J.J. Prum, Graacher Himmelreich, Riesling Auslese 2008 Carmel Valley

J.J. Prum, Graacher Himmelreich, Riesling Auslese 2008 Carmel ValleyVery 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.

ripe wine with pointed acidity and very fine elegant tannins

This case contains one bottle of each of the wines listed below

Named after the producers' daughter

fresh figs and baby basil

enveloping with a long savoury finish

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

22% Chenin Blanc

Sanchez Ayala was founded in 1789

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

pear and just a hint of vanilla and toasty oak

Elegant and restrained with a mix of floral and citrus notes with a slight hint of peach

The abundant alcohol is well disguised