2016 Graacher Himmelreich Riesling Auslese Goldkapsel Joh. Jos. Prüm, Mosel-Saar-Ruwer (0,75l)

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate - 2016 Graacher Himmelreich Riesling Auslese Goldkapsel, Joh. Jos. Prüm

What a fantastic bouquet! The 2016 Graacher Himmelreich Auslese Gold Capsule is super deep, intense and precise on the nose where flinty/stony notes and very fine (and slightly spicy) raisin and grapefruit aromas are displayed. Rich, lush and super sexy on the palate, with highly delicate but intense and persistent fruit and very fine salinity, this is a gorgeous Auslese from the winner of the 2016 vintage chez Prüm: Graacher Himmelreich. This gold-capsuled Auslese (AP 10 17) is rich, finessed and almost weightless in its intensity. The salty and piquant acidity is alive and kicking. You can hardly produce a better Auslese in this delicate and filigreed style. 8% alcohol. - Stephan Reinhardt, April 2018

Wine Spectator - 2016 Graacher Himmelreich Riesling Auslese Goldkapsel, Joh. Jos. Prüm

A bit creamy, yet elegant, showing lots of freshness and vibrancy, with juicy acidity cutting through the ripe flavors of peach and apple, combined with notes of Key lime pie and sweet spice. Features a vivid structure, showing terrific integration and a long, detailed, velvety finish. Drink now through 2038. 40 cases made - Mai 2018

Mosel Fine Wines - 2016 Graacher Himmelreich Riesling Auslese Goldkapsel, Joh. Jos. Prüm

This is still quite reductive at first and only timidly hints at exotic and concentrated notes of apricot, mango, guava and quince, pepped up by a fresher streak of grapefruit. The wine delivers smooth and delicately unctuous flavors of candied yellow fruits and strawberry juice on the deep and beautifully balanced palate. The finish is pure, fresh even if still loaded with quite some residual sugar in need of integration. This rich GK is quite a treat but it is one which will demand a lot of patience. The patience will be worth it. 2031-2056 - Okt. 2017