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Joh. Jos. Prüm

Wehlener Sonnenuhr Spätlese Riesling 2021

I’ve enjoyed several wines now from the 2021 Mosel vintage, a vintage that I personally adore for its classicism, and its departure from the current trend of warm, dry and short growing seasons in the region. J. J. Prüm’s WSU Spätlese from this overlooked vintage is an absolutely sensational young riesling that, for me, represents a benchmark of what this region (and winery) can produce.

The nose is fresh, clear, like an alpine stream, truly elevating and disarmingly pure scented. A meadow of flowers, freshly squeezed lime, wet stones, petrichor. It is utterly pristine on the palate: sea salt, a medley of tropical fruit slightly underripe, fresh lime, hazelnuts, flecks of lavender. Enormous presence, but huge acidity from this cold, long growing season which, really, is how these wines were always made. A monumental finish that persists for almost a minute.

This is up there with the greatest Mosel wines I’ve ever enjoyed. I’m pretty chuffed to have bought this wine and most of their range in multiple formats in 2021, and I’ll hold on to those for the next forty years!
— 2 days ago

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Peter van den Besselaar

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Fine description, I hope you will live long 😉

Clean Slate

Mosel Riesling

Our first German Riesling, from Mosel. W’s favorite! Recommended from Total Wine. Acidity to us is perfectly balanced by mild to moderate sweetness. Label says mineral notes (slate in the soil here), peach and slight lime. W found is from the Moselland cooperative with winemaker Dominic Meyer. Imported by Winebow in NY, corporate in Va. — 6 days ago

Joh. Jos. Prüm

Wehlener Sonnenuhr Auslese Riesling Auction 2023

Much topper flavors that in the 2023 Kabinett tasted alongside, but this wine is not that much sweeter. Instead the lime, green apple and pear of the Kabinett are replaced with vibrant peach, apricot and a touch of green pineapple. Mango and papaya hover in the miss with vibrant honeysuckle, wet stonestone and flint. Vibrant acidity frames the abundant fruit - it’s a real triumph but needs three or four years to really show its depth and intensity. Lovely wine and incredibly long on the palate. — 12 days ago

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Enderle & Moll

Baden Pinot Noir 2017

Certainly good for the price, but not sure I should have let it go 7 years. Quite light on its feet, but the finish falls away too quickly and there isn’t quite enough acid to keep it together. Still enjoyable and has a pleasing bitter note. — 16 days ago

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Lyle Fass

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Very hard vintage for them.

Egon Müller

Scharzhofberger Kabinett Riesling 1999

Beautiful and lifted. Very crisp and delicate. Lime and steeliness. Sweet floral notes with wet stone. Delicious and precise. — a month ago

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Weingut Battenfeld-Spanier

Mölsheim Riesling 2018

Great wine from a great vintage. Will improve with more age but already excellent — a month ago

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Joh. Jos. Prüm

Wehlener Sonnenuhr Kabinett Riesling 2023

The new 2023 JJ Prüm Wehlener Sonnenuhr Kabinett is medium dry and as juicy as can be. Loads of juicy apple, green pear, white peach, wet stone, acacia and other white flowers. Long on the palate, beautifully balanced between the acidity asks sweetness it’s a lovely Riesling though more expensive than others in the same vineyard. The Minerality is so impressive. — 12 days ago

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Dönnhoff

Hermannshöhle GG Riesling 2016

Does not disappoint with power and focus. Thai food doesn’t hurt. — 2 days ago

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Egon Müller

Scharzhofberger Auslese Riesling 1989

Golden in color. Soft apricot and honeyed lemon fruit. Delicate edges with hints of rose and a delicate limestone. Lush and complex. Excellent — a month ago

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Jan A

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1989 or 1990?
Conrad Green

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1989 auction. Crazy wine. Just beautiful
Jay Kline

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Whoa…and auction no less!