfectly carbonated, grassy and citrusy. Positively chuggable! — 10 years ago

Arnot-Roberts

Trout Gulch Vineyard Chardonnay 2013

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Michael Okusa

Michael Okusa

9.6

Spectacular. On day one: vanilla, oak, toasted marshmallow, pineapple, mango, lemon zest, wet stones. Creamy texture and searing acidity. Hedonistic but brought into balance by fruit and acid. On day two, the vanilla dissipated and some green and floral notes came out. Overall, an incredible experience. — 10 years ago