You might not expect Chardonnay, a cool-climate wine, to thrive in the warmth of a Rutherford summer. But El Molino consistently makes a really nice one. The '06 is ripely forward in tropical fruit and pear flavors that are enriched with caramel cream and smoky vanilla. But it also has a crisp acidity that gives the wine balance and zest.
You might not expect Chardonnay, a cool-climate wine, to thrive in the warmth of a Rutherford summer. But El Molino consistently makes a really nice one. The '06 is ripely forward in tropical fruit and pear flavors that are enriched with caramel cream and smoky vanilla. But it also has a crisp acidity that gives the wine balance and zest.
You might not expect Chardonnay, a cool-climate wine, to thrive in the warmth of a Rutherford summer. But El Molino consistently makes a really nice one. The '06 is ripely forward in tropical fruit and pear flavors that are enriched with caramel cream and smoky vanilla. But it also has a crisp acidity that gives the wine balance and zest.