95+ points Lisa Perrotti-Brown (Wine Advocate): "Blended of 90% Syrah and 10% Petite Sirah, the deep purple-black colored 2015 Relentless has a total rock-star nose of flamboyant blackberry pie, plum preserves, mulberries and licorice scents with hints of Sichuan pepper, hoisin, Indian spices and smoked meats plus a waft of raspberry leaves. Very big, rich, full and decadently fruited in the mouth, the palate packs in black fruits and exotic spices layers with a firm, rounded tannin frame and just enough freshness to carry off the long, opulent finish. Drink: 2018-2034. (Oct 2018)"
95 points Jeb Dunnuck: "The saturated purple-colored 2015 Relentless is a Syrah-dominated blend that includes 10% Petite Sirah. This cuvée was first made in 1999 and the Syrah comes from a site in the hills above Oakville Knoll. Boasting terrific, full-throttle notes of black fruits, violets, and tapenade, it shows surprising elegance and purity on the palate, has fine, silky tannins, and superb balance. It’s a brilliant wine that has both power and elegance. Drink it over the coming decade. Drink: 2019-2029. (1/31/19)"
94 points Wine Enthusiast: "This blend of 90% Syrah and 10% Petite Sirah is a forceful, powerful knockout, delivering tones of turned earth, wild game and nutmeg. Full bodied and robust, it layers velvety smoothness around a mouthfilling, grippy core of bright black fruit that's rich and highly rewarding. Alcohol 15.8%. (Apr 2019)"
93 points Wine Spectator: "Rich and deeply structured, with powerfully built blackberry, river stone and smoky pepper beef flavors that take on potency toward refined tannins. Syrah and Petite Sirah. Drink now through 2024. (1/31/19)"
92 points and 'Very highly recommended,' California Grapevine: "Dark purplish ruby; attractive, deep, intense, black cherry and blackberry fruit aroma with notes of black olive, tobacco, and smoked meat; full body; big, rich, deep, concentrated, mouthfilling, dark berry fruit flavors with notes of black pepper, licorice, tobacco, and savory spices; full tannin; lingering aftertaste. Impressive to taste now though deserving a good three to five more years of bottle aging. 15.8% alcohol; blended with 10% Petite Sirah; released September 2018. (Jan 2019)"
Producer notes: "90% Syrah, 10% Petite Sirah. The first pour offers an endlessly rich density of meaty, smoky, black fruit aromas while the wine saturates the mouth with deep flavors of black licorice, bramble fruit, black pepper, allspice, bacon, and char. All of this opulence is energized with underlying acidity and bound together with structured, ripe tannins built for very long term ageability. Barrel aged 30 months in French oak (100% new). Alcohol 15.8%."
95 points Jeb Dunnuck: "The saturated purple-colored 2015 Relentless is a Syrah-dominated blend that includes 10% Petite Sirah. This cuvée was first made in 1999 and the Syrah comes from a site in the hills above Oakville Knoll. Boasting terrific, full-throttle notes of black fruits, violets, and tapenade, it shows surprising elegance and purity on the palate, has fine, silky tannins, and superb balance. It’s a brilliant wine that has both power and elegance. Drink it over the coming decade. Drink: 2019-2029. (1/31/19)"
94 points Wine Enthusiast: "This blend of 90% Syrah and 10% Petite Sirah is a forceful, powerful knockout, delivering tones of turned earth, wild game and nutmeg. Full bodied and robust, it layers velvety smoothness around a mouthfilling, grippy core of bright black fruit that's rich and highly rewarding. Alcohol 15.8%. (Apr 2019)"
93 points Wine Spectator: "Rich and deeply structured, with powerfully built blackberry, river stone and smoky pepper beef flavors that take on potency toward refined tannins. Syrah and Petite Sirah. Drink now through 2024. (1/31/19)"
92 points and 'Very highly recommended,' California Grapevine: "Dark purplish ruby; attractive, deep, intense, black cherry and blackberry fruit aroma with notes of black olive, tobacco, and smoked meat; full body; big, rich, deep, concentrated, mouthfilling, dark berry fruit flavors with notes of black pepper, licorice, tobacco, and savory spices; full tannin; lingering aftertaste. Impressive to taste now though deserving a good three to five more years of bottle aging. 15.8% alcohol; blended with 10% Petite Sirah; released September 2018. (Jan 2019)"
Producer notes: "90% Syrah, 10% Petite Sirah. The first pour offers an endlessly rich density of meaty, smoky, black fruit aromas while the wine saturates the mouth with deep flavors of black licorice, bramble fruit, black pepper, allspice, bacon, and char. All of this opulence is energized with underlying acidity and bound together with structured, ripe tannins built for very long term ageability. Barrel aged 30 months in French oak (100% new). Alcohol 15.8%."
| Product SKU | 333064 |
| Producer | Shafer |
| Country | United States |
| Region | California |
| SubRegion | Napa Valley |
| Varietal | Syrah/Shiraz |
| Vintage | 2015 |
| Size | 750ml |
| Color | Red |
| Blend | 90% Syrah, 10% Petite Sirah |
| ABV | 15.8% |
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