Shafer Relentless Syrah

$94.49 Each
This wine honors long-time Shafer Winemaker Elias Fernandez and his relentless pursuit of quality. Sourced from a single ridgetop vineyard adjacent to the southern border of Stags Leap District the grapes for Relentless are a proprietary blend of Syrah and Petite Sirah. 2013 Growing Season This was an ideal vintage that served up nothing but warm sun-soaked days and perfect chilly nights from spring through early autumn. The consistency of heat and coolness created a superb growing season in which we harvested fruit at delicious ripeness bursting with rich color and flavor. Food Affinities A bold wine like Relentless complements similar concentrated flavors found in dishes such as Syrah-braised short ribs smoked lamb with Relentless reduction roast duck as well as beef and game. Aged dry cheeses such as Cheddar Abbaye De Belloc and Manchego also pair deliciously. Winemaker’s Comments Pull the cork on this vintage and you’ll find an inky liquid feast – aromas and flav
This wine honors long-time Shafer Winemaker Elias Fernandez and his relentless pursuit of quality. Sourced from a single ridgetop vineyard adjacent to the southern border of Stags Leap District the grapes for Relentless are a proprietary blend of Syrah and Petite Sirah. 2013 Growing Season This was an ideal vintage that served up nothing but warm sun-soaked days and perfect chilly nights from spring through early autumn. The consistency of heat and coolness created a superb growing season in which we harvested fruit at delicious ripeness bursting with rich color and flavor. Food Affinities A bold wine like Relentless complements similar concentrated flavors found in dishes such as Syrah-braised short ribs smoked lamb with Relentless reduction roast duck as well as beef and game. Aged dry cheeses such as Cheddar Abbaye De Belloc and Manchego also pair deliciously. Winemaker’s Comments Pull the cork on this vintage and you’ll find an inky liquid feast – aromas and flav