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Shafer Vineyards Syrah Relentless 2019

$94.99

This wine honors long-time Shafer Winemaker Elias Fernandez and his relentless pursuit of extraordinary winemaking. Sourced from ridgetop and foothills vineyards adjacent to the southern border of Stags Leap District, the grapes for Relentless are a proprietary blend of Syrah and Petite Sirah.

Professional Scores

96

The 2019 Relentless is mostly Syrah, yet the cuvée always includes a good bit of Petite Sirah, with 11% in the 2019. A deep purple-hued blockbuster of a Syrah, it offers loads of ripe blackberries, ground pepper, sappy herbs, and violet-like aromas and flavors. One of those wines that delivers richness and intensity with no sensation of weight of heaviness, it has terrific balance, ripe tannins, and a great finish. Enjoy bottles over the coming 10-15 years.

Jeb Dunnuck
750ml