Joh. Jos. Prüm

Graacher Himmelreich Spätlese Riesling

9.2372 ratings
9.3119 pro ratings
Mosel, Germany
Riesling
Pork, Squash & Root Vegetables, Chili & Hot Spicy, White Fish, Fruit Desserts, Meaty & Oily Fish, Duck, Goat & Feta Cheese, Blue Cheese
Top Notes For
Will Stanley

J. J. Prüm’s 2017 Graacher Himmelreich Spätlese is a powerful Riesling that should blossom with more time in bottle.

A little muted on the nose at the moment, but the palate is stunningly delicate, and taut: a piquant display of intensely ripe, fleshy fruit, salinity and high acidity that keeps it all in balance.

This is a stunning wine in the making.

J. J. Prüm’s 2017 Graacher Himmelreich Spätlese is a powerful Riesling that should blossom with more time in bottle.

A little muted on the nose at the moment, but the palate is stunningly delicate, and taut: a piquant display of intensely ripe, fleshy fruit, salinity and high acidity that keeps it all in balance.

This is a stunning wine in the making.

Jan 16th, 2021
Joseph LaPanna

A beautiful pale yellow wine that refracted the light like sunshine shooting from the glass. A harmonious nose of citrus, lime zest, tangerine, sage, slate and flit once the petrol blew off. Medium bodied, velvety textured and soft with flavors of grapefruit, kiwi, acacia, poached pear candies lemon, spices apples and wet slate. The finish was as long as the autobahn and just as racey.

A beautiful pale yellow wine that refracted the light like sunshine shooting from the glass. A harmonious nose of citrus, lime zest, tangerine, sage, slate and flit once the petrol blew off. Medium bodied, velvety textured and soft with flavors of grapefruit, kiwi, acacia, poached pear candies lemon, spices apples and wet slate. The finish was as long as the autobahn and just as racey.

May 6th, 2020
Eric Grasser

Just stunning. Still shows incredible sugar and acid. Apple, orange blossom and zest, and petrol aromas that sequence into flint, white peach and kiwi flavors after 30 minutes. Really amazing for 19 years.

Just stunning. Still shows incredible sugar and acid. Apple, orange blossom and zest, and petrol aromas that sequence into flint, white peach and kiwi flavors after 30 minutes. Really amazing for 19 years.

Apr 11th, 2020
Lyle Fass

Founder Fass Selections

9.3

Opulent but mineral and so balanced.

Opulent but mineral and so balanced.

Aug 4th, 2019
Cathy Corison

Owner/Winemaker Corison Winery

9.2

Wonderful, year in and year out.

Wonderful, year in and year out.

Jun 30th, 2019
Tim Edwards

1.5L

1.5L

Aug 21st, 2018
Jeff Collins

Owner Peabody's Wine & Beer Merchants and Benchmark Provisions

9.4

How do I love thee? 9.4 ways!

How do I love thee? 9.4 ways!

May 21st, 2018
Jonathan Wall

Honeysuckle and sweet pear pie. Spun straw gold in color. Long finish. 2010 has evolved past the crisp years and is now fattening up.

Honeysuckle and sweet pear pie. Spun straw gold in color. Long finish. 2010 has evolved past the crisp years and is now fattening up.

May 15th, 2018
Cathy Corison

Owner/Winemaker Corison Winery

9.2

Apples and stones. Honey.

Apples and stones. Honey.

Jan 31st, 2018
Lyle Fass

Founder Fass Selections

9.5

Out of 375 this is screaming now. Green apple. Slate. Slate. Slate. Lemon curd. So lithe, mineral, beautiful, precise. Gorgeous clarity to the nose. Like the best lime/berry (green/purple) sweet tart ever. Balanced, crunchy, terrific purity and freshness. Outrageous. Prum is so good.

Out of 375 this is screaming now. Green apple. Slate. Slate. Slate. Lemon curd. So lithe, mineral, beautiful, precise. Gorgeous clarity to the nose. Like the best lime/berry (green/purple) sweet tart ever. Balanced, crunchy, terrific purity and freshness. Outrageous. Prum is so good.

Dec 6th, 2017