S.A. Prüm 'Wehlener Sonnenuhr' GG Riesling 2020

Winemaking

S.A. Prüm is one of the Mosel's most respected estates, helmed by winemakers committed to expressing the pure character of their vineyard sites through precise, minimal-intervention winemaking. The estate favors a restrained hand in the cellar, allowing the terroir of the Wehlener Sonnenuhr to speak for itself—a philosophy that has earned this producer consistent recognition for dry Rieslings of uncommon elegance and mineral intensity.

Tasting Notes

This Grosses Gewächs (GG) Riesling opens with intense aromas of white peach and citrus blossom, layered with a distinctive slate minerality and a whisper of petrol complexity that speaks to the wine's age-worthiness. On the palate, you'll find a dry, elegantly structured wine with vibrant acidity that carries flavors of stone fruit and a tense, flinty minerality characteristic of the site. The finish is impressively long and precise, trailing citrus and flint through a beautifully balanced conclusion that leaves you wanting another sip.

Producer

Weingut S.A. Prüm has been a cornerstone of Mosel winemaking for generations, maintaining a small, meticulously managed estate focused entirely on Riesling. The vineyard work emphasizes quality over volume, with careful site selection and sustainable viticulture practices that have made this producer a benchmark for dry Riesling excellence in the region.

Terroir

The Wehlener Sonnenuhr vineyard sits on the steep right bank of the Mosel River, where south-facing slopes and slate-rich soils create ideal conditions for producing mineral-driven, age-worthy Rieslings. The slate terroir—a defining characteristic of the region—imparts the distinctive flinty, stony character that defines the best wines from this appellation, while the river's moderating influence and intense sun exposure ripen the fruit while preserving vibrant natural acidity.

Food Pairings

Try this alongside a plate of fresh oysters or clams—the wine's mineral tension and citrus notes will complement the briny sweetness beautifully. It's equally at home with a delicate white fish like halibut, simply prepared with brown butter and capers. For something with a bit more richness, pan-seared scallops with a touch of lemon and herbs will bring out the wine's stone fruit character and bright acidity.