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| Community Tasting Notes (average 88.4 pts. and median of 91 pts. in 12 notes) - hiding notes with no text | | | Tasted by decaturwinedude on 7/2/2021: Same as last bottle. Pretty sure these weren't treated well before they got to me. Shame. (838 views) | | | Tasted by decaturwinedude on 10/25/2020 & rated 89 points: I have two bottles. This is the first one opened. Either not the greatest of storage, or 81 just showing it's age and wasn't that spectacular to begin. Nose is great. That Prum Wehlener slate and something past petrol. However, on the palate its just tired and kind of flabby. Drinkable, for the sake of science and curiosity, but not great at this point. We'll see how the other bottle does in the near future. (894 views) | | | Tasted by pren on 7/17/2019 & rated 90 points: 两天。似乎有过heat damage，瓶子有点粘，塞子一点凸。塞子很松。但是问喝都没问题。
颜色很深，有老酒的微氧化/苦的味道。riesling的酸和香都在。还不错，但也没有好到哪里去。 (964 views) | | | Tasted by JJKinch on 12/13/2018 & rated 92 points: White fruit (strong green apple, slight citrus), floral, good acidity. Slight petrol. Nice sugar. Lingering finish. Really enjoyable. (945 views) | | | Tasted by salil on 2/15/2013 & rated 94 points: Rieslingfeier - Collector's Dinner (Eleven Madison Park, NYC): Seems to pick up where the Kabinett left off; the same complex, mature Mosel flavours and sense of harmony, and again such elegance and lightness on the palate. This is a little deeper and broader than the Kabinett, yet again so precise, delicate and thrilling to drink. (5043 views) | | | Tasted by Decant it on 7/24/2011 flawed bottle: Corked (4058 views) | | | Tasted by JeffGMorris on 7/19/2011 & rated 94 points: Dinner with Steve & Barb at Table 16, Greensboro, NC. AP #10-82. This wine continues to amaze me with its consistent performance from bottle to bottle. Medium bodied and loaded with tart green apples. Very long sweet tart finish. Drinking in a beautiful window today and this should remain for several more years. 50+13+13+9+9 = 94 (4239 views) | | | Tasted by Philippe_C on 1/14/2011 & rated 94 points: Beautifull nose of ripe pears and yellow apple, with a hint of petroleum and candied oranges... in the mouth, silky, perfect balance between fruit, minerality and acidity, accacia flower, grany smith and yellow apple, hint of honey... greart wine and amazing how it can preserve the freshness after 30 years!! (3985 views) | | | Tasted by JeffGMorris on 9/16/2010 & rated 93 points: Dinner at Taka Sushi, San Diego, CA. AP #10-82. Dark yellow in color and petrol notes on the nose. The petrol was the perfect indicator of age as this currently drink in what appears to be an adolescent phase. On the medium bodied palate, the overwhelming sensation was bright, crisp green apples. The palate is quite delicate - Prum-typical. Plenty of acidity on the long finish. A wine like this really makes one rethink vintages and aging curves. Does a winery like Prum ever have a bad vintage, or even a mediocre vintage? If a Prum Spatlese from a vintage that nobody has heralded as great or even good is still developing positively at age 29 what is the "optimum" aging for an Auslese from a vintage like 2001 or 2005? I hope someone leaves some of these bottles in well stored conditions beyond the lifetime of anyone reading this so future generations can see what happens to these wines at age 75, 100 or older. I just hope it is not me as I plan to finish mine off during my lifetime! 50+13+13+8.5+8.5 = 93(+?) (3712 views) |
| By Jancis Robinson, MW
JancisRobinson.com (2/7/2012)
(J J Prüm, Wehlener Sonnenuhr Riesling Spätlese Mosel White) Subscribe to see review text. | By Jean Fisch and David Rayer
Mosel Fine Wines, Mar 2009, Issue No 5
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JancisRobinson.com (5/16/2003)
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Rockss and Fruit (6/14/2007)
(J.J. Prum Wehlener Sonnenuhr Spatlese) This was absolutely mindbogglingly good. Past it's full blown petrol phase and in its wispy hint of petrol phase this was just perfect. From a so-so vintage with high acid this just proves that old German wine from so-so vintages just gets better and better. This had aromas of petrol, lime, lemon, apple skins, pear flesh, some flowers and even an exotic hint of confectionary sugar after some decantation. The palate had wonderful acidity, fleshy fruit, a healthy dose of mineral and surprisingly great concentration. Long finish. Stellar wine from an off year. | By Lyle Fass
Rockss and Fruit (2/26/2007)
(J.J. Prum Wehlener Sonnenuhr Spatlese) Complex nose of scallions and petrol, apple-spice, lemon curd and honey. Great concentration and ripeness with yellow and star fruits abounding on the finish. Great aged Spatlese. |
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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. jhtRiesling Varietal character (Appellation America) | A short history of Riesling (Uncork) | Riesling (wikipedia)Spätlese Wikipedia article on Spätlese.Wehlener SonnenuhrLagenbeschreibung:
Sonnenuhr errichtet 1842 durch Jodocus Prüm; Lage trägt Namen seit Beginn des 20. Jahrhunderts. Optimale Süd-Süd-West-Exposition, Steilheit bis zu 60%, gute Wasserversorgung. Faktoren bieten beste Reifebedingungen, sind Grundlage für Erzeugung von Weinen von besonderer Eleganz, Feinheit & Ausdruck.
Boden:
Devonschiefer-Verwitterungsboden; in other words, a light friable (easily breakable) greyish-blue slate with some ferric muddiness between layers. Source--personal observation of site. jh
Layer description:
Sundial erected in 1842 by Jodocus Prüm; Lage has had names since the beginning of the 20th century. Optimal south-southwest exposure, steepness up to 60%, good water supply. Factors offer the best ripening conditions, are the basis for the production of wines of particular elegance, delicacy and expression.
Exact position on weinlagen.infoGermany Wines of Germany | The Association of German Prädikat Wine Estates (VDP) | How to read a German wine label | Geographical Information Down to Single Vineyards
#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 RuwerStarting 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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