Willi Schaefer
Graacher Himmelreich Spätlese Riesling
Mosel, Germany
A bit early to tell it's whole story, but incredibly expressive. Crushed slate, orange marmalade, and this is where it gets weird, but I swear it's accurate...pencil erasers, party baloons, minerality so high, it could be pop-rocks. Finish is medium plus, and cleanly with some slight chalky notes and petrol. Wish it would hold longer on the acidity. Overall, an incredible value, for the triple Hamilton's, you get quite an experience. It's no Donnhoff or Prum, yet still a wonderfully variant showing.
A bit early to tell it's whole story, but incredibly expressive. Crushed slate, orange marmalade, and this is where it gets weird, but I swear it's accurate...pencil erasers, party baloons, minerality so high, it could be pop-rocks. Finish is medium plus, and cleanly with some slight chalky notes and petrol. Wish it would hold longer on the acidity. Overall, an incredible value, for the triple Hamilton's, you get quite an experience. It's no Donnhoff or Prum, yet still a wonderfully variant showing.
1 person found it helpfulAug 29th, 2015
Wow, lime, green apples, juicy pear, slate and a touch of honey. A clean and fresh palate, tastes dry but is not, a beautifully elegant and well balanced wine.
Wow, lime, green apples, juicy pear, slate and a touch of honey. A clean and fresh palate, tastes dry but is not, a beautifully elegant and well balanced wine.
Jun 5th, 2015
'12 is singing. Full citrus, petrol, mineral and acid.
'12 is singing. Full citrus, petrol, mineral and acid.
Mar 19th, 2015
Christoph & Andrea #Schaefer brought a modest 750ml bottle of their magnificent 2012 Graacher #Himmelreich #Spätlese--as good as anyone's fruity #Riesling and one of my favorites. #KellerParty
Christoph & Andrea #Schaefer brought a modest 750ml bottle of their magnificent 2012 Graacher #Himmelreich #Spätlese--as good as anyone's fruity #Riesling and one of my favorites. #KellerParty
Sep 8th, 2014
Moscatel, acidity, freshness delicious
Moscatel, acidity, freshness delicious
Jul 5th, 20142012 is by far one of the finest #German vintages in recent memory and #WilliSchaefer's seamless #Rieslings are the absolute HAMMER!!!
2012 is by far one of the finest #German vintages in recent memory and #WilliSchaefer's seamless #Rieslings are the absolute HAMMER!!!
Feb 21st, 2014
First time having a German wine and absolutely in love with this one! Crisp green apple, sweet floral and clean finish
First time having a German wine and absolutely in love with this one! Crisp green apple, sweet floral and clean finish
Jul 9th, 2016