The 2023 Wehlener Sonnenuhr Riesling Spätlese auction wine from Joh. Jos. Prüm is a radiant masterpiece of the Mosel and a perfect embodiment of the legendary Wehlener Sonnenuhr. This iconic vineyard site, with its pure blue Devon slate, imparts unparalleled elegance, finesse, and depth to the wines. The 2023 auction Spätlese impresses with a brilliant balance of ripe fruit, vibrant acidity, and mineral precision. A complex bouquet of white peach, ripe pineapple, juicy apricot, and candied lemon unfolds on the nose, underscored by delicate herbal notes and the typical slate minerality. On the palate, the wine is incredibly delicate yet powerful, with a precise, prancing acidity that perfectly integrates the noble sweetness. The depth, clarity, and cool freshness lend it tremendous radiance and a long, elegant finish with a salty, mineral aftertaste. This late harvest impressively demonstrates the potential of Prüm wines: great harmony, subtle opulence and exceptional aging potential for decades.