Magnificent J.J. Prum 2012's Arrive: Plus 2007 Wehlener Sonnenuhr Kabinett Library Release |
Fantastic Joh. Jos. Prum 2012's Arrive - Plus Library Release Wehlener Sonnenuhr Resling Kabinett 2007! Riesling and the vineyards and growers of Germany who grow it, have had a special place in my heart ever since my first visit to Germany way back in 1979. It was on the steep slopes of the Mosel and Rhein where I first really "got it" - where I first experienced the importance of terroir, soil, sun and place in determining a wine's style and quality. It was where I saw first-hand the incredible connection between the small family domaines who in some cases, had centuries of tradition passed down from generation to generation, and through the generosity of the growers, tasted great old wines from as far back as the 1930's. I have been a fan of German wines ever since, laying them away and trying to keep my hands off until they begin to show their true potential over time. And one of my all-time favorites are the classic, age-worthy wines of Joh. Jos. Prum. We are offering a collection of their wines from the great 2012 vintage, ranging dry and mineral Kabinetts to the lush and sweeter Auslese's, and I think they are some of the very best German wines from this great vintage. In addition to the 2012's, we have secured a delicious library release, the Wehlener Sonnenuhr 2007 Kabinett (on sale $35), a wine that is drinking great now, providing a glimpse of where these wines go with time. Scroll down for the full offer and to purchase online. For some more info and background on Prum, read the excerpt from our importer's web-page or visit the links about Prum at the bottom of the article. For the full list of 2012's on offer including some rare Magnums scroll down - Cheers! Wehlener Sonnenuhr Riesling Kabinett 2007 - $35 on sale - The wines of theis fantastic Mosel property really don't begin to hit their stride for a minimum of 3-5 years from the vintage, and can age and evolve for a decade and more thereafter, offering some of the best Mosel Riesling in the world for those with the foresight and patience to lay them away. For those of us who don't have cellars stocked with older Riesling, this is a chance to taste a classic just as it is emerging from its youth. Still somewhat racy and focused, with loads of green apple and slatey stony notes in the middle, primary but it has lost its wound up tight youthful reticence. Drink now with mild fish, pork dishes, salads or Asian influenced cuisine or all on its own. This can also be cellared for 3-5 more years at least and it will evolve to its next phase of maturity, gaining a bit of golden color and more baked apple tones. "From Johann Josef to Sebastian to Manfred (and in the coming years, to Katharina), the hereditary line of Prüms at this estate is straight and strong. Why is J.J. Prüm still the most famous name in German wine after a hundred years? Partly because their light and racy wines epitomize the region. Partly too because they possess several incredible vineyard sites and an extraordinary percentage of ungrafted vines within them, which links them to an historic era of German winegrowing. And honestly, it’s partly showbiz. Few humans alive have ever seen the cellar at J.J. Prüm, or Manfred’s mysterious brother Wolfgang who toils down there. The mystery is compounded at the epic dinners that Manfred and his daughter Katharina host for visitors, during which Manfred disappears for up to 20 minutes rummaging around for the “perfect” bottle to pour, which is invariably old and invariably served blind. Who can resist such a presentation? The 33.5 acre estate produces about 13,000cs annually. They’re not tiny and they’re not a thousand years old, and they’re not doctrinaire about vinification. They are simply the quintessential Mosel estate and the benchmark for all German wine. Amen. The wines: Feather-light, never over-extracted, low in alcohol, transparent as glass, and petrolly as hell in those first 15 years or so. After that, they really get going. The trifecta of vineyard sites include the Wehlener Sonnenuhr (directly across the river from the house) from which the firmest, finest wines come; the Graacher Himmelreich from which rounder, earthier wines are made; and the Bernkasteler Badstube, which makes the lightest and saltiest wines, not as filigreed as the others but compelling, curious, and tasty." David Bowler Website. A bit of history about JJPrum: www.pruemwein.de |
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