Shafer Vineyards
Relentless Napa Valley Syrah Petite Sirah
Napa Valley, California, USA
John Shafer founded Shafer Vineyards, located in the Stags Leap District of the Napa Valley, in 1979. A blend of 89% Syrah & 11% Petite Sirah. Deep vibrant red with full black fruit aromas and smoky pepper spice. On the palate big blackberry flavors with rustic spice, oak and earthy notes. Big backbone fine tannins generous acidity, good balance on lingering finish. A powerhouse that will cellar well.
John Shafer founded Shafer Vineyards, located in the Stags Leap District of the Napa Valley, in 1979. A blend of 89% Syrah & 11% Petite Sirah. Deep vibrant red with full black fruit aromas and smoky pepper spice. On the palate big blackberry flavors with rustic spice, oak and earthy notes. Big backbone fine tannins generous acidity, good balance on lingering finish. A powerhouse that will cellar well.
Dec 28th, 2017
Massive but balanced. Awesome nose that goes on forever. Big fruit initially, turning smokey, and ended the 3rd night with lavender and tea. I need more.
Massive but balanced. Awesome nose that goes on forever. Big fruit initially, turning smokey, and ended the 3rd night with lavender and tea. I need more.
1 person found it helpfulJul 18th, 2018
2014 & 2015 head to head. What a treat!!! Really hard to pick the winner. Both are showing beautifully. I’d give the slightest of edges to the 2015. Cheers!!
2014 & 2015 head to head. What a treat!!! Really hard to pick the winner. Both are showing beautifully. I’d give the slightest of edges to the 2015. Cheers!!
Nov 4th, 2023
A wonderful birthday wine that matches perfectly with the prime rib
A wonderful birthday wine that matches perfectly with the prime rib
Apr 4th, 2022
Dense without being clumsy.. slight funk on the nose but never off putting.. tons of dark fruits on the palate !!
Dense without being clumsy.. slight funk on the nose but never off putting.. tons of dark fruits on the palate !!
Jan 24th, 2021
Dark fruits, bacon fat, grippy tannins. Popped a few hours ago and see this changing through the day
Dark fruits, bacon fat, grippy tannins. Popped a few hours ago and see this changing through the day
Jan 23rd, 2021Would benefit from another few years of Aging.
Would benefit from another few years of Aging.
Sep 24th, 2020
Delicious.. Bucket list wine I finally found locally. Posted late, but this was a New Years Eve drink :)
Delicious.. Bucket list wine I finally found locally. Posted late, but this was a New Years Eve drink :)
Dec 31st, 2019