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Shafer Vineyards Red Shoulder Ranch Chardonnay 2013
Shafer's Red Shoulder Ranch Chardonnay is one of California's finest examples of this varietal - don't miss it while it's available. 94 Points Robert Parker: "The 2013 Chardonnay Red Shoulder Ranch looks like one of their all-time greats, and to date they’ve all been very impressive wines. The crisp tangerine, honeyed citrus, pear and white peach notes are prominent in this beautifully fruited medium to full-bodied Chardonnay that shows additional orange marmalade notes in the mouth. It’s textured, crisp acid, from having not gone though malolactic, gives it focus and zest, and the overall impression is one of brilliant richness subtly touched by smoke, but letting the fruit dominate. Year in year out, this is one of the superstar wineries, not only in Napa Valley and all of California, but in the entire world." “…one of the best non-malolactic, barrel-fermented Chardonnays in California …” The Wine Advocate
Ratings on Delectable
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Grabbed another bottle! Wine bears the vineyard named to honor the Red-shouldered Hawks and other birds of prey that play a vital role in sustainable farming practices. Bright yellow with aromas of tropical fruits and sweet floral scents. Aged for 14 months, 75% in new French oak and 25% in stainless. On the palate melon, pineapple and peach flavors and hints of citrus, subtle yet complex and well balanced. Lingering finish, savory, ending with mineral tones and toasty oak. Outstanding!
Grabbed another bottle! Wine bears the vineyard named to honor the Red-shouldered Hawks and other birds of prey that play a vital role in sustainable farming practices. Bright yellow with aromas of tropical fruits and sweet floral scents. Aged for 14 months, 75% in new French oak and 25% in stainless. On the palate melon, pineapple and peach flavors and hints of citrus, subtle yet complex and well balanced. Lingering finish, savory, ending with mineral tones and toasty oak. Outstanding!
9.3
Andrew S
Nice tropical tones. A solid down the middle Napa Chardonnay.
Nice tropical tones. A solid down the middle Napa Chardonnay.
9.1Jimmy Smith
Director, West and North London Wine School
2013: newly released. Soft, approachable leesy, creamy style. Light vanilla, but good ripe peach, hint of pineapple. Taste is medium bodied, soft, and not overt. Quite elegant, slightly warming, but good texture. Somewhere between a Burgundy and a Cali
2013: newly released. Soft, approachable leesy, creamy style. Light vanilla, but good ripe peach, hint of pineapple. Taste is medium bodied, soft, and not overt. Quite elegant, slightly warming, but good texture. Somewhere between a Burgundy and a Cali
9.0
Jeff Sidwell
Owner Bon! Gourmet
No maolo but new french oak lemon curd and spice custard flan
No maolo but new french oak lemon curd and spice custard flan
9.1
Eric Urbani
Powerful without overly relying on oak.
Powerful without overly relying on oak.
9.1
Tom Riley
Delicious now, will sing in a few years. Acid, mid-palate, fruit, and finish are all delightful.
Delicious now, will sing in a few years. Acid, mid-palate, fruit, and finish are all delightful.
9.0
Kyle Schlachter
Writer Colorado Wine Press
Perfect with chicken pot pie. Rich. Baked apples. Pineapples. Shortbread. Mango. Vanilla. Smoke. A bit hot, but the ample acidity cuts through richness of pot pie. Good for those that like big rich Cali chards, but also enjoy steely version of Chardonnay.
Perfect with chicken pot pie. Rich. Baked apples. Pineapples. Shortbread. Mango. Vanilla. Smoke. A bit hot, but the ample acidity cuts through richness of pot pie. Good for those that like big rich Cali chards, but also enjoy steely version of Chardonnay.
8.9
Greg Gregory
Naples Winter Wine Fest dinner with Krug and Shafer.
Naples Winter Wine Fest dinner with Krug and Shafer.
9.0Mike Steffel
One of our house favorites!
One of our house favorites!
9.1
Bob Bryden
Founder The Lake Sommelier, LLC, Author Wine Talk
Creamy, soft and full of fruit. Lip smacking long finish.
Creamy, soft and full of fruit. Lip smacking long finish.
9.5
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