2005 Shafer Relentless
Syrah Blend (Syrah)
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By Stephen Tanzer
(Shafer Vineyards Relentless Napa Valley) Login and sign up and see review text.
May/June 2007, IWC Issue #132, (See more on Vinous...)
Wine Library TV
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(Shafer Relentless) #1; (tasted w/ legendary Vayniac, Tim Faitsch, aka "TimF") COLOR-dark; NOSE-purple jam meets charcoal; like a smokey venison action; very much purple fruit; PALATE-big and ballsy, but still balanced; very fruit driven, but not fake; this is really rich and complex; like somebody dipped purple paint and stuck it in my mouth; it takes over my entire mouth; a very long finish; some black tea on the back-end; I like this wine a lot; beautiful sour blueberry flavors on the back-end; very complex; great richness; HUGE mouthfeel; great length; will last 12-15 years easy; great with steak; RP-93; TF-93; GV-91/92
By Gary Vaynerchuk
Tasting with a Long Time Vayniac, Episode #681, 5/22/2009, (See more on Wine Library TV...) 91-92 points
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Wine Definition
- Vintage2005
- TypeRed
- ProducerShafer
- VarietySyrah Blend
- DesignationRelentless
- Vineyardn/a
- CountryUSA
- RegionCalifornia
- SubRegionNapa Valley
- AppellationNapa Valley
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- UPC/EAN Code013528700024
3/24/2023 - Delund Likes this wine: 92 Points
2 hour decant. Still ruby-colored, with no sign of browning or bricking. Minimal sediment for an 18 year old wine. White pepper on the nose, with subdued earthy fruit. Nicely integrated acidity and an aggressively silky texture that I enjoyed but which turned my SIL off of the wine completely. Redfruits (Raspberry, sour cherry) and leather on the palate. Long, lingering finish.
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12/15/2020 - Ridgerunner Likes this wine: 95 Points
A terrific wine from a really very good vintage!
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5/30/2020 - ejg3333 Likes this wine: 92 Points
Aging so well. Still in a great place but def drink up!
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7/2/2019 - Derek Darth Taster wrote: 95 Points
Late night session at Maison Dakota. Drank in Grassl 1855.
Appearance is clear, deep intensity, purplish ruby colour. Legs.
Nose is clean, pronounced intensity, with aromas of black licorice, blackberries, black cherries, vanilla cream, sweet spices. Developing.
On the palate, dry, high acidity, high alcohol (14.9%), smooth high tannins, full body. Pronounced flavour intensity, with flavours of sweet peppery spices, integrated sweet creamy vanilla oak, blackberries, black cherries, chocolate, licorice. Long finish.
Very good quality. Very well-made. Alcohol heat not felt. Great mouth-feel, so well integrated. Undeniably New World style but this is just so good. No point ageing this any further.
78% Syrah, 22% Petit Sirah.
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1/11/2019 - noshvegas Likes this wine: 90 Points
Still has a great nose of dark fruit. Ramon’s and structure have faded from my initial tastings. Glad I drank it now. Still very enjoyable but vibrant fruit of the palate mellowed.
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