Shafer Vineyards Red Shoulder Ranch Chardonnay 2012

$49.99

Shafer's Red Shoulder Ranch Chardonnay is one of California's finest examples of this varietal - don't miss it while it's available. 96 Points Wine Enthusiast: "Shafer consistently produces one of the biggest, fruitiest Chardonnays in California, and yet the wine remains balanced and interesting.  The Red Shoulder Ranch is gigantic in pineapples, pears, mangoes, tengerines and honey, yet so minerally and crisp that somhow finishes dry." Editor's Choice.“…one of the best non-malolactic, barrel-fermented Chardonnays in California …”– Robert M. Parker, Jr., The Wine Advocate

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White Wine
Carneros, North Coast, California, USA
Chardonnay
750ml
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

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Christy Canterbury MW Delectable Pro

Master of Wine

Utterly astounded by the graceful structure of this wine, despite its inherent "big-ness". So happy to revise my thoughts on this winery's Chard, even if only in this vintage.

Utterly astounded by the graceful structure of this wine, despite its inherent "big-ness". So happy to revise my thoughts on this winery's Chard, even if only in this vintage.

9.2

Andrew Kleinhans

One of my favorites.

One of my favorites.

9.3

Tom Riley Delectable Pro

2012. I'm torn. The wine is big, almost opulent, and well made. But it's like being at a party of sophisticated adults and a couple of doofy teens show up -- oak and alcohol -- and draw just a bit too much attention to themselves. Delicious, but I'd love to see it in two years.

2012. I'm torn. The wine is big, almost opulent, and well made. But it's like being at a party of sophisticated adults and a couple of doofy teens show up -- oak and alcohol -- and draw just a bit too much attention to themselves. Delicious, but I'd love to see it in two years.

9.2

Rebecca Fletcher Delectable Pro

Tree fruit, apple and pear. Creamy on the palate. Beautiful.

Tree fruit, apple and pear. Creamy on the palate. Beautiful.

9.3

Tom Riley Delectable Pro

If this were a novel you'd be paying attention from the first paragraph. California profile, sure, but great structure and flavor. The fruit still speaks clearly.

If this were a novel you'd be paying attention from the first paragraph. California profile, sure, but great structure and flavor. The fruit still speaks clearly.

9.2

Greg McGehee Delectable Pro

Very well made, Happy Mother's Day!

Very well made, Happy Mother's Day!

9.2

Tom Riley Delectable Pro

A clinical tasting note might diminish this wine, so I'll just say it's very well made and damned delicious.

A clinical tasting note might diminish this wine, so I'll just say it's very well made and damned delicious.

9.2

Andrew Lampasone Delectable Pro

Owner Wine Watch Selections

The first vintage was 1994 red shoulder ranch. Very rich bouquet vanilla bean creme brûlée

The first vintage was 1994 red shoulder ranch. Very rich bouquet vanilla bean creme brûlée

9.6

Jackie Smith Delectable Pro

Great if you're into this

Great if you're into this

7.8

Mike Steffel Delectable Pro

Good way to start the holiday's!

Good way to start the holiday's!

9.5
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