2012 Willi Schaefer Himmelreich GG - Unprecedented purity, elegance and refinement in a glass. Citrus notes intertwined with slatey minerality with impeccable balance and outstanding finish. I wish he made this every year.
If Keller is about concentration and Schaefer Frohlich is about minerality, this is all about harmony. What a gorgeous wine for $40!
Willi made a GG in 2012 and then in 2018. I picked up a few.
I saw the USQ offer, think it was 2011. It was gone by the time I got to it.
Andrew I haven’t tried Dr. Loosen’s wines.
I usually prefer Keller, Schaefer Frohlich GGs, and Donnhoff’s depending on the vintage. This was right up there with the very best. I hope he makes it every year.
Subu, thanks for the note. I am not a huge GG fan, but I do buy and drink some. I love your harmony description for W. Schaffer. I think that’s true for his wines in general.
I picked up a few of the ‘18 GGs. Hard to resist when I’m increasingly enjoying GGs from other producers and have been going through quite a few Schaefer Kabinett and Spätleses lately. I’m looking forward to hearing your thoughts on the ‘18 GG!