a 2007 pair from Willi

I hav long enjoyed the wines of Willi Schaefer, and have visited for an exceptional tasting once. The difference in the two wines below is the AP number, in small print on the label. In this instance the wines are from slightly different plots within the same vineyard. The Schaefer Graacher Domprobst wines tend to be more earthy/minerally than those from their Graacher Himmelreich plots.

2007 Willi Schaefer Graacher Domprobst Riesling Spatlese AP#12 8%
Mosel

Gold colour, red apple, spices, honey, citrus, whispers of tropical fruits. Deliciously swete, and fresh, and textured, The palate is creamy textured, with some stonefruit character and just so damn refreshing. Fresh fruit beckons.

Drink to 2032, 92 points

2007 Willi Schaefer Graacher Domprobst Riesling Spatlese AP#5 8%
Mosel

A mirror of the above, with slightly more of everything; weight, texture, fruit depth, spices and some attractive green herbs. Gorgeous,

Drink to 2035, 93 points

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