Shafer Vineyards
25 Years Red Shoulder Ranch Napa Valley Chardonnay
Napa Valley, California, USA
Rich, buttery and luscious. Barrel fermented. Oak is there but the right amount to balance the ripe fruit. Definitely a full bodied opulent Chardonnay - stone fruit and cashew. Low in acid. I think Jancis’s drinking window of 2021-2025 is about right. I wouldn’t want to be drinking this in 2028 or later.
Rich, buttery and luscious. Barrel fermented. Oak is there but the right amount to balance the ripe fruit. Definitely a full bodied opulent Chardonnay - stone fruit and cashew. Low in acid. I think Jancis’s drinking window of 2021-2025 is about right. I wouldn’t want to be drinking this in 2028 or later.
Apr 20th, 2024
Goldenrod in color. Beautiful blend of fruit and acidity. Very drinkable now and can easily withstand a few years.
Goldenrod in color. Beautiful blend of fruit and acidity. Very drinkable now and can easily withstand a few years.
Jan 28th, 2023
I have enjoyed Red Shoulder Ranch Chased over the years. But this vintage is a disappointment,
I have enjoyed Red Shoulder Ranch Chased over the years. But this vintage is a disappointment,
Jan 11th, 2023
