Joh Jos Prum Riesling Auslese Wehlener Sonnenuhr 2005

Date of Tasting: 13 July 2015

Wine Type: White

Grape Varieties: 100% Riesling

Alcohol: 7.0%

Origin: Mosel, Germany

Appellation: Auslese

Expect to Pay: ~ EUR70

Web: http://www.jjpruem.com/
Chubby Appreciation: 95/100
Critics' Opinion: WS - 97/100, WE - 95/100, ST - 94/100, JR - 17.5/20, CT - 93/100

Appearance: Gold.

Aroma: Bouquet of peach, apple, citrus, and acacia.

Palate: Adequate richness on the structure. Sweet and fine tropical fruits and undertone apple and lemon. Overshadowed fresh acidity. Elegant minerality. Spicy notes too. Long and lingering.

Stunning I was. So much joy from this bottle of sweet wine. There are purity but yet at the same time punchiness. I had this bottle along with Thai food and I found accomplishment. The balance between spiciness of Thai food and sweetness of this auslese was the key. Nevertheless, it can even be sipped as aperitif. I guess fruity dessert should also be a good companion. At this price, I wouldn't mind stocking up more at all. It is beautiful now and shall maintain its charm for many more years. Great job.

Score Explanation

95+ = classic and extraordinary

90+ = outstanding in its class

85+ = recommended wine with some degree of enjoyment

80+ = drinkable occasionally

WA = Wine Advocate
AG = Antonio Galloni
WS = Wine Spectator
WE = Wine Enthusiast
JR = Jancis Robinson
DC = Decanter
JS = James Suckling
BH = Burghound
FS = Falstaff Magazine
ST = Stephen Tanzer
CT = Cellar Tracker Average Score