Reviews & Ratings

2017 Shafer Vineyards Chardonnay "Red Shoulder Ranch"

Winery: Shafer Vineyards

Vintage: 2017

Wine Name/Vineyard: "Red Shoulder Ranch"

Wine Category: Chardonnay

Grape blend: 100% Chardonnay

Bottle size: 750 ml

Region: Carneros

State or country: CA

Price: $52

Cases produced: 5,600

KWG Score: 91.6 (based on 5 reviews)

Ken's Wine Rating: Very Good+ (93)

Review date: September 22, 2019

Wine Review: This light yellow colored Chardonnay opens with a new oak and Meyer lemon bouquet. On the palate, this wine is medium bodied with nicely integrated acidity. The flavor profile is a tasty lemon and light oak blend with notes of faint pineapple and Honeydew melon. The finish is dry and its flavors and acidity show very nice length. I would pair this impressive Chardonnay with chicken tortellini with a light cream sauce. Enjoy - Ken

Winemaker Notes: The 2017 offers lush, luxurious aromas and flavors of melon, honeysuckle, apricot, pineapple and flint all held together with effortless structure, elegant balance, and energy that comes from pure, Chablis-like acidity.

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