Shafer Red Shoulder Ranch Chardonnay 2022
Chardonnay from Carneros, Napa Valley, California
Winemaker Notes
The 2022 Red Shoulder Ranch is a refreshing, vibrant Chardonnay characterized by its lush, glass-filling aromas of white flowers, lemon zest, and exotic fruit. On the palate it offers a graceful balance of energy and richness, with flavors of white melon, apricot, ripe pineapple, flint, honey, and Crème Brûlée. With its pure, Chablis-like acidity this vintage offers effortless structure and elegant balance with a long, delightful finish.
Wine Enthusiast – 97 Points
All elegance and silk, this beautifully balanced wine offers a lively texture, with subtle lemon, toast and kiwi flavors on a full body. The mouthfeel is graceful and mouthwatering, backed by acidity that perfectly meets the generous fruit flavors. Making a wine of this caliber in thousands of cases is quite an accomplishment.
Food Pairing
Pairs well with grilled chicken with butternut squash coulis and sliced avocado.
Product Details
Type | White |
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Grape | Chardonnay |
Year | 2022 |
Country | United States |
State | California |
Region | Napa Valley |