El Molíno Winery
Rutherford Pinot Noir
Rutherford, Napa Valley, California, USA
This is another 91-92. 92-93 w/ a few more years of cellaring.
Pinot Noir grown in Rutherford. 😮 Bold. 689 cases produced. Thomas Keller at dinner told Burt George Owner of Joseph George retail shop in the South Bay that this was one of the most unique wines he’s had in quite awhile.
When I first put my nose to the glass, I got a good presence of barrel char, smoke, cinnamon stick, glove, nutmeg, vanilla, black licorice, darkish cola, strawberries, blackberries, dark cherries, hints of blueberries, dry hay/straw, dark spice, hints of black pepper, fresh, bright, dark, red flowers/florals.
The palate is fresh and settles after about 10 minutes in the glass. Black licorice, darkish cola, strawberries, blackberries, dark cherries, pomegranate, dry cranberries, hints of blueberries, dry hay/straw, dry brush, smoke, cinnamon stick, glove, nutmeg, vanilla, dark spice w/ some heat, hints of black pepper, dry top soil, dry crushed rocks with limestone, fresh, bright, dark, red flowers/florals. Good acidity, balanced, well tensioned, neatly structured and a nicely polished finish that lasts nearly 90 seconds.
There is some alcohol heat on the finish but it should fade in another 3-5 years. Be good to revisit it then and 5 years more down the road.
This is another 91-92. 92-93 w/ a few more years of cellaring.
Pinot Noir grown in Rutherford. 😮 Bold. 689 cases produced. Thomas Keller at dinner told Burt George Owner of Joseph George retail shop in the South Bay that this was one of the most unique wines he’s had in quite awhile.
When I first put my nose to the glass, I got a good presence of barrel char, smoke, cinnamon stick, glove, nutmeg, vanilla, black licorice, darkish cola, strawberries, blackberries, dark cherries, hints of blueberries, dry hay/straw, dark spice, hints of black pepper, fresh, bright, dark, red flowers/florals.
The palate is fresh and settles after about 10 minutes in the glass. Black licorice, darkish cola, strawberries, blackberries, dark cherries, pomegranate, dry cranberries, hints of blueberries, dry hay/straw, dry brush, smoke, cinnamon stick, glove, nutmeg, vanilla, dark spice w/ some heat, hints of black pepper, dry top soil, dry crushed rocks with limestone, fresh, bright, dark, red flowers/florals. Good acidity, balanced, well tensioned, neatly structured and a nicely polished finish that lasts nearly 90 seconds.
There is some alcohol heat on the finish but it should fade in another 3-5 years. Be good to revisit it then and 5 years more down the road.
Loved this, elegant and true to the grape. First time with this wine and now want to try the chardonnay!
Loved this, elegant and true to the grape. First time with this wine and now want to try the chardonnay!
Nov 13th, 2022
Dark dusty cherries earth and acid. Unique and delicious.
Dark dusty cherries earth and acid. Unique and delicious.
Feb 18th, 2021
New btg at BRASSWOOD and a new Patagonia jacket
New btg at BRASSWOOD and a new Patagonia jacket
Nov 6th, 2020
Total surprise. Opened up in the glass to give bright red fruit, spice, and earthy aromas. This could go the distance...if you can find it.
Total surprise. Opened up in the glass to give bright red fruit, spice, and earthy aromas. This could go the distance...if you can find it.
Dec 23rd, 2019
Last of my ‘10s and this one still had a long life ahead of it. Bright and fruit forward - cherry, strawberry, cola great acidity. Rutherford Pinot - so good.
Last of my ‘10s and this one still had a long life ahead of it. Bright and fruit forward - cherry, strawberry, cola great acidity. Rutherford Pinot - so good.
Jan 15th, 2018
Thank you @Carl Fischer - off the hook Pinot and will definitely be acquiring some somehow - the head master sommelier was blown away with this luscious fruit bomb
Thank you @Carl Fischer - off the hook Pinot and will definitely be acquiring some somehow - the head master sommelier was blown away with this luscious fruit bomb
Nov 4th, 2017Impressive - From Rutherford yep a Pinot Noir from Rutherford.
Impressive - From Rutherford yep a Pinot Noir from Rutherford.
Aug 11th, 2017#domesticdecember i'm totally biased because this wine is made by great people in a way I can totally get behind- and also because the vineyard is opposite our house! Napa valley Pinot! Who knew it could be so compelling!!
#domesticdecember i'm totally biased because this wine is made by great people in a way I can totally get behind- and also because the vineyard is opposite our house! Napa valley Pinot! Who knew it could be so compelling!!
1 person found it helpfulDec 26th, 2013