Willi Schaefer, Wehlener Sonnenuhr Riesling Spatlese Size:6x750ml Finely-etched tannins provide the foundation

Finely-etched tannins provide the foundation for this outstanding 2017

Bottled without filtration and with a very low total SO2 of 36 mg/litre at the beginning of April 2020

This is ever-so-slightly riper than the Bienvenue with a mix of white and yellow orchard fruit

the wine is polished

Cherry compote

Willi Schaefer, Wehlener Sonnenuhr Riesling Spatlese Size:6x750ml Finely-etched tannins provide the foundationQuiet nose. All folded up. But not at all subdued on the palate This sings! Like a bird out the cage. Filigree glass acidity, sparkling with life. Coriander and green peach and honey and lime. Long long long. Thrilling. (TC)