Carl Graff, Graacher Himmelreich (Mosel Valley, Germany) Riesling Spätlese 2011

($17, Valckenberg):  The Himmelreich vineyard is one of the best ones in the village of Graach, in the Middle Mosel.  Graff’s 2011 Spätlese, the epitome of Middle Mosel Riesling, is lacy and delicate, yet persistent.  It delivers a fabulous combination of minerality and lemony citrus notes balanced by zesty acidity.  It’s a great bargain. 92 Michael Apstein Sep 11, 2012