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2008 Relentless

Wine Spectator names 2008 Relentless
“Wine of the Year”

Everyone at the winery was thrilled and honored when Wine Spectator editors named Shafer’s 2008 Relentless “Wine of the Year.” Click here to hear James Laube talk about the wine and why it was selected for this prestigious recognition.

2008 Hillside Select
“Muscular and tightly wound, yet beautifully focused and proportioned, dense and chewy, with rich layers of dried currant, blackberry, spice and licorice flavors.”
— James Laube, Wine Spectator

2009 Relentless
“Brimming with dark, rich berry, loamy earth, crushed rock and espresso. This is a powerful expression that is also tapered and sophisticated, ending with all kinds of subtle nuances that come alive on the finish.”
— James Laube, Wine Spectator

2010 One Point Five
“… the 2010 impresses for its depth and sheer power … an utterly magnificent Cabernet that will challenge the top labels of many other properties.”
— Antonio Galloni, The Wine Advocate

2011 Red Shoulder Ranch
“… similar aromatic and flavor profile as the 2010 with more textural richness and oiliness … highly intriguing.”
— Antonio Galloni, The Wine Advocate

2010 Merlot
“[Shafer] has been making much-praised Merlot for many decades. The style is full-bodied, full-throttle …”
— Lettie Teague, The Wall St. Journal