2011 Joh. Jos. Prüm Graacher Himmelreich Riesling Spätlese

Community Tasting Notes (42) Avg Score: 91.5 points

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  8/18/2023 - CranBurgundy Likes this wine: 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!

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  1/9/2022 - Wine Poor Likes this wine: 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.

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  12/31/2021 - rcb25 wrote:

  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

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  4/16/2021 - quaffnov Likes this wine: 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.

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  2/28/2021 - EhrlichDY wrote:

  Popped and poured and enjoyed with 4 friends. Brilliant acids and luscious fruit. Open and glorious with a long life ahead.

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