Joh. Jos. Prum Graacher Himmelreich Riesling Kabinett 2023 (750ML) Swartland

Joh. Jos. Prum Graacher Himmelreich Riesling Kabinett 2023 (750ML) SwartlandWinemaker Notes Graacher Himmelreich directly borders the southern edge of the Wehlener Sonnenuhr vineyard. The wines from this site often rival the quality of those from its more famous neighbor, especially in hot, dry years. Graacher wines attract with their racy acidity, a pronounced minerality (that reminds of crushed rock) and slightly different fruit aromas and flavors (more citrus). Often, the wines become accessible slightly earlier than the

showy and expressive

Power is there for sure but this has poise too

The vineyard is divided into 70 parcels planted to vines that are 40 years old or more

Flavors of toffee and almonds emerge on the palate

Mild Cheddar

a refined and relatively delicate core of fruit here

This classic Barbera is intense with exceptional structure

Better than the 2018

but overall this is an outstanding Alter Ego that puts the emphasis on pleasure

with a blueberry coulis burst on the attack and raspberry leaf edging

On the western slope of the south-facing Ribbon Ridge sits the lovely Lichtenwalter Vineyard

well balanced with a very round palate