El Molino 2020 Chardonnay Rutherford, Napa Valley Sonoma Coast lending nuances of buttered toast

lending nuances of buttered toast and sweet wood tannins

Plenty of energy

97 Points Wine Spectator:  "This is a stunner

From a young vineyard developed by Mike Etzel in 2014

95 Points James Suckling: " Blueberry and spice with lightly toasted notes and some nuts

El Molino 2020 Chardonnay Rutherford, Napa Valley Sonoma Coast lending nuances of buttered toastJon and Lily Berlin are the stewards of this very old Napa winery, and the Chardonnay they produce on the north end of St. Helena, from the Star Vineyard in Rutherford, is simply one of the very best in the Napa Valley. Absolutely delectable! 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