Shafer Vineyards

Red Shoulder Ranch Chardonnay

9.231 ratings
9.28 pro ratings
Carneros, North Coast, California, USA
Chardonnay
Duck, Shellfish, Goose, Mushrooms, Manchego & Parmesan, Game, Pork, Squash & Root Vegetables, Chicken, Turkey, Cheddar & Gruyere, Meaty & Oily Fish, White Fish, Shellfish, Crab & Lobster, Cream Sauces
Top Notes For
Sipping Fine Wine

A fav! Had another bottle! Wine bears vineyard named to honor the Red-shouldered Hawks & other birds of prey that play a vital role in sustainable farming practices. Golden with aromas of tropical fruits and sweet floral scents. Aged for 14 months, 75% in new French oak and 25% in stainless. A rich Chard, the palate shows sweet melon, pineapple and peach flavors and citrus notes, subtle yet complex and well balanced. Lingering finish, savory, ending with mineral tones and creamy toasty oak. Outstanding!

A fav! Had another bottle! Wine bears vineyard named to honor the Red-shouldered Hawks & other birds of prey that play a vital role in sustainable farming practices. Golden with aromas of tropical fruits and sweet floral scents. Aged for 14 months, 75% in new French oak and 25% in stainless. A rich Chard, the palate shows sweet melon, pineapple and peach flavors and citrus notes, subtle yet complex and well balanced. Lingering finish, savory, ending with mineral tones and creamy toasty oak. Outstanding!

May 23rd, 2020
Sipping Fine Wine

Wine bears vineyard named to honor the Red-shouldered Hawks & other birds of prey that play a vital role in sustainable farming practices. Golden with aromas of tropical fruits and sweet floral scents. Aged for 14 months, 75% in new French oak and 25% in stainless. A rich Chard, the palate shows sweet melon, pineapple and peach flavors and citrus notes, subtle yet complex and well balanced. Lingering finish, savory, ending with mineral tones and creamy toasty oak. Outstanding!

Wine bears vineyard named to honor the Red-shouldered Hawks & other birds of prey that play a vital role in sustainable farming practices. Golden with aromas of tropical fruits and sweet floral scents. Aged for 14 months, 75% in new French oak and 25% in stainless. A rich Chard, the palate shows sweet melon, pineapple and peach flavors and citrus notes, subtle yet complex and well balanced. Lingering finish, savory, ending with mineral tones and creamy toasty oak. Outstanding!

Apr 28th, 2019
Sipping Fine Wine

Wine bears vineyard named to honor the Red-shouldered Hawks & other birds of prey that play a vital role in sustainable farming practices. Golden with aromas of tropical fruits and sweet floral scents. Aged for 14 months, 75% in new French oak and 25% in stainless. A rich Chard, the palate shows sweet melon, pineapple and peach flavors and citrus notes, subtle yet complex and well balanced. Lingering finish, savory, ending with mineral tones and creamy toasty oak. Outstanding!

Wine bears vineyard named to honor the Red-shouldered Hawks & other birds of prey that play a vital role in sustainable farming practices. Golden with aromas of tropical fruits and sweet floral scents. Aged for 14 months, 75% in new French oak and 25% in stainless. A rich Chard, the palate shows sweet melon, pineapple and peach flavors and citrus notes, subtle yet complex and well balanced. Lingering finish, savory, ending with mineral tones and creamy toasty oak. Outstanding!

Mar 3rd, 2019
Beau Carson

If I had to drink a wine with this much oak, I would not choose this.

If I had to drink a wine with this much oak, I would not choose this.

Apr 9th, 2018
Donald Patz

Owner/Winemaker Patz & Hall

9.1

Part of the fun of wine are the different styles. It's very pretty, stylish with with richness offset perfectly by fresh acidity.

Part of the fun of wine are the different styles. It's very pretty, stylish with with richness offset perfectly by fresh acidity.

Jun 5th, 2017
Jody Scharf

Pineapple, apple, lemon. Yum

Pineapple, apple, lemon. Yum

Jul 11th, 2020
Jeff Ball

Buttery texture, lemon and herbs. A better choice than the Rombauer Chardonnay.

Buttery texture, lemon and herbs. A better choice than the Rombauer Chardonnay.

Oct 22nd, 2019
John Clutterbuck

$138; really great

$138; really great

Oct 13th, 2018
T.Sean McKean

Complex but mild oak. Excellent Chardonnay

Complex but mild oak. Excellent Chardonnay

Feb 15th, 2018
Michael Djerf

Amazing. Rich tropical fruits. Subtle hints of herb, thyme. Lemon/thyme/banana. Herbaceous.

Amazing. Rich tropical fruits. Subtle hints of herb, thyme. Lemon/thyme/banana. Herbaceous.

Jan 20th, 2018