Shafer Vineyards Red Shoulder Ranch Chardonnay Napa Valley 2022 BUB-5 white flowers and menthol notes

white flowers and menthol notes

give it another 2-3 years

In fact the top 40 centimeters of the soils is clay but underneath it is solid limestone

Instead of a late- September harvest

Winemaker Sean Capiaux planted this vineyard with close spacing and low yields in mind and selected four different clones to work with to maximize complexity from this special location

Shafer Vineyards Red Shoulder Ranch Chardonnay Napa Valley 2022 BUB-5 white flowers and menthol notesWinemaker Notes: The 2022 Red Shoulder Ranch is a refreshing, vibrant Chardonnay characterized by its lush, glass filling aromas of white flowers, lemon zest, and exotic fruit. On the palate it offers a graceful balance of energy and richness, with flavors of white melon, apricot, ripe pineapple, flint, honey, and Crme Brle. With its pure, Chablis like acidity this vintage offers effortless structure and elegant balance with a long, delightful finish.