Schaefer/Willi Riesling Kabinett Graacher Himmelreich 2018

92+ points John Gilman (View From the Cellar): “The 2018 Himmelreich Kabinett from Christophe Schaefer is a superb bottle, with classic delicacy and filigree one expects from this Prädikat level. The lovely nose wafts from the glass in a very pure mix of grapefruit, lime, a touch of wild yeasts, a beautiful base of slate, a whisper of petrol and a lovely topnote of violet. On the palate the wine is pure, medium-full and succulent at the core, with lovely backend mineral drive, bright acids and excellent length and grip on the complex finish. This is eight percent alcohol this year, with eight grams of acidity and around fifty grams of residual sugar. Just a lovely bottle and really showing well for having just been bottled. 2023-2060. (Mar/Apr 2019)”

92 points Stuart Pigott (JamesSuckling.com): “This is very pure and offers aromas of ripe nectarines and limes with a stony edge. The palate has a beautifully fleshy feel with succulent white peaches on offer. The balance is good here, as is the freshness. Drink now. (12/16/19)”

92 points David Schildknecht (Vinous): “From behind yeasty fermentative notes emerge scents of lemon, apple and wet stone. The midpalate impression is sleek and lithe, delivering a lemon- and vanilla-cream-like sense of richness but also abundant, bright juiciness. The buoyantly and refreshingly lingering finish adeptly integrates the wine’s considerable residual sugar while displaying delightful transparency to stony and alkaline nuances. Incidentally, acidity here is not quite eight grams, yet, as indicated, the wine by no means lacks for tang or animation. Drink: 2020-2032. (Nov 2020)”