Joh. Jos. Prüm Graacher Himmelreich Riesling Auslese Goldkapsel 2022
Joh. Jos. Prüm Graacher Himmelreich Auslese Goldkapsel is a premium, sweet German white wine from the celebrated Mosel region. The Riesling vines are grown on the steep, slate-rich slopes of the Graacher Himmelreich vineyard. This specific site produces wines with a distinct, smoky minerality and a vibrant fruit profile. The 'Goldkapsel' (gold capsule) designation means this wine is crafted from highly concentrated, late-harvested grapes with a strong influence of noble rot, resulting in a wine of exceptional richness, sweetness, and depth. To balance this intense natural sugar, the winemaking team ferments and matures the wine slowly using naturally occurring yeasts. By keeping the winemaking process incredibly simple and avoiding heavy oak interference, they preserve the piercing, natural acidity characteristic of Mosel Riesling. This creates a wine with immense ageing potential, where the sweetness and acid are perfectly integrated. In the glass, it pours a bright gold, opening with distinct aromas of honeyed apricot, dried peach, and subtle white spice. On the palate, this sweet white wine is rich and viscous, delivering a concentrated core of tropical fruit supported by a striking, zesty lemon freshness that stops it from feeling heavy. Driven by a long, slate-driven finish, it is a brilliant bottle for the end of a meal, pairing effortlessly with blue cheese, fruit tarts, or subtly spiced Asian dishes.
