A perfect balance of tangy citrus, ripe pear, and delicate toasted oak. A truly classic expression of California Chardonnay. The nose is rich with buttery, floral aromas, with a touch of bruised apple and a hint of herby brightness. On the palate, it’s creamy with vibrant apple flavors, light-bodied but still satisfying, and a subtle...
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Almost Cabernet-like in its thickness and richness, with a bold, spicy, heavy-toast character that will appeal to Cab-lovers. Dr Pepper, dark fruit, and a touch of vanilla bring depth, while cherry red and black fruit, black tea, black mushroom, and dark soil provide earthy complexity. Red apple skin and pomegranate add a final burst of...
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Very three-dimensional with striking texture and brightness. Toasty and savory, with lemon meringue, saline, and a mouthwatering edge that makes it truly unique. Well-integrated notes of green apple, pear, and green tropical fruit are layered with caramel and buttermilk richness. A big Chardonnay for Napa lovers, executed with precision.
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Year in year out Shafer consistently delivers silky smooth Chardonnay guaranteed to impress California white wine devotees. This 2018 Red Shoulder Ranch is another winner featuring a plethora of delicious fruit flavors including fresh pineapple, nectarine, ripe apricot, pear, mango, tangerine and honeysuckle, yet so refreshing and dense with minerality on the finish. Bravo.
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Initial aromatics of baked pear, apple and spice. The palate is lush and loaded with fresh apples, pineapple and nectarine. There’s enough oak here to make this a classic California-style Chardonnay, but the elements are kept nicely in balance and the result is a wine that will please a broad range of white wine lovers.
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Opulent and refreshing, the 2012 Sangiacomo from Saxon Brown offers a rich, beautiful bouquet that is matched by its lush citrus, poached pear and buttery mouthfeel.
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Lovers of the classic “big and rich” style of California Chardonnay will enjoy this wine. Rich, ripe tropical fruit, smooth silky texture and butterscotch notes glide across the palate into a toasted brioche finish.
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An exquisite Chardonnay with vivid, tropical fruit flavors masterfully integrated across a voluptuous texture with an ethereal finish featuring hints of hazelnut, coconut, and butterscotch pudding.
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These are joined by black cherry and dark berry flavors on the palate.
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The wine has an alluring minerality that adds racy verve and liveliness…
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