In the glass
What it pairs with
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Seared foie gras
Botrytis sweetness and cutting acidity balance the rich liver without cloying. -
Sichuan mapo tofu
The wine's sweetness and high acidity buffer the numbing chilli oil and lift the fermented-bean savour. -
Roast goose
Concentrated sweet fruit and acidity stand up to rich festive poultry.
How to serve Wehlener Sonnenuhr Riesling Spatlese
Allow 5 minutes from open to pour.
- Open and pour. Open and pour directly. No decanting required for this style.
- Serve at 8-10°C. Cellar temperature (8-10°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
- Glassware. Use a smaller all-purpose white glass: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
- Pair with. Seared foie gras, Sichuan mapo tofu, Roast goose. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
A profound fruity-style Spatlese from the Wehlener Sonnenuhr, famously reductive young and capable of decades of evolution into honeyed complexity.
Facts
- Producer
- Weingut Joh. Jos. Prum
- Grapes
- Riesling
- Classification
- VDP.Grosse Lage Mosel
- Price
- EUR 40 to 75 at retail
- Drinking window
- 8 to 30 from vintage
- First vintage
- 1911
Scores
- Wine Advocate 94 (2019 vintage, reviewed 2021)
Frequently asked about Wehlener Sonnenuhr Riesling Spatlese
What does Wehlener Sonnenuhr Riesling Spatlese taste like?
Structurally medium-bodied, racy acidity with a long finish. A profound fruity-style Spatlese from the Wehlener Sonnenuhr, famously reductive young and capable of decades of evolution into honeyed complexity.
When should I drink Wehlener Sonnenuhr Riesling Spatlese?
Drink 8 to 30 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 Spatlese?
Seared foie gras is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Sichuan mapo tofu and Roast goose. Botrytis sweetness and cutting acidity balance the rich liver without cloying.
What grapes are in Wehlener Sonnenuhr Riesling Spatlese?
The blend is Riesling. The wine is classified as VDP.Grosse Lage Mosel.