Parker about Graacher Himmelreich Riesling Auslese Goldkapsel 2012
The 2012 Graacher Himmelreich Riesling Auslese Gold Capsule (AP #16 13) reveals a concentrated bouquet of highly delicate Riesling berry aromas along with grapefruit flavors. Rich and concentrated, but with a lot of finesse, transparency and elegance on the palate, this noble sweet selection is fresh, delicate and very stimulating.
Description
Land | Germany |
Region | Moselle |
Rebsorten | Riesling 100% |
Alkoholgehalt | 7.00% |
Füllstand | high fill |
Verschlußart | cork stopper |
Kennzeichnung | Contains sulphites |
Farbe | White |
Inverkehrbringer | Winery Joh. Jos. Prüm, Uferallee 19, 54470 Bernkastel-Kues |
Charakter | Sweet |
Servierempfehlung | Do not decant 8-10°C |
Trinkempfehlung | 2015 - 2050 |
Parker Punkte | 96 |
Jahrgang | 2012 |
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Graacher Himmelreich Riesling Auslese Goldkapsel 2012

The Joh. Jos. Prüm winery is a renowned winery in the Mosel region of Germany, known for its first-class Riesling wines. The Prüm family runs the winery with great dedication and tradition and has earned an outstanding reputation for its high-quality wines.
The 2012 Graacher Himmelreich Riesling Auslese Goldkapsel is a remarkable wine from this esteemed winery. Graacher Himmelreich is a prime vineyard in the Mosel region, known for its mineral soils and its ability to produce elegant and expressive Rieslings.
The 2012 vintage was characterized by optimal conditions for Riesling cultivation. The Graacher Himmelreich Riesling Auslese Goldkapsel 2012 presents a beautiful golden yellow color, indicative of the wine's maturity and concentration.
A fascinating bouquet of aromas unfolds on the nose. Notes of ripe peaches, apricots, and citrus fruits mingle with subtle hints of honey and a fine mineral note. These aromas are typical of Rieslings from Graacher Himmelreich and lend the wine remarkable complexity.
On the palate, the Graacher Himmelreich Riesling Auslese Goldkapsel 2012 impresses with its precise acidity and a perfect balance between sweetness and freshness. The sweetness is wonderfully balanced and gives the wine a pleasant texture. The fruity aromas continue on the palate and are accompanied by a mineral note that lends the wine additional refinement.
The 2012 Graacher Himmelreich Riesling Auslese Goldkapsel is a wine of exceptional quality and elegance. It has already reached its full ageing potential and displays impressive depth and complexity. This wine is ideal for special occasions or to enhance a wine lover's collection.
With the Graacher Himmelreich Riesling Auslese Goldkapsel 2012, the Joh. Jos. Prüm winery has once again created a first-class Riesling that impressively embodies the finesse, elegance, and character of Mosel wines.