2007 Shafer "Relentless" Napa Valley Syrah (scuffed label)
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93JD
91VN
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Wine Advocate
Reviewed August 2018A blend of 84% Syrah and 16% Petite Sirah, the 2007 Relentless displays a very deep purple-black color and slightly closed, rather broody, still youthful nose of crushed blackberries, warm black plums and baked blueberries with touches of tar, licorice, chargrill and black peppercorns plus a waft of garrigue. Full-bodied and decadently fruited on the mouth, it fills the palate with juicy black fruit and peppery layers, framed by firm, rounded tannins and finishing long and spicy. (LPB)
Professional Reviews
93
Jeb Dunnuck
Similar to the ’06, and the same blend and oak treatment (84% Syrah and 16% Petit Sirah, aged 30 months in 100% new French oak), the 2007 Shafer Relentless possesses smoky blackberry, plum and cassis fruit that’s supported by sweet oak, graphite, and violets notes on the nose. There’s a healthy dose of oak showing, but it’s very well done and should integrate with additional bottle age. Full bodied with a pure, layered personality, good acidity, and a focused, well-structured finish, this is delicious now, but should benefit from 2-3 years of bottle age, and drink well for a decade or longer. 93+
91
Vinous
Distinctly musky aromas of dark berries and dark chocolate. Lush, sweet and concentrated, with fine-grained, rather polite dark berry and pepper flavors nicely framed by harmonious acidity. The lightly musky quality adds sex appeal to this very young wine. Finishes with broad, suave tannins and excellent length. This is built to age. 91+ (ST)
Notes
Shafer’s Relentless is named in honor of longtime winemaker Elias Fernandez, who joined the winery in 1984. John Shafer established the Napa Valley estate in 1972, more than a decade before Fernandez’s arrival. This 2007 Syrah is offered with a scuffed label.
Details
| Type | Red Wine |
|---|---|
| Varietal | Shiraz/Syrah |
| Origin | Napa Valley, California, United States |
| Bottle Size | 750 mL |
| Alcohol Content | 14.9% |
| SKU | 2062019 |
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