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Friday, June 16, 2023 - I'd never had Italian Syrah before. While I feel like Washington and Oregon Syrahs are a sister to Rhone Syrah, the Shafer Relentless I had felt like something else. Like Napa wine that was led by purple fruit, instead of red and black like Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon.

Tuscany can have some of the same weather as Napa, so I wondered if this would be similar. It was in some ways. Yes, I did notice some purple fruit, that led it's way to some red and black.

But while the Shafer Relentless was a very tasty wine, this was at least a couple of steps above in class. The aromatics were beautiful, and the mouthfeel was so silky and graceful. The tannins are so fine grained, they weren't noticeable at first. Over time, they will build a little bit on your palate.

Because the tannins are already so fine, I'm not sure this is a long ager? So enjoy it with a great meal now.

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