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 Vintage2011 Label 1 of 87 
TypeWhite - Off-dry
ProducerJoh. Jos. Prüm (web)
VarietyRiesling
DesignationSpätlese
VineyardGraacher Himmelreich
CountryGermany
RegionMosel Saar Ruwer
SubRegionn/a
Appellationn/a

Drinking Windows and Values
Drinking window: Drink between 2018 and 2032 (based on 15 user opinions)
Wine Market Journal quarterly auction price: See J.J. Prum Graacher Himmelreich Spatlese on the Wine Market Journal.

Community Tasting History

Community Tasting Notes (average 91.5 pts. and median of 92 pts. in 47 notes) - hiding notes with no text

 Tasted by CranBurgundy on 8/18/2023 & rated 90 points: As usual for Prüm Spatlese, the nose bellows out of the glass. There was hint of petrol / rubber upon opening that dissipated with decanting. The palate shows citrus (lemon & lime), with a hint of kiwi and green apple. The fruit is slightly muted compared to the last bottle we had a year+ ago, but still nice. Crisp acidity gives this a nice zing. Served with steamed Maryland crab, oysters Rockefeller, deviled crab patties, and shrimp. What a great dinner! (978 views)
 Tasted by Wine Poor on 1/9/2022 & rated 91 points: Very enjoyable Riesling with a long life ahead.
Pineapple and Granny Smith apple notes.
Refreshing and acidic, this carries itself lightly on its feet. (2080 views)
 Tasted by rcb25 on 12/31/2021: From a recent retail purchase. Cork was protruding a bit and once I cut the foil it appears that the bump was from a bit of dried seepage; the cork was lying flush. Fill was still pretty much perfect, so I don't imagine much seeped out when that happened.

Fuzzy peach, petrol, and flint smoke. After about 2 hours of air, the herbs and spices started getting more precise. Mint, saffron, dill. Rich and creamy, but a bit soft, and a lot of times throughout the evening I found d myself wanting a bit more acid and structure. Easy drinking, bur far from the profundity that GH can provide. Part of me thinks this is in its adolescent stage. Its shed the baby fat, and some development can be seen, but it's no longer the cute accessible child. A bit awkward, and hasn't settled on which direction to take. Perhaps in time will shape it handsomely, but the acid is softer and less clear cut than what is traditional for Prum. Not sure how much that's the wine or the bottle.

While it may prove more attractive later on as an adult, if the acid and structure in this bottle is any indication, I don't think it'll be a particularly long lived, or extremely complex one, though time will tell. AP 32 12

ABV: 8.5%
Closure: natural cork
Decant: 2h
Stem: Glasvin universal (1885 views)
 Tasted by quaffnov on 4/16/2021 & rated 92 points: This has all the banner characteristics of a slightly aged riesling, with petrol notes on the nose and a palate that is slightly sweet with plenty of acidity to keep it comfortable. The palate offers pineapple, green apple and a light touch of citrus, with a smooth body and very pleasant finish. (2088 views)
 Tasted by EhrlichDY on 2/28/2021: Popped and poured and enjoyed with 4 friends. Brilliant acids and luscious fruit. Open and glorious with a long life ahead. (2237 views)
 Tasted by David_K on 1/14/2021 & rated 93 points: 2011 doesn't seem to get a lot of love but the best producers made great wines and it doesn't get much better than Prüm's Himmelreich. This is bright, dynamic and still really youthful. Great acids and fruit that is at once creamy and crunchy. Long life ahead for this one. (2032 views)
 Tasted by Lordswood on 1/9/2021 & rated 92 points: Stunning nose, stunning palate with a touch of petrol, pineapple and sherbet lemon. The acidity is brutal, but beautifully judged - cleansing and refreshing. A lovely wine that will continue to evolve and surprise over the next few years. This was my last, sadly.... (1500 views)
 Tasted by Wine Poor on 5/29/2020 & rated 92 points: Very nice with spicy Indian cuisine. (1834 views)
 Tasted by Edde2001 on 5/1/2020 & rated 92 points: Einfach ein grandioser, restsüßer Mosel Riesling. I like! (1515 views)
 Tasted by streethawk on 2/28/2020 & rated 92 points: So mineral, like a wet rock. Apple/peach notes and maybe something like flint on the nose. Crisp acidity, nice finish. This is what Mosel Riesling is all about! Beautiful. (1579 views)
 Tasted by CWilliam on 2/9/2020: Very nice. No notes. 91+ (1554 views)
 Tasted by RGCM Gananda on 2/5/2020 & rated 92 points: Prior bottle was nearly 13 months ago and my notes remain consistent. Nose showed apple, pear, floral and mineral notes. Medium bodied and even though I served it a little warmer than last time (around 54F), still took some time to fully open up. White orchard fruit (especially white apple and tart pear) upfront, adding peach through the middle and then orange, lemon and other tart citrus notes on the backside. The acidity wasn't as lively as before, nor anywhere near as exciting as the 2009 Wehlener Sonnenuhr from last week, but there's still enough here to provide solid structure. The upside to the acidity integrating is the mid-body fruit continues to gain is expressiveness as the peach notes come into focus and the background tropical qualities are slightly more visible. Feels like the youthful, acidity dominant phase is coming to a close, but this wine has lots more to offer over the many years of life still to come. (1622 views)
 Tasted by maxima on 8/29/2019 & rated 92 points: Encore bien en forme, super bien équilibré
et tout en finesse.
Il a perdu son côté hydrocarbure au nez, c'est
florale et meilleux avec un peu d'épices.
Le sucre est à peine perceptible, miel et
minéraux surtout avec une finale longue.
Excellent. (2219 views)
 Tasted by EhrlichDY on 4/27/2019: Elegant and classically styled as JJ Prum wines tend to be. Slightly dumb and shy on day one. This wine showed more of itself on day two as the flavors and acidity turned up their volume nicely. Hold for now but this wine shows good promise for the future. (1614 views)
 Tasted by RGCM Gananda on 1/9/2019 & rated 92 points: Prior bottle was a bit over a year ago and this wine has evolved nicely in that short time. Nose was a mix of white orchard fruit, floral, spices and mineral notes. Medium bodied and actually took about an hour to open up and also showed better chilled as opposed to cold. Mainly still pear and apple upfront, but the peach through the middle was more prominent than previously. Density through the mid-body remains a strong point and the fruit there is starting to open up. The acidity has integrated somewhat, such that the tropical notes towards the back of the mid-body were more distinct. Finishes with citrus notes, spice quality and minerals. The most notable difference was in the acidity. Previously (and perhaps prior bottle was a bit cold), the acidity felt more prominent and hence the wine showed more green fruit notes. This bottle felt better balanced so that the acidity still provided a solid backbone, but the fruit was able to show more nuance. Next bottle for me probably in Q1 2020. It's showing well now, but clearly still on the upswing, so no immediate rush. (1601 views)
 Tasted by kreuter on 8/22/2018: Outstanding (1444 views)
 Tasted by fred o. on 3/17/2018: PnP. Surprisingly light bodied for a spatlese, delicate florals and honey flavors with great acidity, however even with some time open (several hours) surprisingly reticent palate. I think this will need some more time to live up to its pradikat level and pedigree. 91 pts for now (2375 views)
 Tasted by RGCM Gananda on 12/20/2017 & rated 92 points: White orchard fruits, spices and minerals on the nose. Opened at 47F, warming to 52F and showed well throughout, but the acidity was most prominent on the cooler side. Perhaps a bit over medium bodied (8.5% ABV) with impressive density through the middle as well as acidity-based tension. Pear and apple upfront, moving towards peach in the middle and as the wine gains density, start to pick up some fleshier, rounder , more tropical style notes in the background. A lot of that is currently concealed by the acidity. Light spices, citrus notes and minerals on the finish. As this wine ages, the acidity should start to integrates, allowing more complexity to show through. I'll probably try my next bottle in Spring 2019. (1931 views)
 Tasted by whitmanlholt on 5/21/2017 & rated 89 points: Popped and poured. This is a very light yellow wine with scents of lychee and petrol. In the mouth, it is solidly middle sweet with some salinity and lingering freshness. Overall, this is a right down the middle Riesling. It went well with some Chinese food. 89 points (2178 views)
 Tasted by Stevelayden on 4/1/2017 & rated 91 points: AP 32 12. Really beautiful wine. The stony, spicier flavors of the Himmelreich really go a long way to balance out the plump, low-acid fruit of the 2011 vintage. A large portion of wines from this vintage that I've tried come across as a bit soft and non-descript, but it balances out well in this instance. Not showing any secondary development at this point and still has a youthful spritz upon opening. Not sure how this will develop but for now 91-92p. (2215 views)
 Tasted by LeechDogg on 12/12/2016 & rated 93 points: Popped and poured from Magnum. Served under-chilled. Some effervescence, but not distractedly so. Citrus and pear aroma with a great acid/sugar balance on the palate. Served with steak and really paired nicely (plus at 8.5% ABV, one could basically drink the full magnum). (2233 views)
 Tasted by grantsky on 10/7/2016: Also had a leaking bottle. Also very good. Great tension, good acid, flint, mineral, lime, stone fruits.

Long life ahead. Delicious wine. (2044 views)
 Tasted by tastark on 9/21/2016: Cork was leaking, so we had to drink it. I wish I had more accidents in the cellar like this one. :D This wine is great. We had it with taco salad and it was just singing. Obviously lots of years left, but it's drinking well right now. Flinty, great acid, noticeably sweet, but not cloying. Delicious. (2078 views)
 Tasted by dbenglis on 6/14/2016: Sweet wine. Opened to early. (1959 views)
 Tasted by mphatic on 4/1/2016 flawed bottle: Cork. Given 1+ hours in decanter. Pale straw, slightly dull.

Dumb, sulphur aromas at first. Peach, Apple, earthy spices, smoke, and a slight vegetal aroma.

Firm acidity, and a hard pepper and salt finish. This is not Prüm! Flavour drops away immediately. All three wines above bought from Winehaus Trier have been atypical – hard, without flavour, seemingly corked or light struck.

Opinion: No flavour. It’s like water. Badly corked. Some cling wrap cleaned it up a little but still awful. Faulty. (1111 views)
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Professional 'Channels'
By Jean Fisch and David Rayer
Mosel Fine Wines, Maturing Mosel: 10 years after retrospective of 2011, Issue #56 (4/1/2021)
(Joh. Jos. Prüm Graacher Himmelreich Riesling Spätlese) Login and sign up and see review text.
By John Gilman
View From the Cellar, May/Jun 2015, Issue #57, Weingut Johann Joseph Prüm One Of the Wine World’s Greatest Estates
(Graacher Himmelreich Riesling Spätlese AP #12- Weingut Joh. Jos. Prüm) Login and sign up and see review text.
By John Gilman
View From the Cellar, Mar/Apr 2013, Issue #44, The 2012 German Vintage: A Throwback Vintage of Beautiful Ripeness, Zesty Acidity and Virtually No Botrytis
(Graacher Himmelreich Riesling Spätlese AP #12- Weingut Joh. Jos. Prüm) Login and sign up and see review text.
By Joel B. Payne
Vinous, January/February 2013, IWC Issue #166
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By Jean Fisch and David Rayer
Mosel Fine Wines, Vintage Report 2011, Review by Estate - Part II, Issue #20 (10/1/2012)
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Joh. Jos. Prüm

Producer website | Importer website | More information on Prüm Goldkapsel wines
Manfred Prüm runs one of the Mosel’s, if not the whole of Germany’s, most revered and respected Estates. It is also amongst the most enigmatic as no-one has yet made it down to his mysterious cellars. Manfred is certainly one of the world’s more eccentric wine producers and a tasting in his drawing room with him is always enjoyable and entertaining. In the Sonnenuhr of Wehlen he owns a portion of one of the Mittel Mosel’s top vineyards. Its steep south-facing dark slate slopes tend to result in deeply flavoured, mineral yet rich and smoky wines. In addition, he manipulates some plots in the next door Himmelreich of Graach which produces engaging wines with fresh acidities that are slightly softer and earlier maturing. These are unashamedly classic, exciting and long-lived wines produced predominantly in stainless tanks to avoid the addition of too much sulphur, though a small proportion of wooden casks are retained, however, depending on the vintage. They are bottled later than most Mosel and often take a few years in bottle before showing the true character, but patience will be rewarded!
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It may be of help to users of this site if the AP number is recorded with every tasting note. The producer makes several essentially identical AP number bottlings separately registered, however. Thus, the standard bottlings need not be identified in the head of the article but any differences between AP numbers can thus be noted in the tasting write-ups.
This is one of the houses where, except for very tiny extra-late or auction bottlings, the AP numbers have little meaning, so there is no reason to have many different identities to several of what are the same wine--just makes the information harder to access. This is one of the very few houses that I'd argue this way. jht

Riesling

Varietal character (Appellation America) | A short history of Riesling (Uncork) | Riesling (wikipedia)

Spätlese

Wikipedia article on Spätlese.

Graacher Himmelreich

Der Weinort Graach und seine Weinlagen

Der Weinort Graach, moselabwärts neben Bernkastel-Kues gelegen, wird erstmals im Jahre 975 in einer Urkunde des Trierer Erzbischofs Theoderich (965-977) erwähnt. Der Ortsname "Graach" selbst ist keltischen Ursprungs und weist auf die Besiedelung des Moseltales durch den keltischen Stamm der Treverer im 5. Jahrhundert v.Chr. hin. Daß Graach eine ehemals bedeutende keltische Siedlung gewesen sein muß, belegen Ausgrabungen aus jüngerer Zeit, die auf der Moselhöhe über dem Ort einen keltischen Tempelbezirk freigelegt haben.

English translation below--cleaned-up Google Translate. jht

In Graach, das zu den größten Weinbaugemeinden des mittelalterlichen kurtrierischen Staates zählte, hatte die Geistlichkeit umfangreiche Besitzungen. Nach einer Aufstellung aus dem Jahre 1720 gehörten der Kirche 25% der Gemarkung; zusammen mit einigen ritterschaftlichen Besitzungen waren ein Drittel der Graacher Weinberge in grundherrschaftlichem Besitz. Noch heute zeugen die verbliebenen Weinbergsnamen Himmelreich, Dompropst, Abtsberg und Josefshof von diesen engen Bindungen zu den geistlichen Feudalherren.

Wie überall an der Mosel begann der Aufschwung des qualitätsorientierten, bürgerlichen Weinbaues mit der Säkularisation des Kirchenbesitzes durch den Reichsdeputationshauptschluß 1803, als ein Großteil des geistlichen Besitzes für billigstes Geld veräußert werden mußte. Die Eingliederung des Moselgebietes in das Königreich Preußen brachte wirtschaftliche Blüte und veranlaßte viele, nunmehr zu Grundeigentum gekommene Winzer, ihre Weinberge mit Rieslingreben zu bepflanzen, die bessere Qualitäten bei geringeren Mengenerträgen brachten, als die zuvor verwendeten Kleinbergerreben. Der Ruf der Graacher Weine konnte sehr schnell Anerkennung finden und bereits 1837 schrieb Christian von Stramberg , der Klassiker unter den Weinautoren, Graach produziere einen der edelsten Moselweine.

Der Graacher Weinberg selbst ist Teil des mächtigen, rechts der Mosel gelegenen Schieferhang-Massives, das sich von Bernkastel über Graach und Wehlen bis nach Zeltingen hinstreckt und eine Fülle weltbekannter Rieslinglagen aufweist: den Berncasteler Doctor, die Badstube, Graacher Himmelreich und
Dompropst, Wehlener Sonnenuhr, Zeltinger Sonnenuhr und Schloßberg. Die Graacher Weinbergsgemarkung weist ca. 135 ha Rebfläche aus und ist ausnahmslos mit Rieslingreben bestockt. Die beiden großen und bedeutendsten Lagen Dompropst und Himmelreich haben davon einen Anteil von 28,5 ha bzw. 87 ha. Die Exposition der 100%igen Steillagen liegt nach Süd-Westen; der Boden ist mittel- bis tiefgründiger steiniger, frisch verwitternder Tonschiefer.

Während der Name "Dompropst" direkten Bezug nimmt auf den Trierer Dompropst, dem ein Drittel des Weinzehnten von Graach zustand, ist der Name "Himmelreich" als hochgelegene und alle Winzerwünsche erfüllende Lagenbezeichnung zu deuten.

Geo-Data:http://www.weinlagen-info.de/?lage_id=1583

The wine making town of Graach and its vineyards

The wine-growing 'Ort' of Graach, situated along the Mosel bank next to and northwest of Bernkastel proper is mentioned for the first time in 975 in a document of Trier Archbishop Theodoric (965-977). The place name "Graach" itself is of Celtic origin and points to the settlement of the Mosel valley by the Celtic tribe of the Treverer in the 5th century BC. The fact that Graach must have been a formerly important Celtic settlement is confirmed by recent excavations, which have uncovered a Celtic temple district on the Mosel.

In Graach, one of the largest winegrowing communities of the medieval Kyrgyz state, the clergy had extensive possessions. According to a list from the year 1720, the church controlled 25% of the territory; Along with some knightly possessions, a third of the Graach vineyards were owned by individuals. The remaining vineyard names of Himmelreich, Dompropst (Domprobst), Abtsberg and Josefshof still bear witness to these close ties to the spiritual feudal lords.

As everywhere in the Mosel, the rise of quality-oriented, small-tenant viticulture began with the secularization of the possession of the church by the Reichsdeputationshauptschluss 1803, when a large part of the Church's property had to be sold for what they could bring at auction. The incorporation of the Mosel region into the kingdom of Prussia brought economic prosperity, and led many vintners, who had now become property owners, to plant their vineyards with Riesling vines, which yielded better qualities at lower volumes than the small-scale vines used previously. The Church is also remembered as playing a role in the propagation of Riesling in the best sites along the Mosel--jht.) The reputation of the Graach wines was very quickly recognized and as early as 1837: Christian von Stramberg, the classic among wine authors, wrote, "Graach produced one of the noblest Mosel wines."

The slope on which the Graach vignoble is located is part of the powerful Schieferhang massif, situated on the right side of the Mosel. It stretches from Bernkastel past Graach and Wehlen to Zeltingen and has an abundance of world-famous Riesling sites: Bernkasteler Doctor, Badstube, Graacher Himmelreich und Dompropst (Domprobst more usual spelling these days), Wehlener Sonnenuhr, The Zeltinger Sonnenuhr and Schloßberg. Within the vineyard boundaries of Graach there are about 135 hectares (300 acres) of vineyards and therein is grown only Riesling. The two major and most important locations of Dompropst and Himmelreich have a share of 28.5 ha (64 acres) and 87 ha (196 acres) respectively. The exposure of the 100% steep slopes is to the south-west; The soil is medium to deeply rocky, quick weathering [hard blue clay--jht] slate. [Erosion off the slopes is a serious problem in Graach. jht]

While the name "Dompropst" refers directly to the Trier Dompropst, or Cathedral provost or financial official, which was one third of the best of Graach available to the Church, the name "Himmelreich" ishould also be thought of as a high level vineyard whose quality limits depend only on the skills of the maker.

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#2014 Vintage Notes:
2014 Vintage Report by Terry Theise
2014 Vintage Report by Wine Spectator
"My gut still tells me the Saar (and to some extent) the Ruwer are better overall in 2014 than the more storied areas of the Mosel proper, but those that spent the requisite time living in their middle-Mosel vineyards made some of the most electric and "feathery" Riesling in a long time (maybe the finest in 20 years - yes, it's true!)" - Jon Rimmerman (Of course only a very short historical memory would call the Saar and Ruwer less 'storied' than the middle Mosel - jht)

Mosel Saar Ruwer

Starting in 2007 the German wine authorities have changed labeling laws to rename all of the Mosel-Saar-Ruwer wines to just "Mosel." This puts this and other database driven sites in a difficult spot, as millions of old wine label reflect the former labeling. As described here, CellarTracker has elected to remain with the old labeling for a number of years to avoid confusion. At some point we will switch over to just "Mosel" but not for a few years at least.
Mosel WeinKulturland (Moselwein e.V.)

Detailed geographical information at weinlagen.info

#2018 Vintage Notes:
"Acid levels are relatively low throughout Riesling-growing Europe (acidification will once again be permitted in Germany – no surprise, as that’s been the case in eight of the last 10 vintages); but because malic acid was baked off or degraded by relentlessly balmy weather means, what acid remains is overwhelmingly of the efficacious tartaric sort. Extract levels are low, as one would anticipate from a growing season during which relatively little moisture was coursing through the vine’s roots and shoots. [...] Everyone is astonished how there could have been so much juice despite the drought." - David Schildknecht
"2018 is a homogenous vintage with a very high general level, below which it seldom falls [...] It leads with blossom. It is perhaps 80% delicious and 20% fascinating." - Terry Theise

#2017 Vintage Notes:
"not so friendly towards light wines" - Milkmansteve

#2016 Vintage Notes: "Overall, 2016 is a charmer of a vintage with much immediate ripe and fruity appeal, not unlike 2011 (in fresher) or 2007 (in lighter). However, 2016 is far from being homogeneous, in fact it is composed of a mosaic of vintages, a result of the freakish growing conditions. Hidden inside the vintage, there are true gems with the balance of 1997, one of the best vintages ever, 2002 or even 2008. The bulk of the harvest was brought in with refreshingly moderate sugar levels. Overall, the Saar and Ruwer produced slightly fresher wines than the Middle Mosel but there are great differences between Estates. The good harvest conditions allowed for some Auslese, little BA and even TBA wines, but some remarkably pure and fruity Eiswein.
In general, 2016 offers the opportunity to acquire Riesling with great immediate ripe appeal: The vintage is a true charmer. At the top, 2016 is one of the most exciting and elegantly balanced vintage since the 1990s and well-worth stocking up for cellaring! In particular, we urge our readers to literally plunge onto the finest Kabinett and Spätlese: These are some of the most exciting and classic we have ever tasted. 2016 looks also set to become a major vintage for dry Riesling, provided the aromatics are not overripe. Lovers of dessert wines will find much to love in 2016 as the Auslese are pure and the Eiswein are gorgeously fruity. They should however also keep an eye open for the remaining stunning noble-sweet wines from 2015 which are still available here and there." - Mosel Fines Wines, No. 36, July 2017

#2014 Vintage Notes:
"The heterogeneity of the 2014 vintage carries over onto the aging process. The top wines start to close down, as one would expect from these wines which are a remake of those from the 1990s. The wines affected by gin, saffron and mushroom flavors are still comparatively open and offer a not unattractive Scheurebe styled fruit opulence. We would opt to drink up these lesser wines except for the odd bottle and bury the little treasures of the vintage deep into the cellar." - Mosel Fines Wines, No. 30, March 2016

#2013 Vintage Notes:
"The fruity-styled 2013 wines have firmed up significantly since last year and start to show signs of closing down, making the underlying acidity seemingly sharp and out of balance. The better dry wines have come out of their early armor of smoke and tannin but the acidity may prove quite challenging. Quite frankly, except for some smaller bottlings, this is a vintage to lay down and wait." - Mosel Fines Wines, No. 27, March 2015

#2012 Vintage Notes:
"The 2012 wines have put on some flesh and go through a 'fattier' phase which is not unlike what the 2007 went through at the same period. However, the zestier acidity cuts through this 'weight' and makes the wines thoroughly enjoyable at this early stage. In particular the fruity Kabinett and Spatlese as well as the off-dry and dry wines offer much pleasure. We expect these wines to close down over the coming year or two. Enjoy while it lasts!" - Mosel Fines Wines, No. 27, March 2015

#2011 Vintage Notes:
"A bit to our surprise, the 2011 wines have shut down and go through a quite difficult and muted phase now. Their low acidity combined with their maturity makes them feel rich, opulent and often bulky, and thus not really enjoyable. We expect that these will need at least a decade to integrate their sweetness and gain in harmony. The only exception is the dry wines, whose low acidity makes for great food companionship." - Mosel Fines Wines, No. 27, March 2015

#2010 Vintage Notes:
"After a mellower period in 2012, many 2010 wines have firmed up and developed a stronger smoky side. However, most continue to shine through their fruit opulence, structure and deliciously zesty but ripe acidity. This suits in particular the off-dry bottlings, which have more charm than the legally dry wines. Will these wines close down? Actually, the softening acidity makes us wonder now but it also provides further evidence that these wines will turn out harmonious after all." - Mosel Fines Wines, No. 27, March 2015

#2009 Vintage Notes:
"Most 2009 wines have closed down, which accentuates their round and soft side forward. Many can still be quite enjoyable but the times of primary fruit with its attractive aromatic expression and a generous acidic kick are now over. Except for the dry wines, we would definitely recommend keeping your hands off any bottle in your cellar and possibly buying more wines from this vintage on the market as these are true gems in the making." - Mosel Fines Wines, No. 27, March 2015

 
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