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96 points Mosel Fine Wines: “AP: 14 19. The 2018er Graacher Domprobst Riesling Auslese AP 14 was harvested at 108° Oechsle and was fermented down to fully sweet levels of residual sugar. A whiff of volatile quickly gives way to gorgeous scents of almond, whipped cream, caraway and citrusy fruits. The wine is beautifully playful and elegant on the palate. Some superb acidity kicks in and provides a superb sense of structure to the long and intense finish. This is a superb Auslese in the making with a lot of tension and precision. 2028-2048. (Jun 2019)”
95 points Stuart Pigott (JamesSuckling.com): “Crystalline purity of white pepper, sushi, sea salt, rosemary and citrus. Electric acidity holds layers of sweet peaches and apricots at bay, while refreshening the entire mouth. Medium-sweet, but very long. Drink now or hold. (12/16/19)”
95 points CellarTracker.com community score.
94 points David Schildknecht (Vinous): “This came from more concentrated material [than the A.P. #11] with a higher percentage of botrytis,’ explained Schaefer. Quince jelly, marzipan and penetratingly pungent anise and caraway distillates inform the nose and the glossy, glycerol-rich palate. Intriguingly, though – perhaps as a function of botrytis influence – there is an underlying firmness of texture in contrast with A.P. #11’s creaminess. I was not wrong in anticipating a confectionary finish, but from somewhere the wine also manages to pull a counteracting modicum of primary pear and apple juiciness to balance its richness and sweetness. Moreover, a sense of bittersweet green herbal concentration enhances the balance and complexity of this remarkably persistent libation. It should prove especially fascinating and worthwhile to follow (though certainly you don’t have to be in a pinch to open a bottle now). Drink: 2020-2050. (Nov 2020)”
96 points Mosel Fine Wines: “AP: 14 19. The 2018er Graacher Domprobst Riesling Auslese AP 14 was harvested at 108° Oechsle and was fermented down to fully sweet levels of residual sugar. A whiff of volatile quickly gives way to gorgeous scents of almond, whipped cream, caraway and citrusy fruits. The wine is beautifully playful and elegant on the palate. Some superb acidity kicks in and provides a superb sense of structure to the long and intense finish. This is a superb Auslese in the making with a lot of tension and precision. 2028-2048. (Jun 2019)”
95 points Stuart Pigott (JamesSuckling.com): “Crystalline purity of white pepper, sushi, sea salt, rosemary and citrus. Electric acidity holds layers of sweet peaches and apricots at bay, while refreshening the entire mouth. Medium-sweet, but very long. Drink now or hold. (12/16/19)”
95 points CellarTracker.com community score.
94 points David Schildknecht (Vinous): “This came from more concentrated material [than the A.P. #11] with a higher percentage of botrytis,’ explained Schaefer. Quince jelly, marzipan and penetratingly pungent anise and caraway distillates inform the nose and the glossy, glycerol-rich palate. Intriguingly, though – perhaps as a function of botrytis influence – there is an underlying firmness of texture in contrast with A.P. #11’s creaminess. I was not wrong in anticipating a confectionary finish, but from somewhere the wine also manages to pull a counteracting modicum of primary pear and apple juiciness to balance its richness and sweetness. Moreover, a sense of bittersweet green herbal concentration enhances the balance and complexity of this remarkably persistent libation. It should prove especially fascinating and worthwhile to follow (though certainly you don’t have to be in a pinch to open a bottle now). Drink: 2020-2050. (Nov 2020)”
| Product SKU | 338028 |
| Producer | Schaefer/Willi |
| Country | Germany |
| Region | Mosel |
| Varietal | Riesling |
| Designation | Auslese |
| Vintage | 2018 |
| Size | 375ml |
| Color | White |
| ABV | 5.0-9.0% |
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