Signorello Vineyards 2009 "Vieilles Vignes" Napa Valley Chardonnay


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The nose opens with intense tropical fruit, créme brûlée, honeysuckle and melon aromas. The layered palate has flavors of green apple, butterscotch, Meyer lemon and poached pear. French oak provides a touch of spice with hints of vanilla and cinnamon. This rich and medium bodied offering has great balance and a soft mouthfeel.

92 points, Wine Enthusiast (July 2011): “…rich in pineapple, pear, green apple and oak flavors, and is a little sweet. But it has brisk acidity and a nice scour of minerality.”

92 points, Stephen Tanzer’s International Wine Cellar (May/June 2011): “Sexy nose combines mandarin orange, spiced apple, flowers and minerals. Rich but with a firm spine of acidity…graceful Chardonnay…”

91 points, Connoisseurs' Guide (May 2011): "Its crème brûlée oak and ripe Golden Delicious apple fruit may veer to the obvious side, but they never lack for expressiveness, and, with a clear drift towards refinement on its side in its moderated size..."

Just 520 cases made. Drink now or hold up to 2014.

This wine was featured in The California Wine Club's wine of the month club.