Longhi's Ko Olina
Resort Italian with a Serious California Backbone
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Reviewed April 13, 2026
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First Impression
The wine list at Longhi's Ko Olina opens like a greatest hits album — Caymus, Opus One, Sassicaia — the kind of names that make a resort wine list feel intentional rather than an afterthought. It's a comfortable, crowd-pleasing read with enough Italian depth to remind you that the kitchen knows its roots. You're in Ko Olina, so expect to pay resort rates, but at least you're paying for bottles worth ordering.
Selection Deep Dive
California dominates and does so unapologetically — Stag's Leap, Far Niente, and the obligatory Caymus anchor the list with familiar, high-quality names that will satisfy the table that 'just wants a good Cab.' Italy holds its own with serious heavyweights: Antinori Tignanello and Sassicaia bring Super Tuscan credibility, while the Ruffino Brunello di Montalcino gives the list some Sangiovese soul. France gets a supporting role with Louis Jadot Burgundy and Chateau Miraval Rosé — not a deep Francophile's list, but enough to keep things honest. The 150-250 bottle range earns the Wine Spectator Award of Excellence it's held since 2019, though adventurous drinkers looking beyond the obvious may find the list plays closer to the fairway than the rough.
By the Glass
With 12-20 glass pours starting around $12-$18, the by-the-glass program covers the bases without taking many risks — expect the usual suspects from California and Italy. Chateau Miraval Rosé almost certainly anchors the pour list as the crowd-pleasing rosé option, and it's a solid call for an ocean-view dinner. We'd love to see more rotation here; as it stands, the glass list feels like it was set at opening and hasn't been pushed since.
Louis Jadot Burgundy — $60
In a list leaning heavily on big California names and Italian icons, a Jadot Burgundy at a reasonable entry point is the move for anyone who wants something with nuance and terroir without climbing into three-figure territory. It's the rare win for Old World drinkers on a California-forward list.
Ruffino Brunello di Montalcino
Most tables here are going to reach for the Caymus or the Tignanello, which means the Brunello gets overlooked. That's a mistake — Sangiovese at this level from Montalcino is a natural match for the kitchen's osso buco and pasta dishes, and it rewards the guest willing to go a little deeper on the list.
Opus One
Opus One is a perfectly good wine that gets priced at a premium everywhere it appears, and a resort wine list in Ko Olina is not going to be the exception. You're paying a resort markup on top of an already prestige-inflated bottle. It's not a bad wine — it's a bad value. Save it for when you find it at retail.
Antinori Tignanello + Osso buco
Tignanello's Sangiovese-Cabernet blend has the structure and dried cherry intensity to stand up to braised veal shank without bulldozing it. This is the kind of pairing that makes you feel like the list was actually designed with the kitchen in mind — and in this case, it probably was.
✔️ The Bottom Line
Longhi's Ko Olina is the reliable wine anchor of the Ko Olina resort strip — not a destination wine list, but a well-curated, Italian-California program that earns its Award of Excellence and gives you enough to work with for a proper dinner. Send your friends here if they want a good bottle without having to think too hard; just steer them away from the Opus One markup.
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