Syrah
from California is still underappreciated and typically it’s improperly grown.
Shafer has long done it right. Relentless has always been a focused Syrah
project, this vintage with 10% Petite Sirah added in. It was a warmer growing
season and this shows a more bright red fruit indicating that. Overwhelmingly
however the 2016 offers subversive black cherry, mocha, blackberry, and
blueberry, with mid palate notes of earth, herbal, and smoke, fresh leather,
and menthol. Aged 30 months in French oak, this is an exceptional deviation
from the standard wine offerings out there and allows for a broader expression
of foods to go with it.
3,300
cases
ORIGIN: Napa Valley,
California
ALCOHOL: 15.8%
PRICE: $95 (750ML)
SCORE: 92 POINTS
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