Shafer Red Shoulder Chardonnay
White Wine, 750 mL
| Country : | United States |
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| Region : | California |
| Subregion : | Napa |
| Producer : | Shafer Vineyards |
| Website : | www.shafervineyards.com |
| Alcohol : | 14.8 % |
| Designation of origin : | Napa Valley |
| Grape variety(ies) : | Chardonnay 100% |
| Style : | Full-bodied & Rich |
| Color : | White |
| Container : | Coloured Glass Container |
| Closure : | Cork |

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Tasting note
First, their non-malolactic 2014 Chardonnay Red Shoulder Ranch comes from a cool-climate vineyard in Carneros. This is aged in 75% oak casks and 25% stainless steel, which seems to be the perfect marriage for showcasing this wine's rich fruit. The wine has loads of tangerine oil, citrus blossom, a hint of apples and orange marmalade. The oak is subtle, the wine medium to full-bodied, pure and rich. Score - 93. (Robert Parker Jr., robertparker.com, Oct. 28, 2016)
This dry and greenish yellow coloured white showcases a complex nose releasing woody, empyreumatic, spicy, floral, fruity and mineral scents. You will be charmed with this full-bodied wine revealing a full-bodied texture and a long finish.
Elegant aromas of pineapple, lime, kiwi, papaya and citrus waft from the glass. On the palate carmalized fruit tart, creme brulee and exotic fruit lead the way to an exquisite finish.