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Shafer Relentless 750 ml

Country: United States /

Region: California /

Style: Wine /

Size: 750 ml /

Vintage: 2018 /

Sku: 8814

Jeb Dunnuck96-98 Points
James Suckling97 Points
Vinous95 Points
$95.99 Reg. $109.99

Details

Details

*Vintage may vary by location*

The ideal 2018 vintage has produced a Relentless that balances richness and vivacity. There’s heft and structure along with mouth-coating flavors that go on and on. Uncork this bottle and you’ll find layers of blackberry compote, red and black spice, dried black fruit, black tea, tobacco, and earthiness. All this liquid midnight comes with an undercarriage of ripe tannin that promises much more beauty and opulence in the decades ahead.”

• 76% Syrah • 24% Petite Sirah •

Suggested Food Pairing:

Barbeque
Beef
Game
Lamb

Reviews

Jeb Dunnuck96-98 Points
James Suckling97 Points
Vinous95 Points
JD Jeb Dunnuck: 96-98 Points
The 2018 Relentless looks to be just about sensational, offering a dense purple color as well as rich, loaded notes of blackberries, currants, smoked meats, peppery spice, and violets. Reminding me of a great Cornas on steroids with its gamy, exotic character paired with beautiful richness, it has fabulous purity, ripe, polished tannins, and a great finish. This will undoubtedly be a great vintage for this cuvée, and my money is on it being one of the best yet.
JS James Suckling: 97 Points
A young wine with superb depth and polish that shows great depth and brightness. Full and focused with blue fruit and long, fine tannins that are compact and energetic. Slate. Graphite. Sophisticated and curated. So beautiful to try now, but be patient.
VN Vinous: 95 Points
The 2018 Relentless is silky and polished. In 2018 the blend includes a relatively high percentage of Petit Syrah, but the wine does not taste like that at all. Ripe red/purplish berry fruit, lavender, rose petal, black pepper and sweet spice are laced into the super-expressive finish. This might be the most refined Relentless ever.