2018 | Willi Schaefer | Graacher Domprobst Riesling Spatlese 5

In the glass, Willi Schaefer Graacher Domprobst Riesling Spätlese #5 2020 displays a vibrant golden hue, inviting you to explore its enticing aromas. The nose reveals a beautiful bouquet of ripe peaches, citrus blossoms, and hints of honey. These delicate aromas set the stage for the wine's elegant and nuanced taste profile. On the palate, this Spätlese (late harvest) Riesling offers a perfect balance between sweetness and acidity. The luscious flavors of ripe stone fruits, such as apricots and nectarines, dance gracefully with zesty citrus notes and a touch of minerality. The wine's medium body and silky texture contribute to its overall finesse and make it a delight to savor.

Reviews:

• Wine Spectator: An enticing floral note starts off this spätlese, followed by flavors of nectarine, lime jelly and creamed pear. Silky and seductive, with vibrant acidity giving this energy and length. Hints of baking spice mark the mouthwatering finish.

• James Suckling: This has a wicked reductive edge now, so either don’t touch this for a long time, or let it open up in the glass (or, yes, decanter!). When it does finally give way, soak up the amazing, stoney nuances, freshly squeezed Japanese plums and Korean pears. Medium-bodied and tightly constructed on the palate, bound by a flinty texture with pointed acidity and crunchy lemon zest. Medium-long on the finish.

Producer Information

Weingut Willi Schaefer is a Mosel wine estate based in the village of Graach in Bereich Bernkastel. The winery is a member of the VDP and is solely devoted to the production of high-quality Riesling wines. The small family winery cultivates its Riesling grapes in parcels situated in the VDP-classified Erste Lage sites of Graacher Dompropst and Graacher Himmelreich in Graach, as well as Wehlener Sonnenuhr in Wehlen. These vineyards comprise of up to 100-year-old, ungrafted vines that lie on steep slopes of Devonian blue slate. The estate's Graach parcels enjoy south-to-southwest exposures that are bathed in sunlight throughout the day. This in combination with the cool climate typical of the Mosel region provides the ideal growing conditions for Riesling grapes.

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