Shafer Vineyards Red Shoulder Ranch Chardonnay 2023

96 points                                                                  Shafer's Red Shoulder Ranch Chardonnay is one of California's finest examples of this varietal - don't miss it while it's available. previous vintage 96 Points Jeb Dunnuck: "I've always loved the Chardonnay from this team, and the Shafer Chardonnay Red Shoulder Ranch has that classic richer, full-bodied style while staying balanced and light on its feet. Buttered lemons, tangerines, green almond, and toasty notes all make an appearance, and it's incredibly textured, with nicely integrated acidity and one heck of a finish. This powerful Chardonnay is going to impress right out of the gate." 94 Points Antonio Galloni (Vinous): "The Shafer Chardonnay Red Shoulder Ranch is a beautiful wine. Soft, creamy and layered in the glass, possesses superb balance from the outset. Lees stirring brings out creaminess and resonance, yet retains terrific energy to match its mid-weight personality. This is very nicely done. " “…one of the best non-malolactic, barrel-fermented Chardonnays in California …” The Wine Advocate This vintage is a celebration of the Chardonnay from our beautiful Red Shoulder Ranch® vineyard in Napa Valley’s Carneros District. Year after year this Shafer-owned vineyard offers up wine with plush, exotic, zesty aromas and flavors.

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