Shafer Relentless 2016

Shafer Relentless 2016

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Shafer Relentless 2016
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HED02749

75 cl

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£95.00
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The 2016 Shafer Relentless is a powerful and concentrated red blend from a highly-regarded Napa Valley vintage. The wine is a blend of Syrah and Petite Sirah from hillside vineyards in the Vaca Mountains. The fruit is primarily sourced from the Borderline vineyard, located in the Fountaingrove district, which provides the Syrah with a high-elevation environment that contributes to its structure and intensity. This wine presents intense dark fruit, peppery spice and robust tannins, all hallmarks of a Syrah-dominant blend from a warm California vintage.
94 Vinous
The 2016 Relentless is a rich, dense, powerful wine. Thirty-two months in barrel yields a sumptuous Syrah-based wine rich in texture and loaded with personality. Dark red fruit, cedar, tobacco, menthol and dried herbs add complexity to a Syrah-based red built on texture and weight.Antonio Galloni1st January 2020

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A Family Tradition

An icon of modern winemaking in the Napa Valley, Shafer Vineyards was founded in 1972 by John Shafer, who left a career in publishing to pursue his passion for oenology in California. John and family moved into an estate in Stag's Leap District and began work re-establishing vineyards on the surrounding land. Around five years later, the first Cabernet Sauvignon was produced and it was clear that John had a natural talent for winemaking. Since then, the portfolio has expanded to include Merlot, Syrah and Chardonnay-based wines to name but a few - quality is high across the board and the team pay close attention to preserving varietal character across all bottlings.

John sadly passed away in 2019 and the winery is now managed by his son Doug - a graduate of UC Davis. Doug continues his father's work in partnership with Elias Fernandez, assistant winemaker at Shafer Vineyards. Their flagship wine is Hillside Select, produced using 100% Cabernet Sauvignon and aged for 32 months in new French oak.

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