2006 Graacher Himmelreich Riesling Auslese Goldkapsel Joh. Jos. Prüm, Mosel-Saar-Ruwer

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate - 2006 Graacher Himmelreich Riesling Auslese Goldkapsel, Joh. Jos. Prüm

The Prüm 2006 Graacher Himmelreich Riesling Auslese Gold Capsule introduces a note of caramel, here with heady over-ripe pear, gardenia, and a Chartreuse-like aura of herbal and floral distillates. Amazingly honeyed and rich yet light to the touch, this is possibly a somewhat more obvious wine than the auction lot of Wehlener Sonnenuhr Auslese, but also a more concentrated as well as more botrytized one. Expect it to be worth cellaring for four decades. (This wine is A.P. #13.) - David Schildknecht, Okt. 2008

Mosel Fine Wines - 2006 Graacher Himmelreich Riesling Auslese Goldkapsel, Joh. Jos. Prüm

This offers a beautifully complex nose of greengage, mirabelle and mint wrapped into beautifully honeyed minerals. The structure is clearly that of a BA on the palate but a gorgeous touch of zesty acidity lifts up some beautiful tropical flavors of creamy and honeyed coconut and pineapple, and dare we say Pina Colada. The finish is still a little bit sharp but already very satisfying. This is not yet ready but already shows stunning potential. 2026-2056. - März 2016