Country: Germany
Region: Mosel
Grape: Riesling
Perhaps our favorite Mosel producer. Feinerb is like a bone dry riesling with a kiss of sweetness. Highly desirable producer, limited quantity.
From the importer:
Schaefer is absolutely, without question, one of the greatest producers in Germany. This is a benchmark for the Mosel and the wines are coveted not just by collectors, but by other growers.
If you’re new to all this, there’s a reason these wines are so beloved. Part of it is that they’re so scarce; the estate is all of 4.2 hectares with no desire to grow. Part of is the wines themselves; they’re silly delicious. You cannot be unhappy drinking these perfect ur-Mosel Rieslings.
95 points James Suckling
The freshness of spring and the fruits of fall. Astonishing finesse and slatey intensity for a village wine. Sleek and silky on the barely medium-bodied palate. Super-long and graceful finish that takes your breath away. Drink or hold. Screw cap. 
(8/2023)
92 points Wine Advocate
Predominantly from the Himmelreich but from different parcels than its dry counterpart, the 2022 Graacher Riesling feinherb is bright and refined on the fresh and pure nose that reveals white peach aromas intertwined with discreetly flinty slate aromas. Round and lush on the palate, this is a quite intense and textured Graacher with ripe, elegant acidity, yet it (still?) doesn't have the sharpness and precision of the dry Graacher. The finish is mouth-filling and fruity, though, and delicate in acidity, with good length. 10.5% stated alcohol. Screw-cap closure. Tasted in May 2023.(SR) (5/2023)
91 points Vinous
The 2022 Graacher Riesling feinherb was harvested completely in the Himmelreich. Ripe lemon immediately sets the tone on the nose; the palate only adds more levity and serenity with a gentle creaminess; this almost fizzes away with lemony tanginess. This is tender and tingles with wonderful lemon brightness and an off-dry finish. Lovely. (Off-dry) (AK) (10/2023)
