DRC, Romanee Conti Vintage:2008 Shafer described 2011 as "London

Shafer described 2011 as "London in Napa Valley

and the wine was alternatively in barrique and stainless steel

earth and sauvage hints add considerable depth to the dark berry fruit and cassis aromas

The palate mixes that chalky minerality with the juiciness of the Garnacha

DRC, Romanee Conti Vintage:2008 Shafer described 2011 as "LondonMild bricking. Plenty of secondary and sous bois notes are present on the cool, elegant and airy nose that reflects notes of spice, earth, dried flower and leather. The sleek, intense and rich medium bodied flavors are supported by bright acidity on the ever so slightly lean but highly persistent finish where the sense of minerality really builds as it sits on the palate. I would observe that, like a number of 2002s today, the palate is more youthful