2022 Graacher Domprobst Riesling Kabinett, Willi Schaefer

The 2022 Graacher Domprobst Riesling Kabinett is pure, cool and flinty on the deep, dark and discreet, more aristocratic nose compared to the Himmelreich. It is utterly complex and with bright shimmers in the darkness of the Domprobst due to the flavors of juicy Sicilian lemons. Round, lush and elegant on the palate, this is a highly refined and saline, beautifully balanced and weightless as well as seamless Kabinett with a savory finish. Perfect balance. 7.5% stated alcohol. Natural cork. Tasted at the domaine in May 2023. ~ (94) Stephan Reinhardt, Robert Parker's Wine Advocate 5-31-2023

The staggering nose of fresh pineapple invites you to a voyage to the tropics with their rich colors and lush vegetation. Then comes the no less amazing palate which is simultaneously extraordinary in concentration yet miraculously feather light. Great citrusy freshness, but it’s impossible to say which citrus fruit it is because it seems to flicker from Amalfi lemon to bergamot and then to pomelo, and on and on. Almost endless finish with the merest hint of unfermented grape sweetness. Drink or hold. ~ (98) James Suckling, JamesSuckling.com 8-3-2023

Not much nose. But racy, delicate and lively underneath – positively filigree. Very detailed. ~ (16.5) Jancis Robinson, JancisRobinson.com 9-6-2023