Signorello Hope’s Cuvée Chardonnay 2019

The 2019 Chardonnay Hope’s Cuvée needs a little coaxing to reveal scents of ripe apricots, green guava, pineapple upside-down cake and spice cake with an undercurrent of cedar chest, honeycomb and almond croissant. The medium-bodied palate has a gorgeous satiny texture with gentle, well-knit acidity and lots of spice and toast accents to the intense tropical flavors, finishing long and layered. Drink date: 2020-2028. Score – 93+. (Lisa Perrotti-Brown, MW, robertparker.com, Nov. 5, 2020)