95 points John Gilman (View From the Cellar): "According to Christophe Schaefer, the 2018 Domprobst Auslese AP #11 has just a tiny touch of botrytis in it, as it has almost exclusively been produced from golden berries. The wine is truly stunning on both the nose and palate, with the bouquet soaring from the glass in a blaze of pear, yellow plum, fresh pineapple, a gorgeous base of slate, citrus blossoms, bee pollen and lilacs. On the palate the wine is pure, full-bodied, focused and zesty, with a lovely core, great backend mineral drive and outstanding complexity and grip on the vibrant, snappy and electric finish. This is just beautiful Auslese! 2026-2085. (Mar/Apr 2019)"
94 points Mosel Fine Wines: "AP: 11 19. The 2018er Graacher Domprobst Riesling Auslese AP 11 was harvested at 100° Oechsle from fully ripe grapes and only little botrytis impact and was fermented down to noble-sweet levels of residual sugar. This offers a beautiful nose of pear, citrusy fruits, a hint of apricot, spices and herbs. The wine is nicely playful yet creamy on the palate and leaves a gorgeously zesty feel in the long finish. The mouthwatering feel in the after-taste is simply to die for. 2028-2048. (Jun 2019)"
94 points CellarTracker.com community score.
93 points David Schildknecht (Vinous): "Schaefer termed this “a classic Auslese, rendered largely from tiny, golden-yellow fruits with a small share of botrytis.” Pure pear, quince and yellow cherry nectar are evoked on both the nose and the glossy palate, and suggestions of candied ginger and green herbal essences supply incisive and cooling counterpoint to the wine’s intense fruit concentration and soothing glycerol-richness. At the same time, there is a striking and by no means inharmonious juxtaposition of creaminess and subtle but animating brightness of fresh lime and grapefruit, these latter really coming to the fore on the vibrantly, intensely yet buoyantly sustained finish. Drink: 2020-2048. (Nov 2020)"
93 points Wine Spectator: "Crunchy in texture, with great intensity and a mineral-driven profile, accented by aromas and flavors of yellow apple and peach cobbler. Shows detailed structure, with electric acidity imparting energy and keeping the various elements intact. Unravels more and more with each sip. Best from 2022 through 2037. 135 cases imported. (4/30/20)"
94 points Mosel Fine Wines: "AP: 11 19. The 2018er Graacher Domprobst Riesling Auslese AP 11 was harvested at 100° Oechsle from fully ripe grapes and only little botrytis impact and was fermented down to noble-sweet levels of residual sugar. This offers a beautiful nose of pear, citrusy fruits, a hint of apricot, spices and herbs. The wine is nicely playful yet creamy on the palate and leaves a gorgeously zesty feel in the long finish. The mouthwatering feel in the after-taste is simply to die for. 2028-2048. (Jun 2019)"
94 points CellarTracker.com community score.
93 points David Schildknecht (Vinous): "Schaefer termed this “a classic Auslese, rendered largely from tiny, golden-yellow fruits with a small share of botrytis.” Pure pear, quince and yellow cherry nectar are evoked on both the nose and the glossy palate, and suggestions of candied ginger and green herbal essences supply incisive and cooling counterpoint to the wine’s intense fruit concentration and soothing glycerol-richness. At the same time, there is a striking and by no means inharmonious juxtaposition of creaminess and subtle but animating brightness of fresh lime and grapefruit, these latter really coming to the fore on the vibrantly, intensely yet buoyantly sustained finish. Drink: 2020-2048. (Nov 2020)"
93 points Wine Spectator: "Crunchy in texture, with great intensity and a mineral-driven profile, accented by aromas and flavors of yellow apple and peach cobbler. Shows detailed structure, with electric acidity imparting energy and keeping the various elements intact. Unravels more and more with each sip. Best from 2022 through 2037. 135 cases imported. (4/30/20)"
| Product SKU | 338030 |
| 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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