Coming Soon - 2024 Joh Jos Prum Zeltinger Sonnenuhr Riesling Spatlese

The Zeltinger Sonnenuhr vineyard borders the northern boundary of Wehlener Sonnenuhr. It is a warm site with a large percentage of ungrafted vines. Joh. Jos. Prum's parcel comes from a patch of old vines, aged 60 to 70 years, planted directly around the sundial. The vines here are said to be the hardest working in the Prum vineyards due to the younger slate's lower water-holding capacity, meaning the roots must work overtime to achieve the same concentration levels as the other vineyards.

Other Reviews...
The 2024 Zeltinger Sonnenuhr Spätlese has a very delicate nose that is characterized by subtle notes of weathered slate and herbs. The wine is light, elegant and subtly spicy, resting on a mineral-rich foundation that fully integrates its fruit and thus makes it appear less fruity. It's an exquisite, very refined and sophisticated Spätlese of remarkable delicacy and with a lingering saltiness.7.5% stated alcohol. Natural cork. Tasted at the domaine from AP 09 25 in March 2026. Drink 2026-2060.
94 points
Stephan Reinhardt - Robert Parker's Wine Advocate

The 2024 Riesling Zeltinger Sonnenuhr Spätlese offers wet stone and dried herbs on the nose, almost like deadnettle crushed on slate, with the tenderest smokiness. The palate then adds a gorgeous streak of ripe Reine Claude plum with a juiciness that softens the stone. It becomes agile, sinuous and animated. What lovely character, subtlety, elegance and astonishing saltiness this has that seemingly swallows most of the sweetness. Its subtle, stony length is remarkable. Drink 2028-2060.
96 points
Anne Krebiehl MW - Vinous

The apricot aromas make this Spatlese stand out from the pack in the 2024 vintage. But there’s nothing opulent about this wine in spite of the generous juiciness on the medium-bodied palate. In fact, it is sleek, focused and very crisp in the long, complete finish. Drink or hold.
95 points
JamesSuckling.com