The 2023 Joh. Jos. Prüm Wehlener Sonnenuhr Riesling Auslese (375ml) is a beautifully poised and world-class Mosel Riesling from one of Germany’s most legendary producers, crafted from the iconic blue slate slopes of the Wehlener Sonnenuhr vineyard. Delicately sweet yet incredibly precise, the wine captures the signature Prüm style - featherlight, intensely aromatic and driven by remarkable purity and minerality. The nose opens with white peach, apricot and ripe citrus layered alongside jasmine, white flowers, wet slate and delicate honeyed notes. There’s an extraordinary lift and crystalline freshness that gives the wine both elegance and complexity.
On the palate, it is luscious yet weightless, with vibrant natural acidity balancing the wine’s silky sweetness beautifully. Layers of peach, grapefruit, citrus peel and tropical fruit glide across the palate alongside saline minerality and subtle slate-driven tension. The texture is beautifully refined and filigreed, finishing long, pure and incredibly fresh with remarkable precision and ageing potential.
Ben’s Recommendation:
The 2023 Joh. Jos. Prüm Wehlener Sonnenuhr Riesling Auslese is a stunning example of classic Mosel Riesling - ethereal, complex and perfectly balanced between sweetness and acidity. Magnificent with spicy Asian cuisine, foie gras, blue cheese, fruit-based desserts or simply enjoyed slowly on its own. Drink now or cellar effortlessly through 2050+.
