Shafer 2019 Relentless, Napa Valley Oakville toasted oak and dark spices

toasted oak and dark spices

Pinot Blanc and even Gewurztraminer emerging from New York State

A wine of real nerve and approachability young

while a flash of fruitcake and hint of rose hip add range on the toasty finish

Shafer 2019 Relentless, Napa Valley Oakville toasted oak and dark spices96 Points Limited new release from Shafer! 96 Points Jeb Dunnuck: "The 2019 Relentless is mostly Syrah, yet the cuve always includes a good bit of Petite Sirah, with 11% in the 2019. A deep purple hued blockbuster of a Syrah, it offers loads of ripe blackberries, ground pepper, sappy herbs, and violet like aromas and flavors. One of those wines that delivers richness and intensity with no sensation of weight of heaviness, it has terrific balance, ripe