Red Shoulder Ranch Chardonnay is a white produced by Shafer Vineyards in Carneros, Napa Valley, United States. Made from Chardonnay. Cellarion's sommeliers have reviewed the drink window of 1 vintage; members see when it is ready. Track this wine and manage your cellar with Cellarion — the free, open-source wine app at cellarion.app.
Type: White
Appellation: Carneros
Region: Napa Valley
Country: United States
Grapes: Chardonnay
Tasting profile
Structure: full-bodied, medium acidity, dry
Red Shoulder Ranch is Shafer's cool Carneros vineyard at the southern tip of Napa Valley, named for the red-shouldered hawks that hunt there. The Chardonnay is barrel-fermented in French oak without malolactic fermentation, which keeps it fresh despite its richness. Expect Meyer lemon, white peach and pineapple with toasted oak, vanilla and hazelnut, full-bodied and polished, with a lively finish. Best within its first six or seven years.
When to drink
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Where it comes from
Napa Valley, United States
Napa Valley is a compact, sun-warmed valley in northern California, an hour or so above San Francisco, and it is the name that turned American wine into a serious global player.
Chardonnay
Chardonnay is a white grape from Burgundy that has spread to nearly every wine-growing region on earth, prized for its versatility and its ability to reflect both terroir and the winemaker's hand.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Red Shoulder Ranch Chardonnay from?
Red Shoulder Ranch Chardonnay is produced by Shafer Vineyards in Carneros, Napa Valley, United States.
What grapes are in Red Shoulder Ranch Chardonnay?
Red Shoulder Ranch Chardonnay is made from Chardonnay.