Opened this 2022 JJ Prum Wehlener Sonnenuhr Riesling Spatlese last night along side some kung pow chicken from PF Changs. What a mistake… now I want this by the truckload.
On opening the bottle, the nose was overwhelmingly reminiscent of gunpowder and some barnyard funk. The gunpowder faded as time went on, but the funk never really left. On the palate sweet green apple and honey were dominant and subtle notes of flowers, lychee, and slate were noticeable as well.
The thing that impressed me most was the balanced structure of this wine. The sweetness, acidity, and weight of the wine were in perfect harmony. Its also just flat out delicious and was a lovely accompaniment to the kung pow chicken, with the sweetness cutting through the spicy peppers.
Now I'm looking for more affordable options that can scratch this itch. Would love to try some from the Finger Lakes and am considering looking at Dr Loosen as well. Would love to hear recommendations!
by TC_Thomas51
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Dr. Loosen isn’t exactly at the same level as Prüm. For a cheaper Prüm fix, buy their Zeltinger Sonnenuhr bottlings instead.
I also recommend:
– Markus Molitor
– AJ Adam
– Willi Schaefer
– Clemens Busch
– Karl Erbes
– Dr Hermann
– Fritz Haag
Nothing but Prum scratches my Prum itch.
Are you US based? I would like to know what a bottle like this costs across the pond.
When I like to open a Spätlese without breaking the bank then Carl Loewen Laurentiuslay Spätlese is my go to. About 1/3 the price and close enough in quality.
I’ve got a 2021 in the cellar…not planning to open for at least another 5 years but who knows haha
Found a great winery from middle rhine that does amazing spätlese for 20€ – Lanius Knab. But probably not available where you live
infanticide smh my head
Selbach Oster’s position on the QPR is really hard to beat in Mosel
Hermann Wiemer does a great semi dry and late harvest! Very affordable as well, around 20-30$ usd
Not sure if it is priced much better but I have enjoyed a variety of Peter Lauer’s offerings as well as Max Kilburg.
my favorite vineyard
Benchmark producer. Kartauserhof is also fantastic.