The 1993 Barrel Select is one of the finest Shafer Chardonnays I have tasted. It exhibits a light golden color, and a subtle yet rich nose of roasted nuts, buttery fruit, and a smoky, earthy character. Full-bodied and rich, with a generous mouthfeel but no sense of heaviness or flabbiness, this well-proportioned, generously-endowed Chardonnay is reminiscent of a top premier cru from Chassagne-Montrachet. Its seamless style speaks highly of its winemaking. Drink it over the next 1-2 years. Tel. (707) 944-2877