Schaefer 03 GH Sptlese

[Rahsaan]

2003 Willi Schaefer Graacher Himmelreich Sptlese #13

Drinking very nicely. Mellowing and firming a bit in the middle but still lively flowery and fresh (especially considering the vintage) and giving lots of pleasure over a slightly-spicy Chinese meal.

 

[Mark Davis]

for the note Rahsaan...I didn't buy too many of the 03s, but looks like I have some G-D Spat 10 and 15....I think I'll check in on them...assuming I can find them.

How's the acidity?

-mark

 

[Salil Benegal]

Did Schaefer do anything wrong in the 03 vintage? I've had a couple of his Domprobst Spatlese (#s 9 and 11) that were stunning with a lightness and refreshment I've found from very few other producers. That Himmelreich also sounds excellent.

 

[Rahsaan]

originally posted by Mark Davis: looks like I have some G-D Spat 10 and 15....I think I'll check in on them...assuming I can find them.

How's the acidity?

-mark

The acidity is refreshing (although not brisk) and blind you would not at all think 2003. Lovely stuff. I have also enjoyed GD spatlese #11 which was in the same style, although I haven't had 10 or 15.

 

[David M. Bueker]

You've had 10 but not 10 or 15?

 

[Rahsaan]

originally posted by David M. Bueker:
You've had 10 but not 10 or 15?

Thanks. Typo! I was typing too quickly.

Now corrected.