GUINIGI

Wine Reviews

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Octopoda 2024 Pinot Noir, Russian River Valley, Sonoma Co ($30)

Round bodied, with plush notes of mocha-plum and boysenberry. A dash of black pepper, sweet soil, and fine-tuned acidity are focused and well balanced.

92

Old Winery Road 2023 Cabernet Sauvignon, Sonoma County/Napa Valley ($35)

Dynamic, with cooling notes of graphite and espresso, and deep expressive oak tones. Blackberry and plum are ripe and sink into a wave of savory tones of soy sauce and new leather. Muscular and approachable.

92

Old Winery Road 2023 Red Wine, Napa Valley ($35)

Sourced from a selection of Napa Valley’s AVAs, with an emphasis on Los Carneros, this blend of 39% Merlot, 35% Malbec, 13% Petite Sirah, 10% Petit Verdot and a fraction of other varieties show structure and depth. Broad strokes of black cherry, blackberry, and white-peppered cocoa sidle alongside plush tannins. Well structured, with a finish of violets and sandalwood.

93

Old Winery Road 2024 Sauvignon Blanc, Napa Valley ($28)

Crisp and zesty, with Meyer lemon, dried basil, and green apple. A hint of crushed stone leaves a long, flattering finish of honeysuckle and salted pear.

91

One Stone 2023 Cabernet Sauvignon, Paso Robles ($20)

Aged 22 months in French and American oak barrels, this value-driven red shows complexity and quality. Rich and ripe, with balanced oak, tannins, and acidity. Black raspberry and cherries generously flow across the palate.

91

One Stone 2025 Rosé of Pinot Noir, Central Coast ($20)

Aged four months in stainless steel, it’s fresh and crisp, with strawberry, rose petals, and candied cinnamon. Bright acidity and salinity maintain appeal throughout. A specialty offering from the Ancient Peaks family, a portion of each bottle sold is donated to Dream Big Darling, a nonprofit that provides mentorship program s for the next generation of leaders in our industry.

91

Pasqual Toso 2022 Cabernet Franc Reserva, Barrancas Vineyards, Mendoza, Argentina ($26)

Allspice and cherries in aspic frame notes of dried sage and tobacco. Espresso and mesquite are meaty textures, with an edgy graphite finish.

90

Patience of Job 2023 Cabernet Sauvignon, Goose Gap AVA, Washington State ($25)

Tobacco and graphite are the low notes while Bing cherry, dark chococlate, and plum are plush and vivid. Acid structure is ample, with a cedar spice finish.