S.A. Prum Wehlener Bernkasteler Lay Riesling Eiswein No.29 1999 (375ml)
- Vintage
- 1999
- Country
- Germany
- Region
- Mosel
- Size
- 375ml
- Rating
- WS95
- Grape
- Riesling
Beautiful reflection of terroir in this racy, cassis-infused eiswein. It packs an incredible amount of flavor into a lithe, filigree frame. Best from 2002 through 2015. - WS95
Grapes for Eiswein were harvested during deep frost, in the early morning hours, and pressed while still frozen. The naturally high, concentrated levels of sugar and acidity were carefully preserved during the six week fermentation process. The resulting wine was aged in stainless steel and bottled under natural cork.
Gorgeous aromas of peach, pineapple and mango with citrus and lime overtones. Harmonious and beautifully structured, showing concentration and finesse. A rare wine to enjoy for sheer pleasure. Also outstanding with a variety of desserts.
Founded in 1911 by Sebastian Alois Prum, family-owned S.A. Prum has been in the hands of Raimund Prum, head winemaker and Sebastian's grandson, since 1971 when he assumed full management of the estate. The property has earned a reputation as one of Germany's most successful wineries, internationally acclaimed for its production of superb quality Riesling. The Prum family has a rich and ancient history in the mid-Mosel, where they have owned vineyards in the towns of Bernkastel, Graach, Wehlen and Zeltingen.
Today, the estate comprises 40 acres of vineyards planted principally with Riesling. Over 15 acres of S.A. Prum's holdings are located within the famed Wehlener Sonnenuhr ("sundial of Wehlen") domain. Named for the historic and well-recognized sundial painted on an outcrop of slate by a Prum ancestor back in 1842, the incredibly steep Wehlener Sonnenuhr vineyard is a globally renowned source of what is arguably Germany's finest Riesling. As the name suggests, Wehlener Sonnenuhr, where vines average 80 years and older, benefits from plentiful sunshine _ a critical factor in the world's northernmost wine producing country. The soil is comprised of layers of finely decomposed, mineral-rich blue slate that date back approximately 400 million years. Underneath, deep-lying aquifers provide the vines with adequate water during dry periods.