{"product_id":"joh-jos-prum-graacher-himmelreich-riesling-auslese-2024","title":"Joh Jos Prüm Graacher Himmelreich Riesling Auslese 2024","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Description:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Joh. Jos. Prüm Graacher Himmelreich Riesling Auslese 2024 is a refined, naturally sweet Riesling from the renowned Graacher Himmelreich vineyard in Germany’s Middle Mosel. Classified as a VDP.GROSSE LAGE®, Graacher Himmelreich occupies steep slopes overlooking the Mosel near the village of Graach. The vineyard is oriented predominantly south to southwest and is characterised by readily warmed blue and grey slate soils. Its hillside is crossed by natural water channels that provide the vines with a dependable source of moisture throughout the growing season. The Joh. Jos. Prüm parcel is more westward-facing, somewhat less steep and possesses deeper soils than the estate’s holdings in Wehlener Sonnenuhr. These conditions contribute to wines that combine generous fruit concentration with cool mineral freshness and finely defined acidity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe grapes were harvested by hand and underwent spontaneous fermentation in stainless-steel tanks. Harvest began on 1 October 2024, initially producing Kabinett and Spätlese-quality fruit before warmer October conditions allowed selected grapes to reach Auslese ripeness. This regular Auslese was produced with almost no botrytis-affected fruit, preserving a particularly pure and vivid expression of the vineyard. Aromatically, the wine combines lemongrass, mint, cassis and wet slate with zesty lemon, green tangerine, greengage and white peach. The palate is concentrated yet finely proportioned, balancing ripe fruit and natural sweetness with bright citrus acidity, saline minerality and a distinctive grapefruit-like bitterness. At only 7.5% alcohol, it retains remarkable lightness despite its Auslese-level richness and depth. The finish is long, energetic and precise, carrying citrus peel, herbal freshness and persistent slate-driven salinity. Although capable of long development in the cellar, it can also accompany apricot chicken, Asian summer rolls and other gently spiced dishes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNOSE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e– Pure and finely layered\u003cbr\u003eLemongrass, fresh mint, cassis, zesty lemon, white peach and wet slate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePALATE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e– Concentrated and precisely balanced\u003cbr\u003eGreengage, green tangerine, white peach, bright acidity, natural sweetness and saline minerality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFINISH\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e– Long and energetic\u003cbr\u003eLingering grapefruit peel, fresh herbs, citrus bitterness and persistent slate-driven salinity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReviews \u0026amp; Accolades\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e“The 2024 Riesling Graacher Himmelreich Auslese contains almost no botrytized fruit. Only the slightest note of zesty lemon breaks through on the shy nose. More air reveals a hint of mint sorbet. The palate, however, adds an intriguing sweetness that is so akin to the wonderfully zesty notions of green tangerine peel. The next wave of flavor pushes into greengage and juicy white peach notes, always tempered by vivid citrus. The 2024 has gorgeous linearity and such a tingling, sherbet-like insistence. It is simply wonderful and so utterly balanced. ”\u003c\/em\u003e — Anne Krebiehl MW, Vinous, 97 Points\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e“In spite of the generous ripeness, the dominant aromas and flavors are Amalfi lemons, yellow grapefruit and pomelo with some fresh herbal notes. Very bright and racy, the finish much drier than you might expect for this frankly sweet category. Long, energetic, herbal finish with fascinating grapefruit bitterness and salty minerality. Drinkable now, but best from 2027.”\u003c\/em\u003e — Stuart Pigott, JamesSuckling.com, 95 Points\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e“The 2024 Graacher Himmelreich Auslese is pure and flinty on the intense and stony nose that reveals herbal and saline notes along with blackcurrant and dark plum skin aromas. Lush and precise on the palate, this is a concentrated yet refined and elegant, mouth-filling and textured Auslese based on ripe and partly overripe grapes.”\u003c\/em\u003e — Stephan Reinhardt, Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate, 94 Points\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFiner Details:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eStyle – White Wine\u003cbr\u003eVarietal – Riesling\u003cbr\u003eCountry – Germany\u003cbr\u003eRegion – Mosel, Graach\u003cbr\u003eVintage – 2024\u003cbr\u003eBottle Size – 750ml\u003cbr\u003eABV – 7.5%\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Joh Jos Prum","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44109861552215,"sku":"JJP-GH-AUS-24","price":129.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0043\/9258\/3217\/files\/9db72d5d-07a0-4149-8d49-1df0dc0943d1.webp?v=1786073326","url":"https:\/\/kentstreetcellars.com.au\/products\/joh-jos-prum-graacher-himmelreich-riesling-auslese-2024","provider":"Kent Street Cellars","version":"1.0","type":"link"}