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Shafer Relentless Syrah(2002)

Varietal Composition 80% Syrah, 20% Petite Sirah Alcohol 14.9% Cooperage 30 months in 100% new French oak barrels (Allier & Tronçais) Food Affinities A heavyweight 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.
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A blend of 81% Syrah and 19% Petite Syrah, the inky/purple-colored 2001 Relentless exhibits notes of creosote/graphite intermixed with blackberry liqueur and acacia flower characteristics. This full-bodied, intense effort's beautiful integration of new oak, acidity, and tannin make it accessible now, but there is plenty of structure underneath the rush of fruit and glycerin. Drink this stunning effort over the next decade.
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November 2007
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November 2007
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