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2005 Joh. Jos. Prüm Wehlener Sonnenuhr Riesling Auslese Goldkapsel #28

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February 19, 2023 - $195

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RATINGS

98Wine Spectator

Silky, harmonious and refined, this puts it all together. Apricot, apple, lime and mineral aromas and flavors are matched to a light-weight frame. Long, lingering aftertaste of baked apple.

97Vinous / IWC

...Viscous and elegant, with vanilla cream and glazed papaya flavors supported by mineral acids and lush underlying structure. Finishes with refreshing spice character and great persistence.This extremely impressive wine..

96-97The Wine Advocate

..Quince preserve, caramelized apple, and vanilla cream emerge in a more site-typical fashion, in this wine’s extraordinarily imposing finish,from amid its bounty of fruits and spices. A sense of refinement and near-weightlessness prevail..

17.5Jancis Robinson

Strong green notes on the nose, almost Sauvignon-like piercing aroma. Fine acidity with considerable ripeness. Almost elderflower cordial flavours with its combination of aromatic fruit and powerful acidity.

REGION

Germany, Mosel-Saar-Ruwer

Mosel-Saar-Ruwer is Germany’s most prestigious wine region and it is comprised of the vineyards surrounding the Mosel River and its tributaries, the Saar and Ruwer. This region is the northernmost of Germany’s primary viticultural areas, located on the western edge of Germany just above the northeast corner of France. Internationally Mosel Rieslings are considered among the finest white wines in the world. In Germany and elsewhere, the region’s name is often shortened simply to Mosel, and in fact since 2007 Mosel has been the formal name of the region for viticultural purposes. The references to Saar and Ruwer were dropped for ease of marketing. The distinctively crisp, mineral tasting, acidic Rieslings produced in Mosel are attributed partly to the region’s slate soils and extremely vertiginous vineyards. Many vineyards are on 60 to 80 percent cent inclines along the three rivers. Riesling grapes represent more than half of all the grapes grown in Mosel, followed by Muller-Thurgau, a white wine grape related to Riesling, and Elbling, an indigenous white wine grape often used for sparkling wines.

TYPE

White Wine, Riesling, Auslese

This white variety originated in Germany. It’s known for its strong flowery aromas and high acidity. Please note Rieslings can have dramatic differences as the grape can be used to make dry, semi-sweet, sweet and sparkling wines.