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Willi Schaefer, Riesling Graacher Himmelreich Spatlese, 2023

White Wine from Mosel, Germany
by Willi Schaefer
$63.99
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Willi Schaefer’s wines have an almost cult-like following, and for good reason—few producers capture the Mosel’s ethereal beauty with such effortless grace. The Graacher Himmelreich vineyard, known for its slightly more open-knit and fruit-forward expression compared to the firmer Domprobst, is a perfect canvas for Schaefer’s delicate touch. In the 2023 vintage, the wine shines with vibrant energy, balancing ripe fruit and electric acidity with pinpoint precision.

Juicy white peach, apricot, and Meyer lemon unfold over a backbone of slate-driven minerality, while a whisper of floral honey adds depth without weight. The sweetness is beautifully integrated, never overpowering, making this a Spätlese that feels almost weightless on the palate. Its natural tension and bright finish make it a stunning partner for spicy Asian dishes, fresh seafood, or simply an evening of slow appreciation. A wine that will age gracefully for decades but is nearly impossible to resist now.

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More about Willi Schaefer

Christoph and Andrea Schaefer don't have much land (just over four hectares), but that’s not really why their wines are so hard to get. If they had twice the acreage it would still sell out many times over. The wines are just that good – and that coveted by collectors (and drinkers!) worldwide.

In fact, they're a sort of platonic ideal of Mosel Riesling. The family is one of Germany’s great traditionalist producers, doing everything old school and low tech, but making absolute pure and marvelously complex wines – the kind that are often called “filigreed.” With lots of ungrafted old vines (phylloxera doesn't do so well in the stony slate soils) they have intense minerality, but with plenty of sun on the steep, steep slopes, there’s tons of laser-focused fruit, too.

Wine Details

  • Grape Variety

    Riesling

  • Vintage

    2023

  • Size

    750ml

  • Style

    Crisp , Juicy , Minerally

  • Sweetness

    Off-Dry

  • Body

    Light Bodied

Flatiron's Take

From the Importer

Tasting Notes & Food Pairings

Perfect Pairings

Seared scallops, roasted white fish, vegetable tart, soft cheeses

Tasting Profile

Peach, apricot, and honey with balanced acidity and subtle sweetness. Medium-bodied with fruit concentration and a smooth, elegant finish.

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German Wines

Is there a better grape than Riesling? Is there a better value? Its fruit purity, its perfume, and its mineral nuance are all unparalleled. And for centuries, the top German Rieslings were priced accordingly: at least as expensive as the top red wines of Bordeaux and Burgundy. But nowadays you could spend a lifetime exploring Germany’s great Riesling-producing regions while staying well within your budget. You might take an occasional break to try Germany’s other white grapes or perhaps a glass of Spätburgunder (the local name for Pinot Noir). It’s time to get started!

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