Shafer Relentless, Napa Valley, USA

思福酒莊堅韌園紅葡萄酒

點擊次數：16117

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

Incredibly intense, with dense, focused, vivid black cherry, berry, spice, cassis, herb and licorice flavors. Lush, supple textured, round and elegant, it1s quite peppery, nonetheless, and framed in ripe, meaty tannins. Named for the relentless efforts of winemaker Elias Fernandez, the wine is silky smooth and long at the end. An outstanding first Syrah from this winery, best known for Cabernet.——J.M.(5/1/2002)—— 94