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2018 Shafer Chardonnay Red Shoulder Ranch
Chardonnay
- USA
- California
- Napa / Sonoma
- Carneros
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Community Tasting Notes 52
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SMHalps Likes this wine: 93 points
April 26, 2024 - Consistently one of my favorite CA Chardonnays.
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cubswinws Likes this wine: 93 points
December 24, 2023 - Delicious.
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curtr Likes this wine: 92 points
August 24, 2023 - Drink now to 2025.
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Livonietisr Likes this wine: 93 points
August 6, 2023 - Medium yellow color. Aromas of yellow apple, citrus, pineapple, white flowers, vanilla. Full bodied, High acidity, oily texture. Intense taste of quince, green apple, lemon, mineral. Long. Complex.
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curtr Likes this wine: 92 points
April 15, 2023 - Paired nicely with pasta with chicken and peanut sauce. Still has good acidity and depth. Drink now to 2025.
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Wine Definition
- Vintage 2018
- Type White
- Producer Shafer
- Varietal Chardonnay
- Designation n/a
- Vineyard Red Shoulder Ranch
- Country USA
- Region California
- SubRegion Napa / Sonoma
- Appellation Carneros
- UPC Code 013528100022
Community Holdings
- Pending Delivery 4 (0%)
- In Cellars 964 (42%)
- Consumed 1,339 (58%)
Food Pairing
Community Recommendations
Ahi Tuna, appetizer tarts, meatballsWho Likes This Wine
98% Like It 41 votes
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- ProducerShafer
- VarietyChardonnay
- CountryUSA
- RegionCalifornia
- SubRegionNapa / Sonoma
- AppellationCarneros
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