Longhi's Ko Olina

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.

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.

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.