Shafer Vineyards
Red Shoulder Ranch Chardonnay
Carneros, North Coast, California, USA
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, 2020Wine 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, 2019Wine 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, 2019If 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
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
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
Complex but mild oak. Excellent Chardonnay
Complex but mild oak. Excellent Chardonnay
Feb 15th, 2018
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