2019 Shafer Vineyards 'Relentless', Napa Valley white blend earthy and herbaceous characters

earthy and herbaceous characters

and roasted baking spices

18% Cabernet Sauvignon

resulting in a wine so tightly integrated that the Bordeaux varietals are nearly indistinguishable from each other

very fine bubbles

2019 Shafer Vineyards 'Relentless', Napa Valley white blend earthy and herbaceous charactersThis powerful, rough hewn wine that contains 11% Petite Sirah holds extremely deep black and blue fruits in a framework of grippy tannins. A tight, reserved expression on the midpalate signals more aging is needed for best enjoyment. The wine's ripe, compelling, late harvest fruits match the massive structure. 96 POINTS WINE ENTHUSIAST