Willi Schaefer
Willi Schaefer Graacher Domprobst Riesling Beerenauslese
4.5
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WINE DESCRIPTION
Willi Schaefer Graacher Domprobst Riesling Beerenauslese is a highly sought-after wine produced by the renowned German winemaker, Willi Schaefer. The wine is made from Riesling grapes grown in the Graacher Domprobst vineyard, located in the Mosel region of Germany. The vineyard is known for its steep slopes and slate soils, which impart unique mineral flavors to the wine. The Beerenauslese style of the wine is made from grapes that have been left on the vine to fully ripen and develop botrytis, a beneficial fungus that concentrates the sugars and flavors in the grapes. The resulting wine is rich and complex, with notes of honey, apricot, and citrus, balanced by a refreshing acidity. Overall, Willi Schaefer Graacher Domprobst Riesling Beerenauslese is a truly exceptional wine that showcases the best of German winemaking.
NOTES FROM VINOVOSS SOMMELIER
This Willi Schaefer Graacher Domprobst Riesling Beerenauslese is a delightful expression of Riesling from Germany's Mosel region.It has a beautiful golden hue and the nose is full of alluring aromatics of apricot, honey, peach, and a hint of smoke. On the palate, the wine is sweet and creamy, with notes of honey and ripe stone fruits. The acidity is balanced and balanced and the finish is long and silky. Enjoy this special wine now or cellar for up to 30 years.
EXPERT RATING
4.5
DRINKING WINDOW
Now
2078
Profile
Sweetness:
Luscious
Dry
Lusciously Sweet
Alcohol:
Low
No/Low
Very High
Intensity:
Intense
Subtle
Powerful
Body:
Medium
Light Bodied
Full Bodied
Acidity:
Searing
Soft
Crisp
Tannin:
No tannin
No Tannin
Grippy
GRAPES (1)
Riesling
ORIGINS
Winery: Willi Schaefer
Region: Mosel
Germany is home to some of the world's most iconic wine regions, and Mosel is one of the most renowned. Located in the western part of the country, Mosel is a steep, narrow valley that follows the course of the Mosel River. It is one of the oldest wine regions in the world, with a history of winemaking that dates back to the Roman Empire.
Mosel has a long and storied history of winemaking. It was first planted by the Romans in the 1st century AD, and the region has been producing wine ever since. Today, Mosel is one of Germany's most important wine regions, producing some of the country's most sought-after wines. The region is known for its steep, terraced vineyards, which are planted on the banks of the Mosel River.CUSTOMER RATING
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