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93 POINTS – The acids are high, the oak is powerful and this densely structured wine is wrapped in a cloak of steel and mineral. It hasn't all come together yet. But the flavors are ripe and pure, straddling the linebetween tropical fruits and juicy apples, and this is one of those rare Chards that needs age. Best toward 2005, and will hold for several years afterward. – "S.H. Wine Enthusiast Magazine, August 2004"
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91-93 POINTS - The top chardonnay cuvee, the Hope's Cuvee Unfiltered (named after Ray's late Mother), is produced from 22-yaer old vines and bottled with neither fining nor filtration. The 2001 is a rich, Burgundian-like effort revealing notes of citrus, minerals, honeysuckle, pears, and pineapples, along with good acidity, a coupled personality, and abundant length and fruit in its powerful finish. It should drink well for 5-7 years. - "Robert M. Parker, Jr.'s - 8-31-02 Issue 142"
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91 POINTS -"There are two unfiltered 2000 Chardonnays from this fine winery which deserves more attention for the quality of its offerings. The bold, structured, rich , full-bodied 2000 Chardonnay Hope's Cuvèe's light gold color is followed by aromas of smoky nuts, minerals, and rich, ripe fruit. Fleshy, with good acidity, and additional layers of depth, this beauty will drink well for 5-6 years. - "ROBERT M. PARKER, JR's; The Wine advocate: 6-29-02 Issue 141"
90 POINTS -"Sporting all of the rich, slightly caramelized oak sweetness that is a hallmark of Signorello Chardonnays, this big, palate-coating wine shows a solid base of ripe apples and spiced oranges in its flavors despite the fact that it would be something of a reach to call the wine "fruity". Richness is its forte, and its fundamental fatness suggest that it be reserved for service with the likes of lobster or well-sauced salmon." - "CONNOISSEURS' GUIDE to California Wine"