Trier, Moselle: Wine Tour with Cruise
Experience the Moselle on the boat. Afterwards, you will visit a winemaker in Trier with wine tasting and food. The journey to the winemaker is by vintage bus.
Structure
Drinking window
Latest scored vintage 2018: best 2028 to 2058.
vintage10 yrs40 yrs42 yrs
Critic scores
| Critic | Vintage | Score |
|---|---|---|
| Wine Advocate reviewed 2020 | 2018 | 95/100 |
Scores as published by each critic for the vintage shown.
In the glass
What it pairs with
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Roquefort on walnut bread
Honeyed sweetness tames the salty blue funk in a classic sweet-and-salty match. -
Seared foie gras
Botrytis sweetness and cutting acidity balance the rich liver without cloying. -
Apricot and almond tart
Late-harvest stone-fruit notes mirror the dessert while acidity keeps it fresh.
How to serve Wehlener Sonnenuhr Riesling Auslese
Allow 5 minutes from open to pour.
- Open and pour. Open and pour directly. No decanting required for this style.
- Serve at 8-12°C. Cellar temperature (8-12°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
- Glassware. Use a small dessert-wine glass (3-5oz pour): the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
- Pair with. Roquefort on walnut bread, Seared foie gras, Apricot and almond tart. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
Noble-sweet Auslese from the Wehlener Sonnenuhr: rich, botrytis-touched and intensely concentrated yet held in balance by piercing Saar-Mosel acidity.
Facts
- Producer
- Weingut Joh. Jos. Prum · visiting guide
- Grapes
- Riesling
- Classification
- VDP.Grosse Lage Mosel
- Price
- EUR 60 to 150 at retail
- Drinking window
- 10 to 40 from vintage
Frequently asked about Wehlener Sonnenuhr Riesling Auslese
What does Wehlener Sonnenuhr Riesling Auslese taste like?
Structurally medium-bodied, racy acidity with a long finish. Noble-sweet Auslese from the Wehlener Sonnenuhr: rich, botrytis-touched and intensely concentrated yet held in balance by piercing Saar-Mosel acidity.
When should I drink Wehlener Sonnenuhr Riesling Auslese?
Drink 10 to 40 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.
What food pairs with Wehlener Sonnenuhr Riesling Auslese?
Roquefort on walnut bread is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Seared foie gras and Apricot and almond tart. Honeyed sweetness tames the salty blue funk in a classic sweet-and-salty match.
What grapes are in Wehlener Sonnenuhr Riesling Auslese?
The blend is Riesling. The wine is classified as VDP.Grosse Lage Mosel.
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