Trier, Moselle: Wine Excursion with Boat Cruise
Experience the Moselle by boat. Afterwards, you will visit a winemaker in Trier for a wine tasting and food. The journey to the winemaker is by vintage bus.
Profile
Structure
Drinking window
Latest scored vintage 2019: best 2027 to 2049.
vintage8 yrs30 yrs32 yrs
Critic scores
| Critic | Vintage | Score |
|---|---|---|
| Wine Advocate reviewed 2021 | 2019 | 94/100 |
Scores as published by each critic for the vintage shown.
In the glass
What it pairs with
- Seared foie gras Botrytis sweetness and cutting acidity balance the rich liver without cloying.More wines for foie gras →
- Sichuan mapo tofu The wine's sweetness and high acidity buffer the numbing chilli oil and lift the fermented-bean savour.More wines for spicy and Asian food →
- Roast goose Concentrated sweet fruit and acidity stand up to rich festive poultry.More wines for duck and goose →
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 · visiting guide
- Grapes
- Riesling
- Classification
- VDP.Grosse Lage Mosel
- Price
- EUR 40 to 75 at retail
- Drinking window
- 8 to 30 from vintage
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.
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