News — Schaefer

Recent Purchases:
Bernaudeau, Chave, Clos Rougeard, Colin-Morey, Macle, Mugneret-Gibourg, Roulot & More

Before wrapping up, I can't resist mentioning 2014 Colin-Morey Chassagne 1er Abbaye de Morgeot Cuvee Clement et Emma and Krug's 164th Edition, based on the incredible 2008 vintage.

“Who would have known that such a hot and dry vintage could lead to such beautifully ethereal and balanced wines?"
2022 Willi Schaefer Graacher Domprobst Kabinett

Like many of the best 2022 Germans, Schaefer's collection defies expectations. In this warm year, Schaefer's wines are nimble and brilliant. 

"The potential is huge"
2019 Willi Schaefer Graacher Himmelreich Grosse Lage

The 2019 Himmelreich Grosse Lage is absolutely gorgeous. It boasts outrageous clarity with an intense yet ultra-fine expression 

Hitting the Bulls-Eye:
2018 Willi Schaefer Graacher Domprobst Spätlese #5

They are a historic benchmark and loved by every Riesling fan that we've met. However, in recent vintages, the quality has really shown just what a world-class estate this is. 

Absolutely Bulletproof
2018 Willi Schaefer Graacher Himmelreich & Domprobst Kabinett

We've learned to approach Willi Schaefer Kabinett offers with trepidation. This is where fans of the estate devote most of their attention.

"The wine is beautifully playful on the palate" - Mosel Fine Wines
2016 Willi Schaefer Wehlener Sonnenuhr Spätlese

After the 2011 vintage, Schaefer replanted the Wehlener Sonnenhuhr vineyard. There was no wine seen from the site until a 2015 Auslese was released. Today, we're happy to offer the first Wehlener Sonnenuhr Spätlese that we've seen from Schaefer in half a decade. 

2015 Willi Schaefer Graacher Domprobst Spätlesen #5 & #10

Schaefer's 2015s are simply beautiful.

2015 Willi Schaefer
Graacher Himmelreich & Domprobst Kabinett

"There are some legendary wines in the making and wine lovers should lay their hands onto some of these gems!" -Mosel Fine Wines It goes without saying, but Schaefer's 2015s are stunning.