2001 Wehlener Sonnenuhr Riesling Auslese
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Very very hot in August and then a chilly September. Just as things were looking bad, a gloriously hot October saved the day. Medium gold. Mineral dusting over delicious lime and apple and green mango fruit. Super fresh, agile, lithe, crackling with energy and acidity and verve. Lots of green apple. Racy. No waiting in the wings here. It explodes on to the stage. Dances in the limelight. Tastes like it will last forever. Wonderful! (TC)
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Jancis Robinson MW
Tamlyn Currin, jancisrobinson.com
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Lots of sulphur dioxide and still very hidden, reticent flavours. Quite opulent mango underneath. Slight honey notes, but miraculously light and crystalline. (JR)
Complex aromas of honeyed minerals, slate, and red fruits can be discerned in the nose of the 2001 Riesling Auslese Wehlener Sonnenuhr. Medium-bodied, this is a deep, pure, and powerful wine with outstanding depth, concentration and length. Candied red currants dominate this well-strewn offering's luscious yet delineated character. Projected maturity: 2004-2015. Importer: A Rudi Wiest Selection, Cellar International, Inc., Carlsbad, CA; tel. (760) 753-4244
About the producer

Joh. Jos. Prüm is the benchmark estate of the Middle Mosel, renowned for Rieslings of exceptional delicacy, precision, and longevity. From the legendary slopes of Wehlener Sonnenuhr to Graacher Himmelreich, their wines capture a singular balance of lightness, tension and mineral purity.