Shafer Red Shoulder Ranch Chardonnay 2023

Shafer Red Shoulder Ranch Chardonnay 2023

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  • Vinous rating 94
  • Robert Parker rating 93
Shafer Red Shoulder Ranch Chardonnay 2023
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HED28200

75 cl

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£65.00
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Shafer Red Shoulder Ranch Chardonnay 2023 showcases the distinct terroir of the Carneros region, characterised by warm days and cool nights. This vintage presents a profile of lemon zest, ripe pear and subtle notes of peach, accompanied by floral hints and minerality. The wine maintains clarity and precision, with 40% aged in new French oak, contributing a layer of complexity without overwhelming the fruit.
94 Vinous
The 2023 Chardonnay Red Shoulder Ranch is a very pretty and expressive white. Tangerine peel, mint, white flowers and tropical overtones lend notable aromatic brightness. Blocked malolactic fermentation keeps the flavors lively, but there's also plenty of textural creaminess. This is a fine edition.
93 Robert Parker
Shafer`s 2023 Chardonnay Red Shoulder Ranch was bottled in July 2024 and was released in September. It`s a distinctive style that eschews malolactic fermentation and marries barrel fermentation and maturation in new French oak (40%) with stainless steel drums (60%). Marked by bright pineapple and lime aromas, this full-bodied effort comes across as ripe and succulent while being fresh and zesty at the same time, with a lingering, citrusy finish. - Joe Czerwinski

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A Family Tradition

An icon of modern winemaking in the Napa Valley, Shafer Vineyards was founded in 1972 by John Shafer, who left a career in publishing to pursue his passion for oenology in California. John and family moved into an estate in Stag's Leap District and began work re-establishing vineyards on the surrounding land. Around five years later, the first Cabernet Sauvignon was produced and it was clear that John had a natural talent for winemaking. Since then, the portfolio has expanded to include Merlot, Syrah and Chardonnay-based wines to name but a few - quality is high across the board and the team pay close attention to preserving varietal character across all bottlings.

John sadly passed away in 2019 and the winery is now managed by his son Doug - a graduate of UC Davis. Doug continues his father's work in partnership with Elias Fernandez, assistant winemaker at Shafer Vineyards. Their flagship wine is Hillside Select, produced using 100% Cabernet Sauvignon and aged for 32 months in new French oak.

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