El Molíno Winery

Rutherford Pinot Noir

9.132 ratings

9.28 pro ratings

Rutherford, Napa Valley, California, USA

Pinot Noir

Turkey, Game, Exotic Spices, Soft Cheese, Duck, Goose, Salads & Greens, Potato, Quinoa, Farro, Brown Rice, White Rice, Pasta, Herbs, Nuts & Seeds, Mushrooms, Chicken, Meaty & Oily Fish, Shellfish, Crab & Lobster, Stew, Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Salami & Prosciutto, Salmon, Quinoa, Shellfish

Top Notes For

Wine Buyer Meritage Wine Market

9.1

2009 vintage!!!! One of my top 5 pinots the year!

2009 vintage!!!! One of my top 5 pinots the year!

1 person found it helpfulMay 23rd, 2013

9.2

Huge fan of these wines but to me this vintage is starting to fade a bit compared to others. This wine still exhibits cherry and strawberry on the nose, and on the palate it's still fruit forward, but it has definitely mellowed a bit and perhaps is dialing-down some of the traits I typically love in this wine. That said, it's still absolutely delicious.

Huge fan of these wines but to me this vintage is starting to fade a bit compared to others. This wine still exhibits cherry and strawberry on the nose, and on the palate it's still fruit forward, but it has definitely mellowed a bit and perhaps is dialing-down some of the traits I typically love in this wine. That said, it's still absolutely delicious.

May 14th, 2017

8.8

Losing acidity, mineral driven, quite ripe.

Losing acidity, mineral driven, quite ripe.

Jul 27th, 2015

Master Sommelier, Partner Frasca Food & Wine, Vintner Scarpetta Wines

9.9

Old School Pinot from old school Pinot producer. That a old school Somm has not tasted in ages

Old School Pinot from old school Pinot producer. That a old school Somm has not tasted in ages

Feb 20th, 2014

9.8

Hard to believe this Pinot is from Napa. Fabulous. Tannins well integrated. Rich fruit forward style. Deep color. Very balanced.

Hard to believe this Pinot is from Napa. Fabulous. Tannins well integrated. Rich fruit forward style. Deep color. Very balanced.

Jan 5th, 2014

9.2

Still has some good red fruits and earthy dusty tannins. Much better than expected

Still has some good red fruits and earthy dusty tannins. Much better than expected

Jul 14th, 2024

9.2

Sitting in wine country in South Africa drinking this amazing Pinot from Napa .

Sitting in wine country in South Africa drinking this amazing Pinot from Napa .

Sep 21st, 2015

9.0

Very well crafted Calif Pinot in the mid point price range

Very well crafted Calif Pinot in the mid point price range

Mar 4th, 2015

9.1

One of the really good mid price Pinots in California. Well made, excellent fruit. Very consistent.

One of the really good mid price Pinots in California. Well made, excellent fruit. Very consistent.

Jan 18th, 2015

8.3

I think something was wrong with this bottle. Not pleasing at all and I usually love this wine. I gave it a gentleman's C.

I think something was wrong with this bottle. Not pleasing at all and I usually love this wine. I gave it a gentleman's C.

Oct 17th, 2014