The Weingut Joh. Jos. Prüm Wehlener Sonnenuhr Riesling Auslese is a remarkable German wine from the Mosel region. Renowned for its luscious, full-bodied character, this white wine offers a harmonious blend of sweetness and acidity. It exudes an alluring bouquet of fresh peach, apple, floral notes, and honeyed nuances delicately signifying its Auslese category. The palate echoes these fragrances, dominated by ripe fruit flavours layered over mineral undertones, a clear mark of the iconic Wehlener Sonnenuhr vineyard's slate soils. A timeless choice for wine connoisseurs, it gracefully ages, gaining depth and complexity.

Tasting Notes

Whiffs of smoke and crushed earth blow off quickly with aeration to reveal succulent white-peach, yellow-cherry and grapefruit tones. It's unabashedly fresh and forward in fruit, yet anchored by a core of stony mineral tones and zippy light-saber acidity. It's a hedonistic yet impeccably balanced wine that drinks well already but will improve well through 2035, and likely beyond

About the Winery

Established in 1911, the Weingut Joh. Jos. Prüm winery is nestled in the glorious Mosel wine region of Germany. Owned and managed by the Prüm family for four generations today, it is recognised globally for its exceptional quality Rieslings.

Rieslings from Weingut Joh. Jos. Prüm are distinguished for their distinctive character remarkable balance, and age-worthiness. Dr. Manfred Prüm, the current manager, applies meticulous attention to detail to ensure the wines embody the unique terroir of their vineyard sites. The grapes, hand-picked in the family's vineyards that include Sonnenuhr, Graacher Himmelreich, and Zeltinger Sonnenuhr, yield wines with delectable flavour profiles.

The Prüm family's steadfast commitment to quality embraces a minimalist approach to winemaking. Fermentation takes place in old, large German oak barrels, which allows for the subtle expression of the fruit. The end result ranges from vibrant, delicately sweet Kabinett to profound, rich dessert wines.

A visit to Weingut Joh; Jos. Prüm is indeed a treat for wine enthusiasts. One could get a tour of the historical cellars, feel the cool drafts and smell the intoxicating scent of oak and aged Rieslings. It provides the unique opportunity to experience first-hand, not just how these cherished wines are made, but also the love and devotion that goes into each bottle.

Despite its global recognition, the winery remains modest. Winning numerous accolades across the years, including the prestigious Wine Spectator's Grand Award, Weingut Joh. Jos. Prüm continues to produce wines that are always in high demand. Perhaps it's the combination of the family's winemaking philosophy, paired with the natural beauty of the Mosel region, that ensures each bottle of Weingut Joh. Jos. Prüm wine is a celebration and perpetuation of a proud, century-old winemaking tradition.

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