Joh Jos Prüm Riesling Kabinett 2008
The wines of Joh Jos Prüm (or JJ Prüm as they are often referred) are renowned for having a bit of sulphurous stink action going on. Not so this beauty, a pretty little thing offering up floral aromas: apple blossom and honeysuckle.
Entry shows an initially quite intense wine, but this quickly fades away to exhibit some minerality and nigh-tropical fruit. Delicate in the mouth, it almost feels weightless - a house characteristic I am led to believe.
Through the finish, little acid. Lacks intensity, lingers a little but is quite moderate. 2008 is seen as an excellent vintage, less ripe than other years, allowing expressions on terroir. Aside from some slight minerality and low-key acid I didn't see too much. Would hazard more visible in the single site wines than this entry level wine.
Source: Retail, Hailsham Cellars
Price: 16.49GBP ($26.50 AUD at time of writing)
Alcohol: 8.5%
Closure: Cork
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And the same wine retails for $50 a bottle here in Oz! You'd be disappointed at $50 a pop.....
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