Willi Schäfer Graacher Domprobst Riesling Auslese Ap 14 2011

The Schaefer 2011 Graacher Domprobst Riesling Auslese A.P. #14 turns a corner in fruit character, with musk melon and papaya, quince and honey signifying both botrytis and a riper sense of the healthy berries that were included. At the same time, the heady, haunting and seductive floral alliance of wisteria, rowan, and honeysuckle from the Spatlese #9 returns. Yet for all of this wine’s creaminess, rounded, honeyed richness, tropicality; and liquid florality, it somehow taps a seam of juicy primary apple-y fruit to insure that the finish lives up to its levity with a modicum of refreshment and an inducement to take the next sip. I imagine this will be worth following for 30-40 years. 94 points rated by David Schildknecht