Stags Leap District Red Shoulder Ranch Chardonnay Shafer Vineyards 2021
14.9%
0.75L
Intensity
A Californian Chardonnay that is rich, generous, and balanced by a pleasant acidity that some compare to a ripe Chablis. A lovely discovery from abroad.
More infoTo create this generous Chardonnay, rich in notes of melon, pineapple, apricot, honeysuckle and flint, nicely balanced by a delicate acidity, the domain favoured the fermentation of whole grape bunches. This was followed by a fermentation in barrels (75%) and in stainless steel. The wine was then matured for 14 months in French oak barrels (75% new wood) and in steel vats (25%).
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Stags Leap District Red Shoulder Ranch Chardonnay Shafer Vineyards 2021
The wine
To create this generous Chardonnay, rich in notes of melon, pineapple, apricot, honeysuckle and flint, nicely balanced by a delicate acidity, the domain favoured the fermentation of whole grape bunches. This was followed by a fermentation in barrels (75%) and in stainless steel. The wine was then matured for 14 months in French oak barrels (75% new wood) and in steel vats (25%).
About the Producer Shafer Vineyards
Shafer vineyards was created in 1972 in Stags Leap District in the Napa Valley by John Shafer when he turned his back on his career in publishing. His son, Doug Shafer became the vineyard’s vintner in 1983, assisted by Elias Fernandez. This 85-hectare estate has quickly became a Napa Valley icon and has acquired an established an international reputation.
Detailed characteristics
Quantity : 1 bottle
Origin : domain
Recoverable VAT : yes
Original wooden case / Original case : no
French customs seal : no
Alcohol percentage : 14.9 %
Region : USA - Napa Valley
Appellation : Stags Leap District
Owner : Shafer Vineyards
Vintage : 2021
Colour : white
Service temperature : 12°
Intensity : leaves you wanting more
Leading aroma : yellow fruit
Tasting occasion : food-friendly wine