Parker about Graacher Himmelreich Riesling Spätlese 2016
The 2016 Graacher Himmelreich Spätlese (AP 08 17) is discreet and smoky on the deep, well-defined nose. Juicy-piquant and salty on the well-structured and refreshingly mineral palate, the Himmelreich is tight and expressive, with the sweetness superbly balanced by the spicy, grippy phenols/minerals. This is a really complex Spätlese that is highly stimulating today and will still be so in 20 or 30 years.

Suckling over Graacher Himmelreich Riesling Spätlese 2016
Juicy but super elegant and refined with great mineral freshness, making this an extremely attractive wine. And yes, this has some sweetness but you'd hardly think so. Where are those spicy prawns? Drink or hold.
Description
Land | Germany |
Region | Moselle |
Rebsorten | Riesling 100% |
Alkoholgehalt | 8.00% |
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 | 2018 - 2050 |
Parker Punkte | 95 |
Jahrgang | 2016 |
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Graacher Himmelreich Riesling Spätlese 2016

The Graacher Himmelreich Riesling Spätlese 2016 from Joh. Jos. Prüm is an outstanding wine that perfectly captures the uniqueness of the Graacher Himmelreich vineyard and the high quality of the 2016 vintage.
This late-harvest Riesling boasts a vibrant golden hue, indicating the optimal ripeness of the grapes and the concentration of aromas. The bouquet is intense and seductive, with aromas of ripe peaches, juicy apricots, and a refreshing citrus note. Fine mineral nuances and floral accents round out the complex aromatic profile.
On the palate, the Graacher Himmelreich Riesling Spätlese 2016 reveals impressive harmony. The lively acidity provides freshness and structure, while the delicate residual sweetness emphasizes the rich fruit aromas. The flavor palette presents a wide variety of tropical fruits, honey, and subtle spice. The mouthfeel is silky, and the balance between sweetness and acidity is perfectly balanced.
The grapes for this wine are harvested by hand and processed according to the time-honored methods of Joh. Jos. Prüm. The Graacher Himmelreich Riesling Spätlese 2016 is not only an outstanding representative of Mosel Riesling, but also an impressive testament to the winery's expertise and dedication.