Graacher Himmelreich Riesling Spätlese, J.J. Prüm - 2023

Name: Graacher Himmelreich Riesling Spätlese, J.J. Prüm
Brand: None
SKU: 11267
Price: 71.99 USD
Availability: InStock

Item # 11267 750 mL

Prüm's sloping vineyard in the Middle Mosel, Graacher Himmelreich, just overlooking the river, is a Riesling slated for long life. Schisty slate impregnates Prüm's famous Rieslings yielding wines of precision, unencumbered by the unavoidable richness and depth. However, this is a wine for the cellar as well, with ageing potential of 30 + years. From an excellent vintage.

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Color

White

Vintage

2023

Country

Germany

Region

Mosel-Saar-Ruwer

Sub-Region

Mittel-Mosel

Producer

None

Grape Variety

Riesling

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