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2008 Joh. Jos. Prum Graacher Himmelreich Riesling Auslese Gold Capsule (half bottle)
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2008 Joh. Jos. Prum Graacher Himmelreich Riesling Auslese Gold Capsule (half bottle)

Producer: Joh. Jos. Prum
Style: White Wine
Grape Type: Riesling
Origin: Germany
Region: Mosel-Saar-Ruwer

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94 Points | International Wine Cellar , January/February 2010

($100-$120; auction wine) Pale golden yellow. Heady aromas of strawberry and nut oils, with only a gentle hint of smoky botrytis. A white peach fruit essence and mineral salts animate the creamily rich yet delicate palate. More concentrated than the other ausleses at this address and with a distinct Mosel personality. This impressive wine is one of the finest ausleses of the vintage.

96 Points | Wine Spectator

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