JJ Prüm Wehlener Sundial Selection

The Wehlener Sonnenuhr vineyard is one of the most famous Riesling sites on the Mosel – and JJ Prüm has been its most convincing interpreter for generations. This selection shows why selectively harvested late Rieslings from here cast such long shadows.

The JJ Prüm winery in Wehlen has been cultivating steep slopes above the Moselle River since the 19th century, including the core of the Sonnenuhr vineyard – named after a sundial carved into the rock in 1842. Blue-gray Devonian slate stores the heat, releases it slowly at night, and imparts the characteristic minerality of the wines. Auslese wines are produced here only in exceptional years, from hand-picked, overripe grapes.

In the glass, the wine shines a golden yellow. The nose opens with aromas of pear, quince, and a hint of honey, underpinned by a subtle slate note. On the palate, it is full-bodied but by no means heavy: the residual sweetness is balanced by a firm, almost salty acidity – typical of Prüm, typical of Sonnenuhr. The finish is long and linear, with a mineral aftertaste.

Serving suggestion: Enjoy now slightly chilled (8–10 °C) with blue cheese, duck liver, or as an accompaniment to spicy dishes with ginger and citrus. It will easily remain drinkable until 2035+.