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Red Shoulder Ranch Chardonnay

2023 Napa Valley Chardonnay

The Shafer Red Shoulder Ranch Chardonnay from the Napa Valley is a beautifully crafted wine that embodies elegance and complexity. This Chardonnay showcases a rich and luscious body, with a refreshing acidity that brings balance to its profile. The fruit intensity in this wine is striking, with flavors of ripe red fruits dancing across the palate. The tannins are well-integrated, adding a subtle layer of structure to the wine. It finishes in a dry style, leaving a lasting impression of sophistication and finesse.

Tasting notes:


Butter

Butter

Vanilla

Vanilla

Apple Pie

Apple Pie

Flavor profile:


Acidity Medium

Low Pronounced

Body Light

Very Light Full

Color Intensity Color Intensity 2

Low High

Fruit Intensity Medium

Low Pronounced

Spiciness Spiciness 0

Low High

Oak Oak 0

Low High

Sweetness Dry

Bone Dry Sweet

Tannin Pronounced

Low Pronounced

Pairs well with:


Scallops, Creamy Pasta, Lemon Butter Scallops

Region:


Napa Valley
Napa Valley

Napa gained international acclaim following the Judgement of Paris in 1976, when its wines defeated its French counterparts in a blind tasting. Napa's signature wines are Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and various Bordeaux blends, but many other varieties, such as Pinot Noir, Zinfandel, Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc also thrive here. With 16 sub-AVAs and a Mediterranean climate with rich geology, Napa is a winemaker's dream. The winegrowing region runs between the Mayacamas Mountains and Vaca Mountains for 30 miles, from Calistoga to Los Carneros. Napa has a wide array of soil types for such a small region, from volcanic foothills to alluvial valley floors, which help to produce varied and complex wines.

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