The Zeltinger Sonnenuhr Riesling Auslese Goldkapsel 2024 from Joh. Jos. Prüm originates from one of the most distinctive sites of the Middle Mosel. Compared with the wines from Wehlen or Graach, the Zeltinger Sonnenuhr often displays a slightly more exotic aromatic profile, greater yellow-fruited generosity, and pronounced spice. Deep slate soils and a sheltered amphitheater setting ensure slow ripening of the grapes and endow the wines with a signature blend of richness and elegance.

The 2024 vintage provided ideal conditions for highly selective Auslesen. The long ripening period enabled precise selection of noble-rot berries with high concentration without sacrificing freshness. In the Goldkapsel Auslesen in particular, the vintage's ability to unite intensity and finesse shines through.

On the nose, the Zeltinger Sonnenuhr Riesling Auslese Goldkapsel 2024 presents itself as remarkably multi-layered. Ripe apricots, candied pineapple, mirabelle plums, and mango intertwine with orange zest, blossom honey, and delicate notes of lemon balm. Behind these emerge the site's hallmark slate notes and a savory herbal component that lends the wine added complexity.

On the palate, the Auslese Goldkapsel feels concentrated and deep without ever appearing heavy. The fruit sweetness evokes candied apricots, yellow plums, and exotic fruits, yet is carried by precise, vibrant acidity that imparts immense energy. Especially characteristic is the union of creamy fruit generosity with a cool mineral line that runs from the first impression through to the long finish. With aeration, saline and slaty nuances come forward more strongly, lending the wine additional tension.

The Zeltinger Sonnenuhr Riesling Auslese Goldkapsel 2024 possesses extraordinary aging potential. Over decades, it will gain in complexity and develop aromas of honey, beeswax, candied citrus fruits, herbs, and delicate petrol notes. At the same time, the balance of sweetness, acidity, and mineral freshness typical of great Prüm wines will remain intact, enabling an impressive evolution.