TN: 2019 Willi Schaefer Graacher Domprobst Riesling Spätlese #5

Andrew_K · September 30, 2021, 11:04pm

2019 Willi Schaefer Graacher Domprobst Riesling Spätlese #5 - Germany, Mosel Saar Ruwer (9/30/2021)
Pop and pour. Incredibly open right from the bottle. Slight petrol nose. Initially a bit tight, but perfect balance of acidity and fruit. Opens over time to reveal orchard fruits, apricot and honey with a firm backbone of acidity. The complexity is astounding at such a young age. Finish lingers wonderfully and calls you back for more. So young but so enjoyable. (94 pts.)

David_Bu3ker · October 1, 2021, 12:11am

So…Schaefer!

Brian_S_t_o_t_t_e_r · October 1, 2021, 1:39am

Nice to see it’s showing well. Reposting my TN on this special wine from earlier in the year:

2019 Willi Schaefer Graacher Domprobst Riesling Spätlese #5 - Germany, Mosel Saar Ruwer (12/31/2020)
I can’t remember the last time I had a young spätlese or auslese that had this much complexity.

Light yellow color. Expressive nose of ripe peach, mango, orange blossom, lavender, and a touch of lemon-tinged chamomile tea. Incredibly well balanced, with auslese-like sweetness and intensity, bright acidity, and slate mineral tones with a touch of spritz. The palate is clean and predominantly yellow-fruited with notes of tangerine, yellow flowers, whipped cream, and fresh-cut herbs lingering on a finish that seems to go on eternally, or at least until the next sip.

I’ve had this wine in several vintages (along with a couple bottles at maturity), and can say this is my favorite young showing thus far. While I’m saddened to now be priced out of Willi Schaefer auslesen bottlings, this continues to be a no-brainer purchase for me. (96 pts.)

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God I love Willi Schaefer.

Rodrigo_B · October 1, 2021, 2:03am

Can’t go wrong with Willi Scharfer. A yearly purchase for me

Mike_Grammer · October 1, 2021, 2:29pm

especially not in this vintage? Mouthwatering TN