2014 Graacher Himmelreich Auslese
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Clear and smoky on the nose, with stone meal and citrus/grapefruit flavors, the 2014 Riesling Graacher Himmelreich Auslese (AP #17) is sweet and piquant on the palate, as well as nicely salty in the finish. There is still a lot of CO2 in the wine, but the mineral grip in the finish reveals its true character. There is very good phenolic structure, which results in a good grip.
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Stephan Reinhardt, Wine Advocate
David Schildknecht, Vinous
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While briefly a bit shrouded by fermentative aromas, this clears to reveal honeysuckle, apple jelly and candied lemon peel, all of which follow on an expansive, lush yet buoyant palate, but with a juicy fresh apple and lemon adjunct. Transparent to wet stone and stimulatingly tinged with seeds and pits, it finishes with ravishing persistence, if not quite the energy, let alone brightness, of the corresponding Bernkasteler.
About the producer
Joh. Jos. Prüm is the benchmark estate of the Middle Mosel, renowned for Rieslings of exceptional delicacy, precision, and longevity. From the legendary slopes of Wehlener Sonnenuhr to Graacher Himmelreich, their wines capture a singular balance of lightness, tension and mineral purity.