2012 Joh Jos Prum Graacher Himmelreich Riesling Auslese

Riesling - 750ML
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REVIEWS

WA 94 VN 92 WS 92
WA 94

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, February 2015

The 2012 Graacher Himmelreich Auslese (AP #15 13) opens clear, cool, precise, smoky and very elegant on the nose. Light but intense and very elegant on the palate this delicious, racy and stimulatingly piquant and grippy...
VN 92

Vinous, December 2013

Pale golden yellow. Enticing aromas of raspberry, mint and sassafras mingle with a sensation of honey. Ripe and full yet discreet, this auslese is both dense and light on the palate. Finishes complex and long.
WS 92

Wine Spectator, October 2014

Compact and filled with sleek flavors of fresh herbs, stone and celery salt, presenting a firm edge to the acidity. Chamomile and lemon cake details fill the refreshing finish. Drink now through 2035.

WINE DETAILS

Color & Type
Dessert
Varietal
Riesling
Country
Germany
Region
Mosel Saar Ruwer
Sub-region
Middle Mosel
Appellation
Graach
Sub-appellation
Himmelreich
Vintage
2012
Size
750ML

The 2012 Joh Jos Prum Graacher Himmelreich Riesling Auslese is a white wine crafted from Riesling grapes in Germany's renowned Mosel Saar Ruwer region. Specifically, it hails from the Graach appellation's sub-appellation, Himmelreich. This vintage, produced by the esteemed Joh Jos Prum winery, is noted for its clarity and precision, characteristics that define exceptional Rieslings from this area.

Stephan Reinhardt of Robert Parker's Wine Advocate awarded this wine an impressive score of 94, praising its composition and aging potential. According to Reinhardt, the wine "opens clear, cool, precise, smoky and very elegant on the nose." This introduction sets the stage for an experience that is both light and intense, embodying the hallmark qualities of an excellent Riesling.

On the palate, the wine is described as "delicious, racy and stimulatingly piquant and grippy," showcasing its complex flavor profile. This Riesling is noted for its great balance, a trait that makes it both enjoyable now and promising for the future. Reinhardt suggests it is "gorgeous already, but still good in 20 or 30 years," indicating its potential for extended cellaring and the development of further complexity.

Overall, the 2012 Joh Jos Prum Graacher Himmelreich Riesling Auslese is a standout example of Mosel Riesling, celebrated for its elegance and precision. It is a wine that offers both immediate pleasure and the promise of longevity, making it a worthy addition to the collection of any Riesling enthusiast.