2022 Graacher Riesling Q.b.A. trocken Willi Schaefer, Mosel-Saar-Ruwer (0,75l)

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate - 2022 Graacher Riesling Q.b.A. trocken, Willi Schaefer

Sourced predominantly in the Himmelreich and racked from the lees until March due to a slow fermentation of the dry and feinherb wines, the 2022 Graacher Riesling trocken opens with a clear, deep and flinty, still nicely reductive bouquet of ripe, aromatic and juicy yellow stone fruits. Bottled in late April, this is a round and elegant, mouth-filling, juicy and well-balanced Graacher with savory acidity and a stimulating, saline and citric finish. This is a gorgeous dry Riesling from Graach that didn't suffer any heatwaves like in 2018, 2019 or 2020, although it was an extraordinarily warm and dry vintage. 11.5% stated alcohol. Screw-cap closure. Tasted in May 2023. - Stephan Reinhardt, Mai 2023

Mosel Fine Wines - 2022 Graacher Riesling Q.b.A. trocken, Willi Schaefer

The 2022er Graacher Riesling Trocken comes mainly from the Grand Cru Himmelreich. It offers a very intense nose made of pear, citrusy elements, spices, and herbs. The wine proves superbly chiseled on the palate where a kick of tart zest adds a great sense of freshness to the underlying ripe and subtly creamy flavors. The wine is beautifully long and well balanced. The aftertaste proves deceptively shy but the finesse and elegance are truly remarkable. This stunning dry Riesling cruises far above the levels of an Estate wine! 2027-2037. - Juni 2023