Shafer Vineyards Relentless Napa Valley Syrah Petite Sirah 2011

Ratings on Delectable

Al Shikoh Delectable Pro

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 Delectable Pro

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 Delectable Pro

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 Delectable Pro

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 Delectable Pro

Savory, ripe plum, fig, red currant and vanilla.

Savory, ripe plum, fig, red currant and vanilla.

8.9

Kyle Schlachter Delectable Pro

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.

9.0

Gillett Johnson Delectable Pro

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.

8.8

John Malcolm

Outstanding. Full-bodied and luscious. Blackberries and coffee. Long, satisfying finish.

Outstanding. Full-bodied and luscious. Blackberries and coffee. Long, satisfying finish.

9.4

Joe 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!

9.0

Location

  • 300 Massachusetts Ave NE
    Washington D.C., DC 20002

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    10:00 AM - 9:00 PM
    Sunday
    11:00 AM - 5:00 PM

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