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Shafer Vineyards Relentless Napa Valley Syrah Petite Sirah 2011
Relentless is a blend of Syrah and Petite Sirah that originates in a rugged, sloping vineyard planted in the chaparral foothills of the Vaca Mountains, along Napa Valley's drier, cooler southeast corridor. The soul of the wine, though, comes from its namesake, our longtime winemaker, Elias Fernandez, who the Shafer family honors with this proprietary blend for his relentless pursuit of quality.
Ratings on Delectable
Al Shikoh 
Inky purple black. Blueberry, roasted coffee, black pepper, and hints of smoke all evident on the nose. Not as fleshy as a typical bottling of “Relentless”, this challenging vintage has produced a surprisingly well balanced wine despite the 15.8% alcohol. The well integrated tannins give a slight bite to the long finish. Made from a blend of 91% Syrah and 8% Petite Sirah aged 30 months in 100% new French oak, it paired nicely with a Lamb Sirloin with harissa, kohlrabi, and a spiced labneh.
Inky purple black. Blueberry, roasted coffee, black pepper, and hints of smoke all evident on the nose. Not as fleshy as a typical bottling of “Relentless”, this challenging vintage has produced a surprisingly well balanced wine despite the 15.8% alcohol. The well integrated tannins give a slight bite to the long finish. Made from a blend of 91% Syrah and 8% Petite Sirah aged 30 months in 100% new French oak, it paired nicely with a Lamb Sirloin with harissa, kohlrabi, and a spiced labneh.
9.2
Andrew S
Purple in color. Nose dominated by vanilla and oak with some sweet cherry, blackberry and plum notes. Round sweet voluptuous tannins. The mouthfeel is more Petite Syrah than Syrah. A lingering finish feels comforting.
Purple in color. Nose dominated by vanilla and oak with some sweet cherry, blackberry and plum notes. Round sweet voluptuous tannins. The mouthfeel is more Petite Syrah than Syrah. A lingering finish feels comforting.
8.8
Will Phelps
Joseph Phelps Vineyards
One of the better wines I've had from this challenging vintage.
One of the better wines I've had from this challenging vintage.
9.3
Tom Steffanci
Wow. And this is an 11'! Toasted hazlenut, rapped in tar and dried blueberry. Sappy and viscous on the mouth. Long, round, soft finish with some acid to boot. Badass. Wish I had more
Wow. And this is an 11'! Toasted hazlenut, rapped in tar and dried blueberry. Sappy and viscous on the mouth. Long, round, soft finish with some acid to boot. Badass. Wish I had more
9.3
Rebecca Fletcher
Savory, ripe plum, fig, red currant and vanilla.
Savory, ripe plum, fig, red currant and vanilla.
8.9
Kyle Schlachter
Writer Colorado Wine Press
Big, inky, and dense. Blue and black fruits. Dark espresso. Roasted herbs. Blackened meat. Little aroma. Needs time.
Big, inky, and dense. Blue and black fruits. Dark espresso. Roasted herbs. Blackened meat. Little aroma. Needs time.
9.0Gillett Johnson
Nice wine. Reminiscent of a great Australian Shiraz with some age. Wine o year - not too sure.
Nice wine. Reminiscent of a great Australian Shiraz with some age. Wine o year - not too sure.
8.8Joe Gillies
Excellent! Drinking amazing right now.
Excellent! Drinking amazing right now.
9.4
AJ Martins
An attitude we all share today!
An attitude we all share today!
9.0Joe Gillies
Decanted for 30 minutes. Drinking wonderfully right now but still no rush! Lush dark fruit, eucalyptus, a bit of bacon fat, and smoke charcoal. Drank side by side with Gorman Winery's The Evil Genius 75% syrah 25% cab blend. The Relentless wins this H2H even when factoring price.
Decanted for 30 minutes. Drinking wonderfully right now but still no rush! Lush dark fruit, eucalyptus, a bit of bacon fat, and smoke charcoal. Drank side by side with Gorman Winery's The Evil Genius 75% syrah 25% cab blend. The Relentless wins this H2H even when factoring price.
9.4
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