GUINIGI

Wine Reviews

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Infamous Goose 2025 Sauvignon Blanc, New Zealand ($19)

Jasmine and green tea adorn pink grapefruit and salty pineapple. Glistening acidity lights up the wine’s crisp, floral, and pure attributes.

93

Interpretation 2023 Red Blend Appellation Series, Napa Valley ($28)

Concentrated, with sturdy tannins. Black currant weaves through graphite and espresso. Energetic and inviting.

93

Interpretation 2023 Red Blend, Napa Valley ($28)

Our take on this dynamic, aromatic red is a profile of pure luxury. Sleek, refined tannins unite with an array of floral tones and blue fruit.

91

Introvert 2024 Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough, New Zealand ($17)

High-powered aromatics sing from the glass in a soprano voice. Basil, chervil, dill, and lime converge as grassy notes meld with gooseberry. Salted minerality creates a sleek texture.

95

J. Lohr 2023 Carol’s Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon, St. Helena, Napa Valley ($60)

A love letter to Jerry Lohr’s wife, this vintage shows opulence with a powerful presence. Adding to its character is some tension, deepening on mid-palate. Black tea, licorice, blackberries, and dried herbs add complexity and style.

92

J. Lohr 2024 Arroyo Vista Chardonnay, Arroyo Seco, Monterey ($25)

Spiced apples and pears are sparked by a stony mineral tone. Leesy and fresh, with a crisp finish of Key lime pie.

93

J. Wilkes 2022 Chardonnay, Santa Maria Valley, Santa Barbara County ($35)

Full-bodied, rich, and seductive. Fine acidity reins in cinnamon crème brûlée and pear tart. A luxurious finish of lemon verbena lingers.

94

J. Wilkes 2022 Pinot Blanc, Santa Maria Valley, Santa Barbara County ($35)

Vivid aromas and flavors of pear tart. On the palate, stony minerality meets up with vanilla crème fraiche and mango. Subtlety is key here, offering grace and complexity, with bracing acidity.