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Wehlener Sonnenuhr Riesling Kabinett, J.J. Prüm - 2020

Name: Wehlener Sonnenuhr Riesling Kabinett, J.J. Prüm
Brand: J.J. Prüm
SKU: 13073
Price: 59.96 USD
Availability: InStock

Item # 13073 750 mL

The iconic J.J. Prum estate is synonymous with stunning Rieslings from the middle Mosel. This vineyard is full blue slate soil that gives the wine a signature minerality that offsets the sweetness for a beautifully balanced, elegant wine.

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Color

White

Vintage

2020

Country

Germany

Region

Mosel-Saar-Ruwer

Sub-Region

Mittel-Mosel

Producer

J.J. Prüm

Grape Variety

Riesling

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Staff Pick Notes

Wehlener Sonnenuhr is widely considered to be one of the finest vineyards in the entire world for Rieslings. This bottle shows you that this is not just belief. Yes, there is a large sundial that sits amidst these golden vines, and that's because it's clearly always time to drink Mosel Riesling! I would drink a glass of this wine every damn day for the rest of my life. I would not only not tire of it, but I would find another beautiful note or aroma every time. I would buy cases of this, many for short term consumption, and also many for cellaring. This will age beautifully, offering lush stone fruits, a bouquet of delicate white flowers, wet river stones, and a tiny touch of petrol.

- VG

About the Producer

Bernkastel-Wehlen, Mittel Mosel, Germany From Johann Josef to Sebastian to Manfred (and in the coming years, to Katharina), the hereditary line of Prüms at this estate is straight and strong. Why is J.J. Prüm still the most famous name in German wine after a hundred years? Partly because their light and racy wines epitomize the region. Partly too because they possess several incredible vineyard...

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