GUINIGI

Wine Reviews

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Costa do Sol NV Vinho Verde, Portugal ($12)

A fizzy, refreshing stainless steel Vinho Branco that opens with grassy notes. Kiwi, lime, and aprocit brighten on the finish.

88

Cotillion 2023 Pinot Noir, Tri-County, California ($10)

Cinnamon and clove mingle with vanilla and wild strawberry. The dance is inspired by earthy tones and high-toned acidity.

93

Cuvaison 2024 Estate Chardonnay. Los Carneros, Napa Valley ($35)

Flinty, with orange zest – not the bitter pith – but rather a sweet-toned citrus rush. The wine exudes honeyed pears and apricots with a slather of and caramel apple. Incredibly inviting.

91

DeLoach 2024 Cabernet Sauvignon, CA ($16)

Balanced integration of oak and fruit with a round, satiny mouthfeel. Plum and heather are as flavorful as they are aromatic, with baking spices and tobacco notes on the finish.

91

DeLoach 2024 Zinfandel, CA ($16)

A balanced abv of 13.5% leaves a freshness to this vivacious red. Wild strawberry, balsamic, and licorice are gentled by soft tannins and amped by a bright acidity. Woodsy bramble and cocoa lead to a spiced finish.

91

DeLoach Vineyards 2024 Pinot Noir, CA ($16)

Cherries soaked in cinnamon are bright, with a vivid acidity. Rhubarb notes are intense mid-palate, along with sweet tobacco and red tea. Fragrant and Fresh.

90

Desforges Vineyards 2022 Pinot Noir, Russian River Valley ($55)

Cinnamon brown sugar and sandalwood evolve, along with brilliant black cherry. Deep and inviting; spicy and earthy.

92

Desforges Vineyards 2023 Pinot Noir, Russian River Valley ($55)

Rose petals perfume the glass, along with milk chocolate, black cherry, and a hint of clove. Cedar is apparent on mid-palate, addressing the wine’s well-seasoned woodsy charm.