Inky purple black. Blueberry, roasted coffee, black pepper, and hints of smoke all evident on the nose. Not as fleshy as a typical bottling of “Relentless”, this challenging vintage has produced a surprisingly well balanced wine despite the 15.8% alcohol. The well integrated tannins give a slight bite to the long finish. Made from a blend of 91% Syrah and 8% Petite Sirah aged 30 months in 100% new French oak, it paired nicely with a Lamb Sirloin with harissa, kohlrabi, and a spiced labneh.
Inky purple black. Blueberry, roasted coffee, black pepper, and hints of smoke all evident on the nose. Not as fleshy as a typical bottling of “Relentless”, this challenging vintage has produced a surprisingly well balanced wine despite the 15.8% alcohol. The well integrated tannins give a slight bite to the long finish. Made from a blend of 91% Syrah and 8% Petite Sirah aged 30 months in 100% new French oak, it paired nicely with a Lamb Sirloin with harissa, kohlrabi, and a spiced labneh.
1 person found it helpfulMay 22nd, 2018
Purple in color. Nose dominated by vanilla and oak with some sweet cherry, blackberry and plum notes. Round sweet voluptuous tannins. The mouthfeel is more Petite Syrah than Syrah. A lingering finish feels comforting.
Purple in color. Nose dominated by vanilla and oak with some sweet cherry, blackberry and plum notes. Round sweet voluptuous tannins. The mouthfeel is more Petite Syrah than Syrah. A lingering finish feels comforting.
Mar 20th, 2017
One of the better wines I've had from this challenging vintage.
One of the better wines I've had from this challenging vintage.
Mar 16th, 2016
Wow. And this is an 11'! Toasted hazlenut, rapped in tar and dried blueberry. Sappy and viscous on the mouth. Long, round, soft finish with some acid to boot. Badass. Wish I had more
Wow. And this is an 11'! Toasted hazlenut, rapped in tar and dried blueberry. Sappy and viscous on the mouth. Long, round, soft finish with some acid to boot. Badass. Wish I had more
Jan 18th, 2016
Savory, ripe plum, fig, red currant and vanilla.
Savory, ripe plum, fig, red currant and vanilla.
Mar 17th, 2015
Big, inky, and dense. Blue and black fruits. Dark espresso. Roasted herbs. Blackened meat. Little aroma. Needs time.
Big, inky, and dense. Blue and black fruits. Dark espresso. Roasted herbs. Blackened meat. Little aroma. Needs time.
Dec 26th, 2014
Nice wine. Reminiscent of a great Australian Shiraz with some age. Wine o year - not too sure.
Nice wine. Reminiscent of a great Australian Shiraz with some age. Wine o year - not too sure.
Sep 7th, 2014
Excellent! Drinking amazing right now.
Excellent! Drinking amazing right now.
Feb 20th, 2021
An attitude we all share today!
An attitude we all share today!
Apr 12th, 2020Decanted for 30 minutes. Drinking wonderfully right now but still no rush! Lush dark fruit, eucalyptus, a bit of bacon fat, and smoke charcoal. Drank side by side with Gorman Winery's The Evil Genius 75% syrah 25% cab blend. The Relentless wins this H2H even when factoring price.
Decanted for 30 minutes. Drinking wonderfully right now but still no rush! Lush dark fruit, eucalyptus, a bit of bacon fat, and smoke charcoal. Drank side by side with Gorman Winery's The Evil Genius 75% syrah 25% cab blend. The Relentless wins this H2H even when factoring price.
Sep 29th, 2019
Napa Valley, California, USA
