1988 Wehlener Sonnenuhr Riesling Auslese
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Tasting notes
15% down on average yields but a good year for Auslese and Beerenauslese but not TBA. Deep gold, and surprisingly still a little bit of spritz. A little bit of glue and polish on the nose, and then mossy and cool and dark marmalade. Intense and layered, rich nectarine and baked-apricot fruit with ginger and a spicy sandalwood undertone. Shimmering citrus acidity. A hint of honey and beeswax, but more savoury than sweet. Long, and every second saturated with deep flavour. (TC)
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Tamlyn Currin, jancisrobinson.com
About the producer
Joh. Jos. Prüm is the benchmark estate of the Middle Mosel, renowned for Rieslings of exceptional delicacy, precision, and longevity. From the legendary slopes of Wehlener Sonnenuhr to Graacher Himmelreich, their wines capture a singular balance of lightness, tension and mineral purity.