Willi Schaefer Willi Schaefer Graacher Domprobst Auslese #14 2012 1500ml

Pale golden yellow. Pear, peppermint and vanilla on the seductive nose, complicated by a hint of nut oil. Glazed apricot and honey provide a luscious texture that's stimulated by bright acidity and insistent slate. Luxuriant but nonetheless elegant, with a pronounced spiciness on the extremely long finish, this is one of the great ausleses of the vintage. 94 JOEL PAYNE, www.vinous.com