2007 Shafer "Relentless" Napa Valley Syrah
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96
Connoisseurs Guide
Reviewed March 2011It is no exaggeration to say the 2007 version may just be the best Relentless to date, but even if not, it is a deep and formidable wine by any standard. Its inky appearance correctly implies a wine of great weight and extract, but, what separates this bottling from its equally well-filled predecessors is its terrific sense of structure and balance. It is tough to be sure, but it never lets go of its plentiful, peppery, blackberry fruit, and it will not come close to showing its best until at least another decade has passed. *Three Stars*
Professional Reviews
95
Wine Advocate
A blend of 84% Syrah and 16% Petite Sirah, the 2007 Relentless displays a very deep purple-black color and slightly closed, rather broody, still youthful nose of crushed blackberries, warm black plums and baked blueberries with touches of tar, licorice, chargrill and black peppercorns plus a waft of garrigue. Full-bodied and decadently fruited on the mouth, it fills the palate with juicy black fruit and peppery layers, framed by firm, rounded tannins and finishing long and spicy. Drink through 2035. (LPB)
94
Wine Spectator
A gorgeous wine, ripe and juicy, with black cherry, plum and currant flavors joined by spicy cedar, graphite, tobacco and dried sage. Full-bodied and powerful, yet restrained and ageworthy. (JL)
93
Jeb Dunnuck
Similar to the ’06, and the same blend and oak treatment (84% Syrah and 16% Petit Sirah, aged 30 months in 100% new French oak), the 2007 Shafer Relentless possesses smoky blackberry, plum and cassis fruit that’s supported by sweet oak, graphite, and violets notes on the nose. There’s a healthy dose of oak showing, but it’s very well done and should integrate with additional bottle age. Full bodied with a pure, layered personality, good acidity, and a focused, well-structured finish... (JD) 93+
Notes
95 points Robert Parker for Wine Advocate: "The current release, the 2007 Relentless, exhibits a dense purple color as well as notes of grilled herbs, tar, blackberries, cassis, pepper and jus de viande. This full-bodied powerhouse should last at least 15-20 years." (12/2010)
Details
| Origin | Napa Valley, California, United States |
|---|---|
| Type/Varietal | Shiraz/Syrah |
| Alcohol Content | 14.9% |
| SKU | 1063898 |
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