Shafer Vineyards
Red Shoulder Ranch Chardonnay
Carneros, North Coast, California, USA
Pale gold color with aromas of stone and tropical fruits with a bit of citrus and sweet floral, aged 75% French oak & 25% stainless, no malolactic fermentation. On the palate melon, pineapple, apricot and some honeysuckle with hints of lemon zest and biscuit notes, delicate, complex and well balanced. Long finish, savory, ending with mineral tones and nutty toasty character. Will age well. Outstanding!
Pale gold color with aromas of stone and tropical fruits with a bit of citrus and sweet floral, aged 75% French oak & 25% stainless, no malolactic fermentation. On the palate melon, pineapple, apricot and some honeysuckle with hints of lemon zest and biscuit notes, delicate, complex and well balanced. Long finish, savory, ending with mineral tones and nutty toasty character. Will age well. Outstanding!
1 person found it helpfulNov 5th, 2019
Excellent balance, wonderful oak fruit and floral character.
Excellent balance, wonderful oak fruit and floral character.
May 15th, 2021
I said grapefruit....
Jeffrey said pineapple. He’s spot on.
I said grapefruit....
Jeffrey said pineapple. He’s spot on.
Reminds me of a bad bad dutch song called MachoMachoMacho man I wanna be a macho man... Didn't like it then and not liking this either. Just too much.
Reminds me of a bad bad dutch song called MachoMachoMacho man I wanna be a macho man... Didn't like it then and not liking this either. Just too much.
Feb 5th, 2021
Nice and unusually crisp for a CA Chardonnay. Very enjoyable.
Nice and unusually crisp for a CA Chardonnay. Very enjoyable.
Jun 26th, 2020
Pleasantly surprised. Heavy pineapple aromas. Lemon pith, Stone fruit, white flowers, and toasted almonds. Med-Firm acidity. #shafervineyards
Pleasantly surprised. Heavy pineapple aromas. Lemon pith, Stone fruit, white flowers, and toasted almonds. Med-Firm acidity. #shafervineyards
Mar 3rd, 2020
Mina Vegas. A bit fruity for a Chardonnay.
Mina Vegas. A bit fruity for a Chardonnay.
Feb 6th, 2020