Dominik Mueller

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2005 Joh. Jos. Prüm Wehlener Sonnenuhr Spätlese

Tasting note

2005 Joh. Jos. Prüm Wehlener Sonnenuhr Riesling Spätlese

Today’s dinner for my wife’s birthday at Web Christel in Westerland on the island of Sylt was a big delight, and this Riesling Spätlese was the perfect accompaniment for their superb fish and seafood dishes.

Since we enjoyed the wine at the restaurant, I did not take detailed notes. However, this J.J. Prüm was unquestionably a great pleasure. Already in the nose aromas of sweet apricots seduced us, well-staged by the Gabriel glass. In addition, a very light and pleasant touch of petroleum, as is usual for matured Riesling. It was all very harmonious. Finally, on the palate, the fruit sweetness combined with a still fresh acidity to tangerines, orange marmalade and apricots. Great, animating drinking flow. Long lasting finish that brought sweetness, acidity and bitterness together. Simply wonderful!

Drink through 2030.

Tasted by Dominik Müller on Thursday, 22 June 2023.

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DM:
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/ 20 ("excellent")
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Wine details

Vintage: 2005
Colour:white
Style:still (off-dry)
Assemblage:no
Grape variety:Riesling
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Producer:Joh. Jos. Prüm
Country:Germany
Region:Mosel Saar Ruwer
Subregion:n/a
Appellation:n/a
Vineyard:Wehlener Sonnenuhr
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