Relentless 2017 - Shafer Vineyards
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Shafer Vineyards Relentless is an expressive California red wine from Syrah (90%) and Petit Sirah (10%) grape varieties.
Translated, Relentless means "relentless." This wine is therefore dedicated to the relentless pursuit of perfection of the winemaker Elias Fernandez.
The glass shows an almost dark violet colour. The bouquet delights with aromas of dark noble plums and dried figs. This is accompanied by hints of freshly ground pepper, black truffle and some smoke. The palate is pampered by a silky texture and a wonderfully balanced, full-bodied body. The tannins are perfectly integrated into this red wine. The final convinces length and multi-layered fruit nuances.
Vinification of the Shafer Relentless
The harvest for this red wine takes place exclusively by hand. The grapes are carefully selected in the wine cellar before fermenting the mash in stainless steel tanks. After the fermentation process, this wine is aged for 30 months in French oak barriques (Allier and Troncais).
Food recommendation for the Relentless by Shafer
This dry red wine from California is the perfect accompaniment to cold appetizers - especially carpaccio - grilled vegetables or even spicy goulash stews.
Awards for the Shafer Vineyard Relentless
- Vinous: 93 points for 2015 Wine
- Spectator: 93 points for 2015
- Robert M. Parker: 95+ points for 2014 and 2015
- Wine Spectator: 91 points for 2014
- Antonio Galloni: 95 points for 2014
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| Product type: | Wine |
| Type of Wine: | Red wine |
| Wine colour: | Red |
| Taste: | dry |
| Occasion & Theme: | family event , Gift for good friends , perfect for an evening in front of the chimney , surprise connoisseurs , winter wine |
| Vintage: | 2017 |
| Wine acidity in g/l: | 6,6 |
| Residual sugar in g/l: | 2,7 |
| Country: | USA |
| Region: | California (US) |
| Sub region: | Napa Valley (US) |
| Location: | Stags Leap District |
| Grape Variety: | Durif (Petite Sirah) , Shiraz |
| Cuvée: | Rebsortencuvée |
| Ageing in: | small barrel |
| Maturation: | French Oak , Barrique 225 l |
| Duration of maturation (in Months): | 30 |
| Awards: | Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate - 95+ Punkte , Vinous Antonio Galloni - 93 Punkte , Wine Spectator - 93 Punkte |
| Soil: | granite , gravel |
| Harvest: | Handpicked |
| Aromas & Palate Notes: | Sour cherry , Prune , Vanilla , Plum |
| Mouthfeel/ Texture: | silky |
| Finish: | long |
| Style: | New World , classic |
| Optimal serving temperature in °C: | 15 - 18 |
| Food Pairing: | spicy food |
| Glass Recommendation: | Bordeauxglas |
| Sommelier selections: | Masterclass |
| Bottle size in L: | 0,75 |
| Bottle Design & Features: | Burgundy Style , classic |
| Shutter type: | Cork |
| storage capacity in years from the vintage year: | 30 |
| Alcohol % ABV: | 15,5 |
| Allergens & Misc. Ingredients: | contains sulfites and sulfur dioxide |
| Distributor: | Weinkontor Freund GmbH - DE-ÖKO-001 - Nienkamp 17 - 33829 Borgholzhausen - Deutschland |
| Item.-nr: | 70172-US-RW-BL-032-14 |
