Graacher Himmelreich Auslese Lange Goldkap Versteigerung, Weingut Joh. Jos. Prum 2013

(Joh. Jos. Prüm Graacher Himmelreich Riesling Auslese lange GK Auction) This needs quite some airing to shed its initial reductive side. What comes out then is simply stunning: Stunningly ripe scents of honey, pineapple, a touch of raisin, and apricot are nicely balanced out by refreshing notes of yellow peach, grapefruit and flowers. The wine is viscous, intense and compact on the palate, yet powerful scents of yellow honeyed fruits cut through this and bring out the juicy side. The finish is smoky, intense and just incredibly refined. This is a huge success which will require more than a decade to reach its maturity plateau! 2028-2063