I rate Signorello Estate Winery 5 of 5 stars. I fi...

I rate Signorello Estate Winery 5 of 5 stars. I first visited Signorello Estate over a year ago discovering it quite by accident. I was zipping along the Silverado Trail in Napa when I noticed for the first time their large street sign and had a chance to look up the hill to see the winery. Arriving at the winery-atop-the-hill, I was impressed by the compact but attractive building and hugely surprised to see the patio deck complete with an endless pool. In the tasting room, I can tell you that I enjoyed everything I tried, bought several bottles and made a mental note to return.

In the coming months, I tried to get into Signorello's parking lot two or three times without success, hey, these guys are popular! Note to self, come back early in the day.

My second (successful) visit to Signorello happened recently with me sitting outside their closed gate at 10:00:00. Arriving in the parking lot, I was again struck with the simple elegance and beauty of this facility. In the tasting room, I was greeted by Jacqueline who assisted me with a basic set of tastings. I was really impressed with everything I tasted. Jacqueline suggested that we move outside onto the patio for some additional tasting which was the best idea I've heard in a long time. It was a beautiful morning with a perfect temperature to sit in the shade by the endless pool. What is usually a 20 minute tasting experience slowed way down to nearly 2 hours of wonderful tasting, comparing, retasting and pondering choices. Jacqueline is a high energy person in constant motion helping and advising guests.

So, how did it turn out? I enjoyed everything that I tasted and can say without doubt, Signorello Estate wines are in the very high end of quality. I bought a bottle of: 2007 Padrone, 2008 Padrone, 1996 Petite Sirah and a 2010 Chardonnay Hope's Cuvee. Oh, I also signed up for the wine club and will be attending this year's club event for the Harvest.