Signorello 'Hope's Cuvee' Chardonnay 2022

96 Points Decanter

The 2022 vintage offers a fresher, brighter, and more vivid expression in the aromas compared to the 2021, which is notably toasty and rich. The 2022 showcases super fleshy fruit notes of ripe yellow apples, fleshy peaches, ripe apricots, candied ginger, and honey-drizzled wildflowers. It is full-bodied with a creamy richness reminiscent of poached pears and apples. It is complemented by fabulous baking spice notes and a spicy undercurrent of razor-sharp acidity, giving this Chardonnay a distinctive edge. The creaminess of the fruit textures balances the acidity. The finish delivers a host of refreshing mineral aromatics with a slightly chalky finish. This wine is a tribute to Hope Signorello, the matriarch who passed away before the family established this wine brand. It has been bottled every vintage since 1988.