El Molino Chardonnay Rutherford 750mL
| Vintage: | 2020 |
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| Description: | El Molino was established back in 1871. The winery, along with the historic label, was resurrected in 1981 by Reg Oliver who focused on incomparable Chardonnay and distinctive Pinot from an appellation admittedly more famed for Cabernet Sauvignon. He left a legacy of environmental stewardship and enthusiasm for Burgundy varietals that has not been lost on his daughter Lily and her husband, Jon Berlin (Jon & Lily pictured top right). Lilly moved to the winery with the family when she was nine, and since child labor was never frowned upon, there was a lot to be learned by the age-old tradition of apprenticeship under her father. Lily uses these time-honored techniques to fashion a Chardonnay of impeccable balance that can age for decades!. El Molino's 2020 Chardonnay shows a brilliant pale gold in the glass. Complex but subtle aromas of lemon zest, grapefruit pith, cardamom, and almonds are lifted and enticing. The aromas draw you in searching for the added layers in the background of pineapple, sea salt, and key lime. The entry on the palate is round, lush, and expansive, all the while retaining tension and grip. Nutty, pear, and lime flavors are intense and interwoven. Lovely viscosity and texture complement the ripe flavors, leading to an intense, long, and persistent finish. This rendition is wonderfully complex and delicious now but will hold and improve for 10 years in your cellar if you have the patience! |
| Price: | $ 74.95 |
| Price in original currency: | None |
Available from Hi-Time Wine Cellars
| Address: |
250 Ogle Street Costa Mesa, CA 92627 United States |
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| Telephone (toll-free): | 800-331-3005 |
| Telephone (regular): | 949-650-8463 |
| Fax: | 949-631-6863 |
First added to 1000 Corks on December 29, 2022.
