El Molino Winery

Napa Valley · St. Helena · St. Helena AVA
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Hours
By confirmed appointment; no routine schedule published
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Phone
(707) 963-3632
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Tasting Fee
From $50
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Reservations
Required
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Est.
1871

About El Molino Winery

El Molino Winery is a historic St. Helena producer founded in 1871 and focused today on Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. Its small scale and unusual varietal focus create a distinctive Napa profile, but the current website contains apparent unrelated injected text that warrants caution. For Wino Notion, the record should begin with this identity so readers understand whether they are looking at a public destination, a limited appointment, a private estate, or a wine brand that is hosted somewhere else.

The current visitor situation is the most important planning detail. The official home page invites visitors to contact the winery for an appointment and publishes the St. Helena address and email. No current fee, duration, group limit, or purchase-waiver policy is provided. The appointment confirmation should control all arrival and guest rules, and the site should be rechecked before linking publicly.

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This record is best suited to visitors interested in Napa history and a small producer specializing in Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. A confirmed appointment may offer a personal contrast to the valley's larger Cabernet estates. Travelers should select it for that specific format rather than assuming that every Napa winery name represents the same type of visit.

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One of Napa Valley's oldest winery buildings (1871), El Molino still makes just two wines, Chardonnay and Pinot Noir, from Rutherford fruit.
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Building dates to 1871One of the oldest winery structures in Napa Valley, with hand-dug 1897 aging tunnels.
Family-run since 1978Reginald and Marie Oliver revived the winery; daughter Lily Oliver now makes the wine.
Just two wines madeProduction is limited to Rutherford-appellation Chardonnay and Pinot Noir only.
"Wino Notion likes El Molino's rare combination of deep Napa history and a modern focus on Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. The page can be distinctive while carefully handling the current website warning."
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Featured Wines

CHARDONNAY
El Molino Rutherford Chardonnay
2022 · Rutherford, Napa Valley
Barrel-fermented Chardonnay from Rutherford fruit, reviewed vintage to vintage by Wine Spectator.
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PINOT NOIR
El Molino Rutherford Pinot Noir
2021 · Rutherford, Napa Valley
Multi-clone Pinot Noir made with significant whole-cluster fermentation and native yeasts.
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Vintages confirmed via Wine Spectator wine-detail listings for 'El Molino Chardonnay Rutherford 2022' and 'El Molino Pinot Noir Rutherford 2021'; the winery does not publish retail prices online, so current pricing should be confirmed by appointment.

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Estate Tasting by Appointment
Private tastings hosted by the Oliver family, Monday-Friday, 10am-5pm, appointment only.
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the tasting room hours at El Molino Winery?

El Molino Winery's tasting room hours are By appointment only. Hours can change seasonally, so confirm with the winery before visiting.

Is El Molino Winery wheelchair accessible?

Yes - El Molino Winery offers wheelchair accessible facilities.

How much do tastings cost at El Molino Winery?

Tastings at El Molino Winery generally fall in the $$$ price range. Check with the winery for current tasting options.

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