Willi Schaefer - Graacher Himmelreich Riesling Kabinett 2022 (750ml)

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Producer	Willi Schaefer
Country	Germany
Region	Mosel
Varietal	Riesling
Vintage	2022
Sku	115901
Size	750ml
ABV	13.00%

Willi Schaefer Description

Williams

95 points James Suckling

Wonderful nose of spring meadows and ferns with delicate stone fruit aromas filling out the complex and very detailed picture. Astonishing silky elegance and a freshness that defies easy description, but makes us swoon. And in spite of the incredible depth this is so transparent and refined right through the very long finish. Drink or hold. (8/2023)

94 points Decanter

Great elegance and focus. The aromatics of lime zest and pronounced notes of spiced pear intermingle with notes of freshly cut nectarine. The Himmelreich is all about fruit character for the Schaefer wines. The palate is a blend of cardamom, nectarine flesh and honeyed pear. Its fleshy, textured fruit balances intensity with what Christoph calls ‘a light impression'. (CP) (10/2023)

94 points Vinous

The 2022 Graacher Himmelreich Kabinett is a little subdued on the nose. The palate, however, is a tender veil of fruit: vivid citrus is expressed as tart lemon sorbet, gaining a slightly fuller sweetness and a hint of Mirabelle on the mid-palate. The lightness of the body is sensational, beguiling with lemony zestiness and brightness. This lightness is incredibly seductive. (Sweet) (AK) (10/2023)

93 points Wine Advocate

The 2022 Graacher Himmelreich Riesling Kabinett is clear, bright and fresh on the still young and yeasty nose that shows a coolish, flinty character with ripe, well-concentrated fruit and dark slate notes. On the palate, this is a round and charming, mouth-filling and fruity but finessed and balanced Kabinett from the Himmelreich. This is a very elegant and alluring style, but it will be even more so after some years of bottle age. The finish is delicate, fresh and frisky, saline and citric but not at all aggressive; in fact, it is mouth-tickling and caressing but also salivating. Another gorgeous Kabinett from the Schaefer family. 7.5% stated alcohol. Screw-cap closure. (SR) (5/2023)

K&L Notes

92 points Mosel Fine Wines: "AP: 02 23. The 2022er Graacher Himmelreich Riesling Kabinett is a fruity-styled wine with a beautiful even if initially slightly closed nose made of pear, mirabelle, citrusy elements, cassis, earthy spices, and fine herbal notes. The wine is superbly juicy and precise on the palate where tart elements mingle with spicy elements. The finish is subtle, intense, and multi-layered. This is a beautiful Kabinett in the making. 2032-2042." (06/2023)