I commented on the review of Mendocino in the Washington Post a few weeks ago. The December issue of the Washingtonian also a has a review (not online yet) of Mendocino. This review focuses on the transition of the new chef, Barry Koslow, and Kliman gives the restaurant three stars.

However, he also ignores the wine list, giving it only a passing mention in discussing how Koslow's French influence contrasts with the California-centric wine list.