2022 Joh Jos Prum Graacher Himmelreich Riesling Auslese Goldkapsel

Riesling - 750ML
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REVIEWS

JS 98 VN 93 WS 93
JS 98

jamessuckling.com, November 2023

A very great Mosel Auslese with the combination of enormous concentration, exotic ripeness and vibrancy that we expect from the very top producers of this style. What a fantastic interplay of grape sweetness and aromatic...
VN 93

Vinous, October 2023

The 2022 Riesling Graacher Himmelreich Auslese Goldkapsel, made with about 30% botrytis, does not give much away on its closed nose. Still, the ripest peach, edged with orange zestiness, is luminous on the palate...
WS 93

Wine Spectator, June 2024

Alluring and unctuous, this opulent version drips with fruit and boasts a fine structure. A supple mix of apple, peach and passion fruit flavors are cut with zesty citrus-laced acidity, while an herbaceous thread weaves...

WINE DETAILS

Color & Type Dessert
Varietal Riesling
Country Germany
Region Mosel Saar Ruwer
Sub-region Middle Mosel
Appellation Graach
Sub-appellation Himmelreich
Vintage 2022
Size 750ML
Percent alcohol 7.5%
Closure Cork

The 2022 Joh Jos Prum Graacher Himmelreich Riesling Auslese Goldkapsel is a white wine hailing from the Middle Mosel sub-region of Germany, specifically the Graach appellation. Produced by Joh Jos Prum, this Riesling has garnered significant attention from wine critics, yielding impressive reviews.

Wine Spectator awarded this wine a score of 93, describing it as "alluring and unctuous," with a fine structure. The review highlights a "supple mix of apple, peach, and passion fruit flavors" that are balanced by "zesty citrus-laced acidity." The wine also features an "herbaceous thread" alongside notes of "perfumy elderflower, smoke, and flint." Despite its sweetness, it retains "delicacy and brightness," making it enjoyable now and through 2045.

Vinous also rated the 2022 Riesling Graacher Himmelreich Auslese Goldkapsel with a 93 score. The review notes that the wine, made with about 30% botrytis, has a "closed nose" that doesn’t reveal much initially. However, on the palate, it offers "the ripest peach, edged with orange zestiness," encompassing "tart-sweet fruit" with a slight lift of botrytis. The wine's "concentration and slight viscosity" are complemented by "intense sweetness and honey," all edged with citrus.

James Suckling delivered the highest praise, giving this wine an outstanding score of 98. He described it as "a very great Mosel Auslese" with "enormous concentration, exotic ripeness, and vibrancy." Suckling emphasized the "fantastic interplay of grape sweetness and aromatic richness," underpinned by "slatey acidity" that renders the wine "so pure and straight." He suggests it can be enjoyed now or held for future enjoyment.

Overall, the 2022 Joh Jos Prum Graacher Himmelreich Riesling Auslese Goldkapsel is a highly acclaimed wine, praised for its balance of sweetness, acidity, and intricate flavors. With its potential for aging and immediate appeal, it stands out as an excellent choice for Riesling aficionados.