Relentless is a red produced by Shafer Vineyards in Napa Valley, Napa Valley, United States. Made from Syrah and Petite Sirah. Cellarion's sommeliers have reviewed the drink window of 2 vintages; members see when each one is ready. Track this wine and manage your cellar with Cellarion — the free, open-source wine app at cellarion.app.
Type: Red
Appellation: Napa Valley
Region: Napa Valley
Country: United States
Grapes: Syrah, Petite Sirah
Tasting profile
Structure: full-bodied, high tannin, medium acidity, dry
Shafer's Relentless is a Syrah from the winery's hillside estate vineyards, typically about 90% Syrah with Petite Sirah adding colour and grip. It is labelled Napa Valley. The fruit is dense and dark, with blackberry liqueur and plum, lifted by violet, cracked pepper and incense, over smoked meat and graphite. Sweet French oak frames it. It is full-bodied and muscular, with firm tannins and a long, powerful finish. It needs several years in bottle to unwind and is built for a decade or more.
When to drink
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Where it comes from
Napa Valley, United States
Napa Valley is a compact, sun-warmed valley in northern California, an hour or so above San Francisco, and it is the name that turned American wine into a serious global player.
Syrah
Syrah is a red grape from the Northern Rhône in France, responsible for some of the world's most dramatic, savoury reds.
Petite Sirah
Petite Sirah is a red grape that originated in France as Durif, a cross of Syrah and the obscure Peloursin, though it found its lasting fame in California and Australia.
More wines
From Shafer Vineyards
- Hillside Select — Shafer Vineyards, Stags Leap District
- One Point Five — Shafer Vineyards, Stags Leap District
- Red Shoulder Ranch Chardonnay — Shafer Vineyards, Carneros
More red wines from Napa Valley
- Bin 600 California Collection Cabernet - Shiraz — Penfolds, Napa Valley
- 1858 Cabernet Sauvignon — Caymus Vineyards, Napa Valley
- ARTEMIS Cabernet Sauvignon — Stag's Leap Wine Cellars, Napa Valley
- Adaptation Cabernet Sauvignon — Adaptation by Accendo Cellars, Napa Valley
Frequently asked questions
Where is Relentless from?
Relentless is produced by Shafer Vineyards in Napa Valley, Napa Valley, United States.
What grapes are in Relentless?
Relentless is a blend of Syrah and Petite Sirah.