2010 Shafer Syrah Relentless
Wine Advocate | Rating: 97
The extraordinary 2010 Relentless (96% Syrah and 4% Petite Sirah) offers up notes of graphite, subtle wood charcoal, barbecue smoke, blackberry, blueberry and raspberry fruit, and hints of spice and meat. This full-bodied, supple-textured, exceptionally rich Syrah already has a certain accessibility, but should age well for two decades.Author: Robert ParkerInternational Wine Cellar | Rating: 91
(15.8% alcohol; a 96/4 blend of syrah and petite sirah): Saturated full ruby. Pungent, expressive aromas of blackberry, minerals, spices and game. Densely packed, concentrated and sweet, showing very good energy to its dark berry and licorice flavors. Finishes with sweet tannins and lovely length. Wears its high alcohol gracefully and comes across as a bit more serious than the equally strong 2009 bottling.Author: Stephen TanzerIssue: May/June 2014Wine Spectator | Rating: 95
Firm, rich and dense, this combines power with finesse, offering a deep mix of chewy dark berry, dark chocolate, black licorice, road tar, tobacco and loamy earth flavors, tightly wound and leading to a long finish. Syrah and Petite Sirah.Author: James Laube
Self | Rating: 93
Author: DanlSelf | Rating: 93
Not as concentrated as earlier vintages. More red currants and even some raspberries. Good body and a soft finish.Author: Litig8tr
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Collector Data For This Wine
- 408 bottles owned
- 83 collectors
- Average collector rating: 93
(Out of 83 collectors)