Willi Schaefer Graacher Domprobst Riesling Spatlese #5 2018

Gorgeous nose of dried herbs, hay, greengage, whipped cream and smoky elements. Overtly fruity yet playful on the delicately creamy palate and leaves a clean and pure feel of herbs and spices in the long finish. 94 Points – Mosel Fine Wines, 2028-48 

Far more reserved out of the blocks than the #10 version, this wine will demand some extended bottle age. However, the potential is outstanding. The bouquet is a fine mix of pear, apple, salty slate minerality, bee pollen, petrol and spring flowers. On the palate it is deep, fullish and very precise, with superb cut, a great core and a slate bath of minerality on the long, tightly knit and focused finish. This will be stellar. 94+ Points – John Gilman, 2028-75

Delicate and dusty, almost smoky grapefruit aroma. Pure, zinging lemon fruit, sings with a clear citrus voice and the sweetness is barely visible in its perfect balance. Immense purity and delicacy even if it is primary now. 17.5 Points – Julia Harding, 2022-30