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Community Tasting Notes 132
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wino121 wrote: 94 points
April 6, 2024 - Stunning, finally coming into the optimal drinking window.
Too much going here to list, all good, that I’ll tell ya!
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buckeye76 Likes this wine: 93 points
December 1, 2023 - Ruby red color. Blackberries, black cherries, blueberries, licorice, chocolate and coffee with hints of spice and floral in the nose. Rich concentrated fruit in the flavor, blackberries, cherries and chocolate. Full bodied, nice complexity, good acidity and a medium to long silky finish.
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jlgnml Likes this wine: 94 points
October 20, 2023 - PnP. Needed a good decant. Delicious and can age for a while. Very enjoyable, especially the price pt.
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jlgnml Likes this wine: 95 points
September 18, 2023 - Drank this over a week. Awesome dark color. Deep dark fruit taste and long finish. Age worthy with the % of Petite Syrah in the blend. Drink or hold. Delicious.
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RichEB1 Likes this wine: 92 points
July 4, 2023 - Just entering its drinking window for my tastes. Big/bold fruit with a savory finish that is starting to integrate nicely. Well made and delicious when you're in the mood. Will hold my last bottle for a few years as I do think that there's upside.
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By Stephen Tanzer
May/June 2013, IWC Issue #168 (link)(Shafer Vineyards Relentless Napa Valley) Subscribe to see review text.
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By David Lawrason
3/13/2013 (link)(Shafer Relentless, Napa Valley red) Subscribe to see review text.
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By John Szabo, MS
3/7/2013 (link)(Shafer Relentless, Napa Valley red) Subscribe to see review text.
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By Jeb Dunnuck
Issue #14, 12/18/2012 (link)(Shafer Relentless) Subscribe to see review text.
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Wine Definition
- Vintage 2009
- Type Red
- Producer Shafer
- Varietal Syrah Blend
- Designation Relentless
- Vineyard n/a
- Country USA
- Region California
- SubRegion Napa Valley
- Appellation Napa Valley
- UPC Codes 013528700024, 135287000242, 856095000063
Community Holdings
- Pending Delivery 6 (0%)
- In Cellars 1,587 (46%)
- Consumed 1,881 (54%)
Food Pairing
Community Recommendations
Lamb, Beef, Game, PoultryWho Likes This Wine
98% Like It 102 votes
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- ProducerShafer
- VarietySyrah Blend
- CountryUSA
- RegionCalifornia
- SubRegionNapa Valley
- AppellationNapa Valley
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- SubRegionNapa Valley
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