{"product_id":"shafer-chardonnay-napa-valley-carneros-red-shoulder-ranch-2022-750ml","title":"Shafer - Chardonnay Napa Valley Carneros Red Shoulder Ranch 2023 (750ml)","description":"\u003cp\u003eWinemaker Notes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2023 is true to the outstanding vintage with brilliant, elegant aromas and flavors of citrus peel, honeycomb, white flowers, apricot, pineapple, and warm river stone all held together with effortless structure, lithe balance, and brightness that comes from pitch-perfect acidity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProfessional Ratings\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e96 James Suckling\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSo ripe, full and generous, with a full body and a big presence. Lovely apple blossom and lemon zest aromas with juicy apple and Bartlett pear flavors on a foundation of lively acidity. An element of chalky, mineral notes adds complexity and freshness, giving a linear feel to this big, bold wine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e94 Vinous\u003cbr\u003eThe 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.\u003cbr\u003e94 Wine Spectator\u003cbr\u003eA bold, juicy expression, with pear drop, apple and apricot flavors that are juicy and intense. Details of wild fennel, grilled bread, crunchy sea salt, Meyer lemon zest, lemon thyme and ginger emerge on the fresh, juicy finish alongside a touch of yuzu. Drink now. 5,400 cases made.\u003cbr\u003e93 Robert Parker's Wine Advocate\u003cbr\u003eShafer'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.\u003cbr\u003e93 Wine Enthusiast\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIntriguing and attractive, this Chardonnay balances rich flavors with mouthwatering length for a succulent and enticing wine. Aromas and flavors of ripe white nectarine, peach, apple skin and pithy accents of white and pink grapefruit join with well-integrated spices.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e93 Jeb Dunnuck\u003cbr\u003eThe 2023 Chardonnay Red Shoulder Ranch shows a more elegant, Chablis-like vibe compared to prior vintages and offers up a terrific nose of ripe citrus, spice, honeysuckle, and subtle tropical nuances. These all carry to a medium-bodied, lively, vibrant Chardonnay that has good mid-palate depth, integrated yet notable acidity, and a great finish. I love it today, yet it should have a decade of longevity, if not more.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Shafer","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44258977087712,"sku":"107685","price":76.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0649\/9713\/0464\/files\/shafer-chardonnay-napa-valley-carneros-red-shoulder-ranch.jpg?v=1697570221","url":"https:\/\/www.mywineconnection.com\/products\/shafer-chardonnay-napa-valley-carneros-red-shoulder-ranch-2022-750ml","provider":"My Wine Connection","version":"1.0","type":"link"}