Shafer Vineyards
Red Shoulder Ranch Chardonnay
Grabbed another bottle! Wine bears the vineyard named to honor the Red-shouldered Hawks and other birds of prey that play a vital role in sustainable farming practices. Bright yellow with aromas of tropical fruits and sweet floral scents. Aged for 14 months, 75% in new French oak and 25% in stainless. On the palate melon, pineapple and peach flavors and hints of citrus, subtle yet complex and well balanced. Lingering finish, savory, ending with mineral tones and toasty oak. Outstanding!
Grabbed another bottle! Wine bears the vineyard named to honor the Red-shouldered Hawks and other birds of prey that play a vital role in sustainable farming practices. Bright yellow with aromas of tropical fruits and sweet floral scents. Aged for 14 months, 75% in new French oak and 25% in stainless. On the palate melon, pineapple and peach flavors and hints of citrus, subtle yet complex and well balanced. Lingering finish, savory, ending with mineral tones and toasty oak. Outstanding!
Jan 5th, 2018Nice tropical tones. A solid down the middle Napa Chardonnay.
Nice tropical tones. A solid down the middle Napa Chardonnay.
Aug 12th, 20172013: newly released. Soft, approachable leesy, creamy style. Light vanilla, but good ripe peach, hint of pineapple. Taste is medium bodied, soft, and not overt. Quite elegant, slightly warming, but good texture. Somewhere between a Burgundy and a Cali
2013: newly released. Soft, approachable leesy, creamy style. Light vanilla, but good ripe peach, hint of pineapple. Taste is medium bodied, soft, and not overt. Quite elegant, slightly warming, but good texture. Somewhere between a Burgundy and a Cali
4 people found it helpfulJun 10th, 2015No maolo but new french oak lemon curd and spice custard flan
No maolo but new french oak lemon curd and spice custard flan
1 person found it helpfulJun 3rd, 2015Delicious now, will sing in a few years. Acid, mid-palate, fruit, and finish are all delightful.
Delicious now, will sing in a few years. Acid, mid-palate, fruit, and finish are all delightful.
May 22nd, 2016Perfect with chicken pot pie. Rich. Baked apples. Pineapples. Shortbread. Mango. Vanilla. Smoke. A bit hot, but the ample acidity cuts through richness of pot pie. Good for those that like big rich Cali chards, but also enjoy steely version of Chardonnay.
Perfect with chicken pot pie. Rich. Baked apples. Pineapples. Shortbread. Mango. Vanilla. Smoke. A bit hot, but the ample acidity cuts through richness of pot pie. Good for those that like big rich Cali chards, but also enjoy steely version of Chardonnay.
May 8th, 2016Naples Winter Wine Fest dinner with Krug and Shafer.
Naples Winter Wine Fest dinner with Krug and Shafer.
Jan 30th, 2016