Shafer Vineyards

Red Shoulder Ranch Chardonnay

9.122 ratings
9.23 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

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
Jeanette Hrnyak

Cracked cork but still damn good!

Cracked cork but still damn good!

Jun 20th, 2021
Jeff Ball

Excellent balance, wonderful oak fruit and floral character.

Excellent balance, wonderful oak fruit and floral character.

May 15th, 2021
TwiLea Fletcher

I said grapefruit....
Jeffrey said pineapple. He’s spot on.

I said grapefruit....
Jeffrey said pineapple. He’s spot on.

Apr 14th, 2021
Jan-Willem van der Hek

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
Ignacio Sarmiento

City Fish - Boca. Shay loved

City Fish - Boca. Shay loved

Aug 24th, 2020
Christian Fischer

Nice and unusually crisp for a CA Chardonnay. Very enjoyable.

Nice and unusually crisp for a CA Chardonnay. Very enjoyable.

Jun 26th, 2020
Kimberly Anderson

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
K J
9.2

Mina Vegas. A bit fruity for a Chardonnay.

Mina Vegas. A bit fruity for a Chardonnay.

Feb 6th, 2020
Kandis Schaper

Lemony. Love it.

Lemony. Love it.

Oct 14th, 2019