Napa Cabs can suffer from a soft earthiness, but El Molino has succeeded in producing a wine of real substance and style. It shows fine pear, apple and nut bread flavors, along with a figgy, raisiny quality, and has good enough acidity for balance. The finish is very dry. This complex wine should age well over the next five years. – S.H. June 2006

Medium-light golden yellow; attractive, spicy, buttery, citrussy, ripe Chardonnay fruit aroma with notes of baked apple and hazelnut; full body; forward, rich, plush, buttery, ripe pear and green apple flavors; well balanced and structured; lingering aftertaste. Very highly recommended. April-May 2006

A flinty style that’s lean, tight and compact, with a firm band of lemon-citrus, earth, fennel and green apple. Refreshing and cleansing on the finish. Drink now through 2009. 886 cases made. – J.L. June 15, 2006