Winemaker Notes
The 2018 Joh. Jos. Prüm Zeltinger Sonnenuhr Riesling Spätlese is a classic Mosel Riesling with remarkable depth and elegance. On the nose, it shows clear, complex aromas of lemon zest, ripe orchard fruits, and subtle floral notes. The palate is rich and lush yet refined, with mouth-filling fruit, slate-driven minerality, and a saline edge that adds tension. Despite its sweetness, vibrant acidity keeps it fresh and balanced, while the texture is silky and savory. The finish is long, grippy, and precise, making this Spätlese both approachable in youth and highly age-worthy.
About Winery
Joh. Jos. Prüm is one of Germany’s most iconic Mosel wineries, founded in 1911 by Johann Josef Prüm after the division of the larger S.A. Prüm estate. The Prüm family, however, had already been established in Wehlen for centuries, with records of their winemaking presence dating back over 400 years. Johann Josef’s son, Sebastian, was instrumental in shaping the estate’s reputation during the 1930s and 1940s, developing the distinct style of elegant, mineral-driven Rieslings that became their hallmark. After Sebastian’s death in 1969, his son Dr. Manfred Prüm took over, further elevating the estate’s global prestige. Today, the winery is managed by Manfred alongside his daughter Katharina Prüm, continuing the family tradition of producing world-class Rieslings from legendary Mosel vineyards such as Wehlener Sonnenuhr, Graacher Himmelreich, and Bernkasteler Badstube.
