Shafer Vineyards

Relentless Napa Valley Syrah Petite Sirah

9.3120 ratings
9.412 pro ratings
Napa Valley, California, USA
Syrah, Petite Sirah
Lamb, Tomato-Based, Potato, White Rice, Pungent Cheese, Pasta, Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Salami & Prosciutto, Beef, Chili & Hot Spicy, Mushrooms, Hard Cheese, Pork, Venison
Top Notes For
Ezekiel James Hampton

09…high alcohol remains in almost 2023 but the black pepper and blue fruit remains

09…high alcohol remains in almost 2023 but the black pepper and blue fruit remains

Dec 29th, 2022
Jeroen Koenen

Juicy, fresh and bright blueberries and brambles on the nose.
Dito on the palate, beautifully underpinned by savory nuances like black olive, broth, smoke and coffeebeans. Perfect acidity adds lift and freshness. Not the most complex nor concentrated version of this wine, but utterly drinkable and enjoyable now.
So, pop one and enjoy!

Juicy, fresh and bright blueberries and brambles on the nose.
Dito on the palate, beautifully underpinned by savory nuances like black olive, broth, smoke and coffeebeans. Perfect acidity adds lift and freshness. Not the most complex nor concentrated version of this wine, but utterly drinkable and enjoyable now.
So, pop one and enjoy!

May 3rd, 2022
Laith A

The cork didn’t survive, but the juice inside is awesome.. iodine, bay leaves, plum… excellent wine!

The cork didn’t survive, but the juice inside is awesome.. iodine, bay leaves, plum… excellent wine!

Jan 29th, 2022
Hanibal

Opened with a steak. Unlike the last time i decanted it for 4 hours it was much better. Needs to be served a little on the cooler side as the alcohol level is quite high (16.1% i think as i measured it) but it is so concentrated it can handle that alcohol level with food and the acidity in the wine. A very special wine, will not please everyone but for me i like sometimes to drink a teeth staining wine with my steak...to each his own lol

Opened with a steak. Unlike the last time i decanted it for 4 hours it was much better. Needs to be served a little on the cooler side as the alcohol level is quite high (16.1% i think as i measured it) but it is so concentrated it can handle that alcohol level with food and the acidity in the wine. A very special wine, will not please everyone but for me i like sometimes to drink a teeth staining wine with my steak...to each his own lol

May 5th, 2020
Hanibal

A bruiser... oh so much concentration in this wine it is close to be like an amarone but with nice acidity to compensate. Entering a sweet spot of its drinking window...needs food but delicious

A bruiser... oh so much concentration in this wine it is close to be like an amarone but with nice acidity to compensate. Entering a sweet spot of its drinking window...needs food but delicious

Feb 21st, 2020
Denise Gasz

This favorite makes for a warm and cozy Christmas Eve.

This favorite makes for a warm and cozy Christmas Eve.

Dec 25th, 2019
Eric I
9.5

Eric had this 4 years ago

Eric had this 4 years ago

Oct 25th, 2020
Patricia Petroccione

Patricia had this 5 years ago

Patricia had this 5 years ago

Mar 25th, 2020
David B

David had this 5 years ago

David had this 5 years ago

Mar 23rd, 2020
Hanibal

Hanibal had this 5 years ago

Hanibal had this 5 years ago

Mar 1st, 2020