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Willi Schaefer, Graacher Domprobst Riesling Auslese 1975 98
weingut-willi-schaefer.de At 48 years this auslese shows an unbelievable depth of colour: a deep golden nectar. There is great richness of fruit, balanced with verve and freshness. Aromatics of ripe golden nectarine, honey, ginger and bruised apples give a sense of its evolution. The palate surprises with lively lemon Starburst, and complementary peach syrup, honey and candied ginger. Drink 2023-2032 Alcohol 8.5%
Willi Schaefer, Graacher Domprobst Riesling Auslese 2013 98
US$127-$140 Linwood, Union Square
The 2013 vintage was a trying one in the Mosel but, 10 years later, this wine is stunning. Gorgeous petrol aromas, with notes of cardamom and grilled peach. Sweet fleshy fruit flavours of ripe pineapple, peach and candied ginger alongside rich honeyed pear balanced by gorgeous acidity and an intense mineral core. Drink 2023-2030 Alc 7.5%
1 Willi Schaefer, Graacher Domprobst Riesling Spätlese 2018 96
US$165-$199 Dee Vee Wines, Kogod This spätlese, with seven years of bottle age, is a thing to behold. A beautiful intensity of aromas that offer grilled pineapple and salinity. The palate is unbelievable: toasted marshmallows, juicy grilled pineapple, honeyed ginger, an intense tasting experience. Perfectly balanced purity of fruit with crystalline minerality. Drink 2023-2025 Alc 7.5%
2 Willi Schaefer, Graacher Domprobst Riesling Kabinett 2022 95 POA $ Courtier This balances perfectly the richness of the slate terroir with fresh, zesty fruit. Aromatics show some slightly reduced notes of flint, pencil lead and streaks of graphite. The palate matches this intensity with flavours of crushed stone, graphite and spice, and a zesty hint of greengage. There is an overall ethereal character that gives the wine so much freshness and laser focus. Drink 2023-2030 Alc 7.5%
Willi Schaefer, Graacher Domprobst Riesling Spätlese 2021 95 £375 (ib) Farr Vintners Christoph and Andrea call
