Shafer Vineyards

25 Years Red Shoulder Ranch Napa Valley Chardonnay

9.09 ratings

9.11 pro ratings

Napa Valley, 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

9.1

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

9.2

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

8.5

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

Nathan J. M. Locke

9.2

Nathan had this 2 months ago

Nathan had this 2 months ago

Oct 30th, 2024

Nathan J. M. Locke

9.0

Nathan had this 6 months ago

Nathan had this 6 months ago

Jul 3rd, 2024

8.2

Bryan had this a year ago

Bryan had this a year ago

Jul 3rd, 2023

9.0

Stuart had this 2 years ago

Stuart had this 2 years ago

Apr 9th, 2023

9.3

Chris had this 2 years ago

Chris had this 2 years ago

Dec 26th, 2022

9.2

Ken had this 3 years ago

Ken had this 3 years ago

Feb 2nd, 2022