2015 Zeltinger Sonnenuhr Spatlese
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This projects another dimension of clarity, levity and understated complexity from the already impressive Rieslings that preceded it in the 2015 Prüm lineup. Honeysuckle, heliotrope and apple blossom perfumes atop ripe apple and quince capture the attention on the nose, then segue to a near-weightless, subtly creamy, yet generously juicy palate. Wet stone and bittersweet, smoky hickory and walnut oils serve for counterpoint on a prodigiously prolonged, luscious finish.
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Tamlyn Currin, jancisrobinson.com
Stephan Reinhardt, Wine Advocate
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The 2015 Zeltinger Sonnenuhr Spätlese has a clear and discreet, but very deep and elegant fruit aroma that indicates a cool smokiness of crushed stones. This Riesling is very clear, piquant and elegant on the palate, with a gorgeously lush fruit and lingering salinity and mineral grip. This is an excellent, well-concentrated and expressive terroir Riesling from the other Sonnenuhr. Now the Wehlener needs all its charms, because otherwise the Zeltinger is Prüm's Spätlese king in 2015.
A little bit sulkily recalcitrant on the nose, but everything falls into place with the first sip. Grapefruit marmalade. Gorgeous, chewy, demanding acidity with an intensity and sharp sweetness of yuzu lemon fruit. Green apples and white pepper and pith. Clings with razor-wire tension. (TC)
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.