Shafer Vineyards - 2022 - Red Shoulder Ranch Chardonnay - 750 ml.

Shafer Vineyards - 2022 - Red Shoulder Ranch Chardonnay - 750 ml.

SKU: A7523

Varietal Icon Chardonnay
Country Icon USA
Region Icon Carneros
94 RP 96 JS 97 WE
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DESCRIPTION

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 at a glance

Country Icon USA
Region Icon Carneros
Size Icon 750 ml.
Varietal Icon Chardonnay
Winery Icon Shafer Vineyards
Type Icon White
Vintage Icon 2022

Expert Notes

Robert Parker: 94

A modern-day classic, Shafer's 2022 Chardonnay Red Shoulder Ranch continues the tradition, delivering pristine pineapple notes alongside hints of citrus curd, pencil shavings and mocha. Full-bodied, round and generous, this no-malolactic-fermentation Chardonnay harmoniously tapers down into a clean, crisp finish.

James Suckling: 96

A vibrant, agile and poised Chardonnay with aromas of pears, apples, sweet spices, jasmine and hints of stones. It’s medium- to full-bodied with precise definition on the palate. Fresh acidity and crunchy fruity at the center and a velvety touch to the edge, bringing volume and a voluptuous character throughout. Lively and long finish.

Wine Enthusiast: 97

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.

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