Decanter Magazine Review
Rated 97
Powerful and enticing aromas of Kirsch, toasted cedarwood, caramel, and scored herbs draw you into the glass, revealing even more nuances of late-summer mountain scrub brush balanced by springtime violets. Seductively silky Syrah notes of black cherry, blackberry, white pepper, and charcuterie entice the senses. It is a generous wine with a harmoniously soft palate expression balanced by firm, fine-grained tannins, finishing extremely long with crushed cocoa nibs and blood orange acidity. Syrah and Petite Sirah grapes are harvested from ridgetop and foothill sites along the Vaca Mountains, just south of the Stags Leap District AVA border, aged 20 months in 100% new Allier and Troncais French oak. Drinking Window 2024-2040.
Shafer Vineyards Relentless Proprietary Red Blend 2019
Tasting Notes:
The 2019 Shafer Relentless is a bold and complex blend with aromas of dark fruit, black pepper, and smoked meats. On the palate, it offers rich flavors of blackberry, plum, and hints of spice, framed by firm tannins and a long, elegant finish.
- Varietal Composition: 89% Syrah, 11% Petite Sirah
- ABV: 15.8%
- Food Pairings: Perfect with grilled meats, barbecue, and hearty stews.
About the Winery:
Shafer Vineyards, located in Napa Valley, is renowned for producing world-class wines with a focus on quality and sustainability.
