Shafer Vineyards

Relentless Napa Valley Syrah Petite Sirah

9.253 ratings
9.312 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
Shay A
9.2

The nose here is just awesome...fruitcake, loads of charcoal and smoke. Youthful and dense with fresh squeezed blackberries and ripe plum on the palate. The finish turns more savory and is still sporting a tart, tannic bite. Palate just couldn’t catch up to the aromatics, but still nice.

The nose here is just awesome...fruitcake, loads of charcoal and smoke. Youthful and dense with fresh squeezed blackberries and ripe plum on the palate. The finish turns more savory and is still sporting a tart, tannic bite. Palate just couldn’t catch up to the aromatics, but still nice.

Feb 23rd, 2019
Shawn R

Drinking really nice. Has another 15 years.

Drinking really nice. Has another 15 years.

Aug 12th, 2018
Shawn R

Delish and fully integrated.

Delish and fully integrated.

Sep 14th, 2017
Shawn R

Hybrid between a new world and old world. In a very sweet spot. I believe the 06 is in a prime drinking window. Acid and fruit present yet the tannins are soft and plush.

Hybrid between a new world and old world. In a very sweet spot. I believe the 06 is in a prime drinking window. Acid and fruit present yet the tannins are soft and plush.

Jul 26th, 2017
Eric Adams

Shut down. Not a lot going on. Decanted for two hours.

Shut down. Not a lot going on. Decanted for two hours.

1 person found it helpfulJun 6th, 2013
Shawn R

There is something special when a wine is in the perfect window; and when the wine invokes laughter and creates memories...this did.

There is something special when a wine is in the perfect window; and when the wine invokes laughter and creates memories...this did.

Apr 15th, 2017
Shawn R

No signs of age, none. Vivid blackberry and wild flowers on the nose. The sly huckleberry and semi sweet chocolate tempt the front of the palate. Hints of peppered beef and cigar box play the back of the palate. Seductive tannins that show the bright fruit of this classic wine. Powerful yet graceful.

No signs of age, none. Vivid blackberry and wild flowers on the nose. The sly huckleberry and semi sweet chocolate tempt the front of the palate. Hints of peppered beef and cigar box play the back of the palate. Seductive tannins that show the bright fruit of this classic wine. Powerful yet graceful.

Mar 5th, 2017
Shawn R

In a perfect state.

In a perfect state.

Jan 29th, 2017
Peter UPA

Big nose with notes of plums, dark cherries, mocca coffee, earthiness and dark bitter chocolate. Big body with potent fruit, balanced tannins and acidity with long aromatic aftertaste - Great wine.

Big nose with notes of plums, dark cherries, mocca coffee, earthiness and dark bitter chocolate. Big body with potent fruit, balanced tannins and acidity with long aromatic aftertaste - Great wine.

Dec 2nd, 2017
Ben Madonna

So good after some age. Had the 2014 on Wednesday and while good, the older vintages are drinking much better

So good after some age. Had the 2014 on Wednesday and while good, the older vintages are drinking much better

Nov 26th, 2017