Shafer 2019 Relentless, Napa Valley Oakville you don't find Russian River

you don't find Russian River Chardonnay at this price point

The wine was aged in 35% new French oak barrels before bottling

but earlier bottling and a bit less whole cluster influence work well to accentuate the textural presence and intensity of the fruit

These are not for those craving tiny

juicy acidity and a long finish with iron and herbal tones

Shafer 2019 Relentless, Napa Valley Oakville you don't find Russian River96 Points Limited new release from Shafer! 96 Points Jeb Dunnuck: "The 2019 Relentless is mostly Syrah, yet the cuve always includes a good bit of Petite Sirah, with 11% in the 2019. A deep purple hued blockbuster of a Syrah, it offers loads of ripe blackberries, ground pepper, sappy herbs, and violet like aromas and flavors. One of those wines that delivers richness and intensity with no sensation of weight of heaviness, it has terrific balance, ripe