2021 Shafer, Red Shoulder Ranch Chardonnay, Los Carneros 12x75cl

Vinous 92

The 2021 Chardonnay Red Shoulder Ranch is brisk, fresh and finely cut, with plenty of citrus and floral character. Bright acids drive the profile in this vibrant, steely Red Shoulder Ranch. The 2021 was bottled with a bit less time in oak than normal to compensate for the lack of 2020, an approach that turned out quite well. [Antonio Galloni, 31/10/2022]

Anticipated maturity: 2022-2027

Jeb Dunnuck 94

The 2021 Chardonnay Red Shoulder Ranch is another winner that has a slightly fresh, more vibrant style in its lemon and citrus fruits as well as honeyed minerality and spice. Medium-bodied, balanced, and elegant, it s going to put on weight with a year or two of bottle age and should keep through 2031. [16/02/2023]

Anticipated maturity: 2024-2031