Red Shoulder Ranch Chardonnay 2022

Shafer Vineyards, tech sheet (hentet 17. okt. 2026): 2022 Red Shoulder Ranch Chardonnay – Chardonnay; AVA: Los Carneros; mark: Red Shoulder Ranch; alkohol 14.9%; fadlagring: 8 months in 40% new French oak barrels (Allier, Vosges) and 60% in stainless steel barrels. Vinmark (producentens tekst, engelsk): Shafer’s Red Shoulder Ranch estate vineyard in Carneros Vækstsæsonen (producentens tekst, engelsk): The long 2022 summer offered ideal stretches of warm days and cool nights. In early September temperatures rose on cue, ushering in a harvest of bright, elegant fruit. Brix ved høst (producentens tekst, engelsk): 22.8˚- 25.0˚ Gæring (producentens tekst, engelsk):  Whole-cluster pressed and fermented with wild yeast in individual barrels (40% oak, 60% stainless steel); 0% malolactic fermentation Om vinen (producentens tekst, engelsk): Shafer’s single-vineyard Chardonnay is produced from small-clustered clones of grapes selected for their low yields and distinctive flavors. The vineyard is named for its Red-shouldered Hawks and other birds of prey, who play an important role in Shafer’s sustainable farming practices. Om vinen (producentens tekst, engelsk): Winemaker’s Comments “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 Crème Brûlée. With its pure, Chablis-like acidity this vintage offers effortless structure and elegant balance with a long, delightful finish.” —Elias Fernandez, Shafer Winemaker