2021 Relentless

The 2021 Relentless is fabulous. In fact, the 2021 is the most refined edition of Relentless I can remember tasting. Vibrant and delineated, with terrific fruit purity, the 2021 shows impeccable balance. The flavors are still quite primary, but greater complexity will come with time. Impressive.

- Antonio Galloni (12/2023)

Another gorgeous wine in the lineup is the 2021 Relentless, a Syrah-dominated red delivering awesome red, blue, and black fruits supported by ground pepper, bacon fat, and chocolaty notes. It shows the vintage's purity and has full-bodied richness, ripe tannins, and a great finish. (12/2023)

The 2021 Relentless is a blend of 97% Syrah and just 3% Petite Sirah, all aged 28 months in 100% new French oak. Like the rest of the Shafer red wines, it has effortlessly absorbed the oak treatment, delivering blackberries and blueberries on the nose. Full-bodied, sturdy and tannic, it finishes long and dusty. Give it another couple of years to smooth out and then drink it over the next 15 years.

- Joe Czerwinski (10/2024)