2021 Willi Schaefer Wehlener Sonnenuhr Riesling Spatlese, Mosel

Very cool and restrained for this famous vineyard site, but there is some of the floral beauty that we associate with it. The excellent balance of juicy stone fruit character and vibrant acidity runs right through the long, super-clean, stony finish. Limited production. Drink or hold.

94 points jamessuckling.com

Based on healthy grapes that were selected in the same go like the Auslese that is based on the very few botrytis grapes, the 2021 Wehlener Sonnenuhr Riesling Spätlese shows a precise, fresh and finely reductive nose of cut slate and just-ripe but intense and concentrated Riesling berry aromas. Pristine and highly elegant on the palate, this is a textured and savory, very delicate and filigreed Spätlese with yellow apple aromas and remarkably refined but striking acidity that is also just ripe and does its job brilliantly. The finish is saline and crystalline, but this Sonnenuhr is less rich and intense than the Kabinett selections from Graach. 7.5% stated alcohol. Natural cork. Tasted at the domaine from AP 17 22 in July 2022.

95 points SR robertparker.com