White
Graacher Himmelreich Spätlese Riesling
Germany
Fact sheet
- Type
- White
- Grape
- Riesling
- Country
- Germany
- Appellation
- Graacher Himmelreich
- Body
- light
- Acidity
- high
- Sweetness
- medium
Food pairing
frutos do mar · salada cítrica · culinária asiática apimentada · queijos cremosos
Rated vintages
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201590 pts
Equal parts mineral and fruit welded together by lemon-lime acidity, this light-footed spätlese embodies the Mosel. It's punchy and spine-tingling on the palate, finishing long with meandering notes of salt and crushed stone. Delicately concentrated, it's also quaffable and refr…
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201490 pts
Delicate whiffs of tangerine and lime intensify on the palate of this Spätlese Riesling, complemented by swathes of green herb and pine frond. It's superlight in texture, yet penetrating, showering the palate in sweet-tart grapefruit and Meyer lemon flavors. The finish is crisp…
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201386 pts
Bruised apple and smoke notes penetrate throughout this pert, delicately framed Riesling. Rich honey and peach flavors cast warmth onto its tart, briskly acidic midpalate.
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201192 pts
There's an intense punch of sweet yellow peach on this lip-smackingly delicious Spätlese. Hints of savory spice and struck flint, and a deep, rippling minerality adds complexity and depth through the finish.
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200992 pts
The three Himmelreich '09 spätleses tasted were all terrific, with this example showing great intensity and power without excessive weight. Apple and lime notes are underscored by something akin to liquid slate, while citrus notes linger on the long, vibrant finish.