El Molíno Winery

Rutherford Chardonnay

9.197 ratings
8.944 pro ratings
Rutherford, Napa Valley, California, USA
Chardonnay
Duck, Shellfish, Goose, Mushrooms, Manchego & Parmesan, Game, Pork, Squash & Root Vegetables, Chicken, Turkey, Cheddar & Gruyere, Meaty & Oily Fish, White Fish, Shellfish, Crab & Lobster, Cream Sauces
Top Notes For
Joshua Fisher

Chardonnay with salinity

Chardonnay with salinity

Jun 7th, 2018
Carl Fischer

This vintage has improved slightly since I last rated it. Loads of citrus on the nose, the palate is silky smooth with honeysuckle, butterscotch and a tart, long finish. Delicious.

This vintage has improved slightly since I last rated it. Loads of citrus on the nose, the palate is silky smooth with honeysuckle, butterscotch and a tart, long finish. Delicious.

Apr 22nd, 2018
Carl Fischer

Inspired by @Jody Scharf - Still one of my favorite chards and love this vintage in particular. Not overly oaked and completely balanced, there is a great texture to this wine in addition to the amazing flavors - nutty, brioche, lemon curd with a clean finish. So good.

Inspired by @Jody Scharf - Still one of my favorite chards and love this vintage in particular. Not overly oaked and completely balanced, there is a great texture to this wine in addition to the amazing flavors - nutty, brioche, lemon curd with a clean finish. So good.

Aug 6th, 2017
Carl Fischer

60s in NY in February calls for Chardonnay. Deep yellow in the glass, this delivers tropical fruits and butterscotch. Creamy. Nutty. Rich. Delicious. This ranks high on my list of favorite Cali chards.

60s in NY in February calls for Chardonnay. Deep yellow in the glass, this delivers tropical fruits and butterscotch. Creamy. Nutty. Rich. Delicious. This ranks high on my list of favorite Cali chards.

Feb 25th, 2017
Lars Bjorkman

Always solid.

Always solid.

Sep 8th, 2016
Carl Fischer

Rich, smooth, buttery Chardonnay yet maintains a balance so not overpowering. Love their wines.

Rich, smooth, buttery Chardonnay yet maintains a balance so not overpowering. Love their wines.

Aug 12th, 2016
Wesley Box

This is for Oak sluts. Fruit surfaced with some O2 exposure. Well made, just not my style.

This is for Oak sluts. Fruit surfaced with some O2 exposure. Well made, just not my style.

May 11th, 2016
Greg Gregory

PBFW Kostow dinner.

PBFW Kostow dinner.

Apr 3rd, 2016
Adam Jesberger

Corked!

Corked!

Feb 7th, 2016
Alex Jones

Marketing/Development Kunni/Westerly Wines

8.8

The 2007 was spectacular; the 2006 had turned.

The 2007 was spectacular; the 2006 had turned.

Sep 13th, 2015