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2006 Shafer Vineyards Syrah & Shiraz (Other than French) "Relentless"

Winery: Shafer Vineyards

Vintage: 2006

Wine Name/Vineyard: "Relentless"

Wine Category: Syrah & Shiraz (Other than French)

Grape blend: 84% Syrah & 16% Petite Sirah

Bottle size: 750 ml

Region: Napa Valley

State or country: CA

Price: $76

Cases produced: 3,800

KWG Score: 92.4 (based on 5 reviews)

Ken's Wine Rating: Very Good+ (90)

Review date: January 3, 2010

Wine Review: This very dark opaque purple colored wine opens with a big and rich blackberry and blueberry bouquet. On the palate, this wine is full bodied, balanced, and has a round mouthfeel. The flavor profile is a ripe blackberry and black currant blend with lots of black pepper mixed in. The finish is quite dry and its dusty tannins coat your mouth and linger for a while. Pair this full throttle Syrah with beef bourguignon. Enjoy - Ken

Winemaker Notes: "This blend of Syrah and Petite Sirah is a juicy feast of black plum, blackberries, meatiness, coffee, briar fruit, black pepper and mocha. The ripe tannins bring it all together for a delicious, long-lasting finish." — ELIAS FERNANDEZ

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