Tasting Notes

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Vinous David Schildknecht - 01 Nov 16
Boasting a more rarefied, flowery nose and delicate palate than that of the corresponding A.P. #9, this auctioned bottling of Wehlener Sonnenuhr Spätlese features a haunting amalgam of honeysuckle, heliotrope, mint and vanilla against a luscious background of apple and pear. There is flattering creaminess but not at the expense of clarity, and the mouthwateringly salt-tinged finish positively shimmers in its exchange of fruity and mineral, flowery and herbal nuances.
Drinking Date: 2020 - 2040
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Robert Parker Wine Advocate Stephan Reinhardt - 04 Mar 16
Raimund Prüm's 2014 Wehlener Sonnenuhr Riesling Spätlese (AP #08 15) displays super ripe and well focused fruit flavors intertwined with nicely refined slate aromas. Bottled with 7.5% alcohol, this is a pretty sweet but elegant, delicate and refreshing Sonnenuhr with a lush tropical fruit texture and a lingering salinity. Very well done and already accessible. A delicious Riesling.
Drinking Date: 2016 - 2030
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Germany

Germany is renowned for its diverse, high-quality wines, primarily white varieties like Riesling. Thriving in cool climates and regions like Mosel, Rheingau, and Pfalz, German Rieslings range from dry to sweet, showcasing vibrant acidity and minerality. Top producers include Weingut Egon Müller and Joh. Jos. Prüm in Mosel, Weingut Robert Weil in Rheingau, and Dr. Loosen. Weingut Keller in Rheinhessen is noted for both Riesling and Spätburgunder (Pinot Noir). These producers highlight the excellence and tradition of German winemaking.