The 2023 Joh. Jos. Prüm Zeltinger Sonnenuhr Riesling Spätlese is a beautifully refined Mosel Riesling from one of Germany’s most legendary estates, sourced from the steep slate slopes of the famed Zeltinger Sonnenuhr vineyard. Slightly more mineral and structured in personality than the neighbouring Wehlener wines, this Spätlese captures the hallmark Prüm style - delicate, weightless and incredibly precise, with remarkable purity and ageing potential. The nose reveals white peach, yellow plum and ripe citrus layered alongside jasmine, wet slate, fresh herbs and delicate floral perfume. There’s an incredible sense of lift and mineral freshness that gives the wine both elegance and tension.
On the palate, it is silky yet vibrant, balancing gentle sweetness with piercing natural acidity and finely etched minerality. Layers of peach, lemon candy and citrus peel glide across the palate alongside saline slate tension and subtle herbal complexity. Light and luminous in style, the wine finishes long, fresh and beautifully poised, with exceptional balance and the capacity to evolve gracefully for decades.
Ben’s Recommendation:
The 2023 Joh. Jos. Prüm Zeltinger Sonnenuhr Riesling Spätlese is a stunning example of classic Mosel Riesling - elegant, mineral and beautifully balanced between sweetness and freshness. Superb with spicy Asian cuisine, pork dishes, blue cheese, sushi or lightly spiced seafood. Enjoy now for its youthful vibrancy or cellar effortlessly through 2045+.
