1999 Shafer Syrah Relentless

The debut release of Syrah, from a 17-acre vineyard planted in the southern Napa Valley, was named Relentless. There are 1,900 cases of this cuvee, which spends 28 months in new French oak. The 1999 Relentless (81% Syrah and 19% Petite Sirah) has been previously reviewed (in issue #139) and is listed for academic purposes only. It is a fabulous wine that was equaled by what was produced in 2000, and surpassed by its 2001 counterpart. Tel. (707) 944-2877; Fax (707) 944-9454