J.J. Prum, Graacher Himmelreich, Riesling Auslese 2008 Carmel Valley ripe wine with pointed acidity

ripe wine with pointed acidity and very fine elegant tannins

The abundant alcohol is well disguised

fresh figs and baby basil

It repays decanting or use a large glass and matches particularly well with braised lamb

rose and spice flavours are well-matched to the refined structure

J.J. Prum, Graacher Himmelreich, Riesling Auslese 2008 Carmel Valley ripe wine with pointed acidityVery floral with quince, mint and hints of anise on the nose. Reminiscent of salted caramel, white raisin and honey on the palate with hints of citrus rind and a backbone of acidity cutting through the sappy intensity. Delicious now and worth following for 30 40 years.