GUINIGI

Wine Reviews

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Edmundo 2023 Zinfandel, Lodi ($12)

Ripe plum dashed with cinnamon and mocha meet with silky tannins and a juicy foundation. This is a deluxe style Zin, with a generous finish of sandalwood and espresso.

92

Edmundo 2025 Cabernet Sauvignon, Mendoza, Argentina ($12)

Plush and elegant, with black cherry and milk chocolate ganache soothing the palate. Beautifully balanced tannins, oak, and acidity.

90

Edmundo 2025 Chardonnay, Mendoza, Argentina ($12)

Plump, creamy, and broad, with spiced pears, pineapple, and crème brulée.

91

Edmundo 2025 Malbec, Mendoza, Argentina ($12)

Silky smooth, with crushed plum and vanilla-blackberry jam. Warming and approachable with a long finish.

92

Edmundo 2025 Red Blend, Mendoza, Argentina ($12)

A luscious blend of 50% Syrah, 50% Cabernet Sauvignon, and 15% Malbec. Notes of dark chocolate, boysenberry, and almond cedar are deliciously expressive. Acidity adds esprit, with a finish of licorice and soy sauce.

93

El Coto 2021 Crianza, Rioja DOC, Spain ($16)

This 100% Tempranillo is aged a minimum of 12 months in American oak and then six months in bottle prior to release. Red fruits reign, along with spiced cedar, fennel, and tobacco. A mid-palate surge of vivid, luscious raspberry serves as ambassador of delight with a plush finish.

91

El Coto 2024 Blanco, Rioja DOC, Spain ($12)

White pepper and jalapeño send sparks throughout grapefruit and lime zest. Crisp, with a feather light mouthfeel.

93

El Esteco 2024 Old Vines “1947” Cabernet Sauvignon, Calchaquí Valley, Argentina ($20)

A stunning red, Bordeaux-like in quality and style. High-altitude vineyards exhibit a vivid array of dark berries and minerality. Tense, restrained, and focused, its fleshy, electric texture maintains freshness with a finish of basil-kissed boysenberry.