FFW 2021 Wine Catalogue

GRAACHERHIMMELREICH RIESLINGKABINETT JOHANN JOSEF PRÜM 2019 DRINK2021 - 2038

MEET THE GROWER J.J. Prüm

GERMANY MOSEL

We are extremely proud to be one of the agents for Joh. Jos. Prüm in the UK. This Mosel producer is one of the very best in the world, regardless of grape variety. J.J. Prümare renowned for making beautifullymineral, filigree- textured, and incredibly age-worthy Rieslings from their wonderful schist soils. Their vineyards are focused on around the villages of Wehlener, Zeltinger, Graacher and Bernkastel – pilgrimage sites for wine lovers the world over. Perched precariously above the banks of the beautiful, meanderingMosel river largely on slate soils, the grapes maintainwonderful freshness, elegance and understated power. A trip to the region inMay is heavenly – much recommended. Manfred Prüm spent 50 years in charge of the estate, building the family reputation, before passing the baton to his daughter, Dr. Katharina Prüm, about 10 years ago. Katharina is the 4th Generation custodian of this lovely 33-hectare estate. Simon Cox MW, founder of Farthinghoe, knewManfred back in the 1980s. Nearly twenty years ago Alex, Simon’s son and current Managing Director, tasted withManfred in Prüm’s very traditionally styled living/tasting room, overlooking the steep vineyards just across the Mosel river. It is safe to say Farthinghoe continues its long associationwith the great estate, and with Katharina. Katharina’s approach to her wines is simple, all the work happens in the vineyards, yields are kept low, and a focus on the perfect terroir. The wines age effortlessly and gracefully for many decades without losing any freshness and without ever being overbearing, even at the lighter end of the spectrum – quite amazing! As I’m sure you know, these all have an element of sweetness or ‘fruitiness’ as it’s sometimes referred to locally, with Kabinett being at the driest end of the spectrumand wonderfully light, through Spätlese to Auslese, and then finally themagical Goldkapsel.

6x75 £98

Bright, apple orchard fruit on the nose. Gorgeous minerality, it is elegant precise with zesty fruit and crisp acidity. It has great balance and direction – bravo!

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