Shafer Vineyards

Red Shoulder Ranch Chardonnay

9.176 ratings
9.011 pro ratings
Carneros, North Coast, California, USA
Chardonnay
Duck, Shellfish, Goose, Mushrooms, Manchego & Parmesan, Game, Pork, Squash & Root Vegetables, Chicken, Turkey, Cheddar & Gruyere, Meaty & Oily Fish, White Fish, Shellfish, Crab & Lobster, Cream Sauces
Top Notes For
M. Ventre

Very polished, nice supporting acid, like a lemon cream pie. drinking very well right now- and was fantastic on a day like yesterday #hotaugustwhites #shafer

Very polished, nice supporting acid, like a lemon cream pie. drinking very well right now- and was fantastic on a day like yesterday #hotaugustwhites #shafer

1 person found it helpfulAug 17th, 2015
Tom Riley

Searing some fat, buttery scallops? This fellow will help you make a meal. Surprising acid in the wake of delicious apple, lemon, and pineapple flavors. A very nice treat.

Searing some fat, buttery scallops? This fellow will help you make a meal. Surprising acid in the wake of delicious apple, lemon, and pineapple flavors. A very nice treat.

Jan 14th, 2016
Bill Bender

A lot of oak showing, a tad cloying and rich. Butter and lemon curd predominate. Too much.

A lot of oak showing, a tad cloying and rich. Butter and lemon curd predominate. Too much.

Jun 22nd, 2015
Daniel Mahdavian

Consulting Somm-Daniel Mahdavian Ventures

8.9

A gorgeous & generous CA white with all the bells & whistles! Thank you Doug & the team.

A gorgeous & generous CA white with all the bells & whistles! Thank you Doug & the team.

Oct 21st, 2014
Jeff Sidwell

Owner Bon! Gourmet

8.9

Elegant not too much fruit

Elegant not too much fruit

Feb 27th, 2014
Greg Giere

So California=so sluttly, in the best way.

So California=so sluttly, in the best way.

Nov 10th, 2013
Bryant Bickel

Nice rounded, good acidity.

Nice rounded, good acidity.

Jul 30th, 2013
Jason McLaren

Good balance

Good balance

Aug 19th, 2017
Michael S. Watson

Sweet, Fruity

Sweet, Fruity

Dec 22nd, 2016
Saul Gropman

Owner/Operator Cafe La Haye

9.2

Beautiful uncharacteristic minerality

Beautiful uncharacteristic minerality

Feb 19th, 2016