GUINIGI

Wine Reviews

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Dylan’s Ghost 2023 Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley ($98)

This is what your palate is anticipating: an approachable, opulent red that caresses as it coats the tongue, with white-peppered plum, roasted coffee, and black strap molasses-covered cedar.

93

Eden Dale 2022 Pinot Noir, Sonoma Coast ($38)

Earthy and ethereal. Dried roses, mocha, sweet tobacco, and tomato leaf are layered and soothing with a silky mouthfeel. Savory notes of umami, coffee, and soy sauce last long on the finish.

92

Eden Dale 2022 Chardonnay, Sonoma Coast ($38)

Dusky sweet oak and charred maple notes claim the palate on entry. Medium-bodied with a sultry character, refined by high notes of melon, baked apple, and vanilla bean.

90

Edmundo 2025 Sauvignon Blanc, Central Valley, Chile ($12)

Tropical flavors of pineapple, gardenia, and plumeria are succulent. Crisp lemon drop notes are augmented by a grassy finish.

90

El Esteco Blend de Extremos 2024 Cabernet Sauvignon, Calchaqui Valley, Argentina ($17)

A blend of fruit from high-altitude estates, this ripe and bold red exudes notes of stewed plum, tilled soil, and milk chocolate, underlined by dusty tannins.

93

El Esteco Blend de Extremos 2025 Torrontes, Cafayate Valley, Argentina ($16)

Zippy and lively with sugared pineapple, basil, kiwi, and Key lime. Notes of green tea settle on mid-palate and through the extended finish.

95

El Esteco Fincas Notables 2023 Malbec, Cafayate, Argentina ($35)

Sourced from high altitiude vineyards, this is a ripe and juicy red with sturdy tannins. A luxurious wash of black cherry-vanilla smooths across the palate. Sweet soil, sandalwood, and a lift of crushed violets adds to the mineral-lined finish.

97

Etienne 2024 Coronati, Lirac AOC, Rhône Valley, France ($72)

Produced only in the best vintages from 60-year-old vines, this blend of 65% Syrah, 23% Grenache with percentages of Carignan and Mourvèdre shows exceptionally well. Its color is an invitation of brick and garnet leading to a profile of powdered cocoa that coats the teeth. Silk and suede tannins caress violets and juicy purple plum with a dousing of generous black cherries. There’s a savory seam beneath the sun-warmed blackberry center – leather and cured meats – both rustic and refined.