2020 Wehlener Sonnenuhr Riesling Kabinett Willi Schaefer, Mosel-Saar-Ruwer (0,75l)

Mosel Fine Wines - 2020 Wehlener Sonnenuhr Riesling Kabinett, Willi Schaefer

The 2020er Wehlener Sonnenuhr Riesling Kabinett comes from the prime Redellay sector and was fermented down to fruity-styled levels of residual sugar. It offers a subtly ripe nose of melon, vineyard peach, apricot blossom, white flowers, brown sugar, and fine spices, all wrapped into some smoky elements. The wine develops the subtle creaminess of a light Spätlese on the palate. Seemingly smooth at first, a great feel of zest comes through and adds zing to the citrusy and minty-infused finish. The aftertaste blends riper flavors (melon, pear, and dark spices) with fresher citrusy zest.The whole wine oozes subtle creaminess delivered with light-feathered juiciness. 2030-2050. - Juli 2021

James Suckling - 2020 Wehlener Sonnenuhr Riesling Kabinett, Willi Schaefer

The range of aromas of this Kabinett spans the gulf between spring flowers and wet earth. Very cool and elegant, with a ton of slatey minerality that makes this sleek and svelte riesling extremely invigorating. And, yes, there is some unfermented grape sweetness in there, but it seems to float weightlessly in the air. The remarkable depth comes through at the very long and pure finish. Drink or hold. - Stuart Pigott, Sep. 2021