2016 Graacher Himmelreich Riesling Kabinett Willi Schaefer, Mosel-Saar-Ruwer

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate - 2016 Graacher Himmelreich Riesling Kabinett, Willi Schaefer

The 2016 Graacher Himmelreich Riesling Kabinett displays a stony and floral bouquet with ripe white fruit aromas. Round, lush and sweet, with a refreshing and grippy minerality, this is a charming Riesling with mouthwatering salinity and precision in the very salty, titillating finish. - Stephan Reinhardt, Apr. 2018

Mosel Fine Wines - 2016 Graacher Himmelreich Riesling Kabinett, Willi Schaefer

This offers a gorgeous nose of melon, herbs and spices, with a citrusy and peachy element only lurking in the background at this (early) stage. The wine proves nicely playful and delicately zesty on the palate and leaves a nice feel in the hugely complex and elegant finish. This only needs time to develop its full potential. It could ultimately exceed our expectations if the fresher side takes the upper hand at maturity. 2026-2041. - Jun. 2017

Vinous - 2016 Graacher Himmelreich Riesling Kabinett, Willi Schaefer

Apple blossom, honeysuckle and clover on the nose reemerge as seductive inner-mouth perfume on a polished palate, accompanied by a juicy abundance of fresh apple, grapefruit and white peach. The delicacy and refreshment, not to mention lusciousness of fruit, conveyed on this Kabinett’s lingering finish render it almost impossible for me to spit. “It was like that already in February,” remarked Christoph Schaefer with a grin. - David Schildknecht, Jan. 2018