Located in the Santa Ynez valley, this attractive winery has had a mixed track record since its debut vintage in the mid-eighties. However, under the increasingly inspired winemaking helm of Rick Longoria, Gainey has begun to exploit its considerable potential. Vintages in the nineties, including unreleased barrel samples of their 1992s, should make Gainey Vineyard a more noteworthy competitor at the top end of the fine wine market. Significant improvement is noticeable with the winery's Sauvignon Blanc. There are now two offerings. The 1991 Sauvignon Blanc (regular bottling) displays a moderately intense melon and fruit-scented nose, and ripe, tasty flavors with crisp acidity and excellent length and definition. This Sauvignons should be drunk over the next several years. Readers may want to make a note to check out Gainey's 1992 Chardonnay-Limited Selection, which should prove to be outstanding. It was still in barrel when I saw it, but with gorgeous levels of extract and Meursault-like nutty richness, it should prove to be a knock-out wine. At a time when too many wineries appear to be asleep at the wheel and are content to maintain their status quo, Gainey Vineyard is making major strides in quality. Tel. (805) 688-0558
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