{"title":"Joh. Jos. Prüm Wine Collection","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"712\" data-end=\"1117\"\u003eBased in Wehlen on the Middle Mosel, the estate is globally recognized for producing some of the most precise, age-worthy, and ethereal expressions of Riesling in the world. These are wines built on razor-thin ripeness levels, steep slate slopes, and a winemaking philosophy that has remained deliberately unchanged for generations. From legendary vineyards such as Wehlener Sonnenuhr, Graacher Himmelreich, and Bernkasteler Lay, Prüm Rieslings are defined by delicate structure, low alcohol, and extraordinary aromatic lift.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"2022-joh-jos-pr-m-riesling-sp-tlese-graacher-himmelreichsomm2602-jjp22rie-750","title":"2022 Joh. Jos. Prüm Riesling Spätlese, Graacher Himmelreich","description":"\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJoh. Jos. Prüm, a Mosel Riesling legend, traces its roots to 1156 when the Prüm family first settled in Wehlen.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThe modern estate formed in 1911 after Johann Josef Prüm split his inheritance, naming it after himself; his son Sebastian shaped its signature finesse during the 1930s-40s, earning global acclaim for racy, age-worthy wines from steep slate vineyards like Wehlener Sonnenuhr and Graacher Himmelreich. Dr. Manfred Prüm elevated it further from 1969 (named German Winemaker of the Year in 1996), passing leadership to daughter Dr. Katharina around 2020 while upholding 100% Riesling from ~22 hectares—70% ungrafted—mostly in top Middle Mosel sites. Tiny production (~15,000 cases\/year) and gold capsules denote elite selections from riper, botrytis-touched fruit. Critics like Stuart Pigott hail it as \"Germany's best Rieslings with the Mosel's vivacious aroma and racy elegance,\" while Robert Parker and Antonio Galloni routinely score 94-98+ for crystalline purity and decades-long potential.\u003cspan class=\"citation-nbsp\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"group\/trigger inline-flex min-w-0\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation inline-flex min-w-0\"\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" class=\"inline-flex max-w-full min-w-0\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Weingut_Joh._Jos._Pr%C3%BCm\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe 2022 Graacher Himmelreich Riesling Spätlese exemplifies Prüm's classical mastery in a stunning vintage of poise and ripeness.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eFrom Himmelreich's red-slate slopes—known for generous fruit, floral lift, and mineral grip—this Spätlese ferments in neutral oak with indigenous yeast, rests on lees, and finishes off-dry with laser focus. Stephan Reinhardt (Wine Advocate) praises similar 2022s as \"stunningly classical,\" with salty persistence and nervous freshness; Galloni notes parallel Auslese Goldkapsels as \"pure, precise... endless.\" Expect peach, white flowers, wet stone, and vibrant acidity balancing ~40-50g\/L RS—elegant now but built for 20+ years. Micro-lots like this underscore Prüm's benchmark status amid climate challenges.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 id=\"why-youll-love-it\" class=\"mb-2 mt-4 [.has-inline-images_\u0026amp;]:clear-end font-sans visRefresh2026AnswerSerif:font-editorial font-semimedium visRefresh2026Fonts:font-bold text-base visRefresh2026Fonts:text-lg first:mt-0 md:text-lg [hr+\u0026amp;]:mt-4\"\u003eWhy You'll Love It\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"marker:text-quiet list-disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003eHimmelreich's opulent fruit—ripe peach, mirabelle, jasmine—meets Prüm's slate salinity for filigree tension and profound length.\u003cspan class=\"citation-nbsp\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-state=\"closed\" aria-label=\"Joh. Jos. Prüm: Purity, Precision, and the Quiet Authority of Mosel ...\" class=\"inline-flex\"\u003e\u003cspan rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-pplx-citation-url=\"https:\/\/mitchellrabinowitz.substack.com\/p\/joh-jos-prum-purity-precision-and\" data-pplx-citation=\"\" class=\"citation inline\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mitchellrabinowitz.substack.com\/p\/joh-jos-prum-purity-precision-and\" class=\"inline-flex max-w-full min-w-0\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003eOff-dry finesse (~40-50g\/L RS) avoids cloying notes, balancing vibrant acidity in a 2022 vintage of energy and poise (93-96 points typical).\u003cspan class=\"citation-nbsp\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-state=\"closed\" class=\"group\/trigger inline-flex min-w-0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation inline-flex min-w-0\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vinous.com\/wines\/joh-jos-prum-2022-riesling-graacher-himmelreich-auslese-goldkapsel\" class=\"inline-flex max-w-full min-w-0\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003eLight in body but intense in flavor. A benchmark Spätlese—elegant now, ages 20+ years and rivaling much pricier Goldkapsels.\u003cspan class=\"citation-nbsp\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-state=\"closed\" class=\"group\/trigger inline-flex min-w-0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation inline-flex min-w-0\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.winespectator.com\/articles\/germanys-prum-family-makes-rieslings-that-stand-the-test-of-time-6055\" class=\"inline-flex max-w-full min-w-0\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 id=\"how-to-serve-it\" class=\"mb-2 mt-4 [.has-inline-images_\u0026amp;]:clear-end font-sans visRefresh2026AnswerSerif:font-editorial font-semimedium visRefresh2026Fonts:font-bold text-base visRefresh2026Fonts:text-lg first:mt-0 md:text-lg [hr+\u0026amp;]:mt-4\"\u003eHow to Serve It\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"marker:text-quiet list-disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003eChill to 50-54°F \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eto unlock floral layers and minerality. Avoid serving ice-cold \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003eOptional Decant with young bottles 30-60 minutes; pair with foie gras, lobster bisque, or spicy Thai curry.\u003cspan class=\"citation-nbsp\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-state=\"closed\" aria-label=\"2021 Weingut Joh Jos Prüm Wehlener Sonnenuhr Spätlese\" class=\"inline-flex\"\u003e\u003cspan rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-pplx-citation-url=\"https:\/\/www.robertparker.com\/wines\/wg2CnqgKJSaufpR3s\" data-pplx-citation=\"\" class=\"citation inline\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.robertparker.com\/wines\/wg2CnqgKJSaufpR3s\" class=\"inline-flex max-w-full min-w-0\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003eTall Riesling flute or all purpose white wine stems; Enjoy now or cellar 15-20+ years through 2045+ for continued depth and honeyed evolution.\u003cspan class=\"citation-nbsp\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-state=\"open\" aria-label=\"Joh. Jos. Prüm: Producer profile \u0026amp; 10 wines tasted - Decanter\" class=\"inline-flex\"\u003e\u003cspan rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-pplx-citation-url=\"https:\/\/www.decanter.com\/premium\/joh-jos-prum-producer-profile-10-wines-tasted-516272\/\" data-pplx-citation=\"\" class=\"citation inline\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.decanter.com\/premium\/joh-jos-prum-producer-profile-10-wines-tasted-516272\/\" class=\"inline-flex max-w-full min-w-0\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"SommSelect","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44778099802166,"sku":"SOMM2602-JJP22RIE-750","price":79.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/3628\/8822\/files\/2022Joh.Jos.PrumRieslingSpatlese_GraacherHimmelreich_35f91c3d-d528-48ac-ac03-8679fb8ab90d.png?v=1770157024"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/3628\/8822\/collections\/Screenshot_2026-06-02_at_5.48.30_AM.png?v=1780404617","url":"https:\/\/sommselect.com\/collections\/joh-jos-prum-wine-collection.oembed","provider":"SommSelect","version":"1.0","type":"link"}