Joh Jos Prum Wehlener Sonnenuhr Auslese (Gold Capsule) 2016 750 ml

## 2016 Joh. Jos. Prüm

### Wehlener Sonnenuhr Riesling **Auslese Goldkapsel**

Mosel, Germany

Among the most coveted sweet Rieslings produced anywhere in the world, the **Wehlener Sonnenuhr Auslese Goldkapsel from Joh. Jos. Prüm** represents the pinnacle of Mosel winemaking. Goldkapsel bottlings are selected from the finest barrels of Auslese in exceptional vintages and bottled separately for their extraordinary depth, purity, and aging potential.

The **2016 vintage in the Mosel is widely regarded as outstanding**, producing Rieslings of remarkable clarity and precision. In this wine, lush ripe fruit meets electric acidity, creating a perfectly balanced expression of sweetness, minerality, and elegance. Wines of this pedigree routinely evolve for **30–40 years or more**, developing extraordinary complexity with time.

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## Critical Acclaim

**97 Points – Wine Advocate**
“Stunningly precise and concentrated, revealing layers of ripe stone fruit, honeyed citrus, and slate minerality. The finish is remarkably long and perfectly balanced.”

**97 Points – James Suckling**
“A fabulous Auslese Goldkapsel with breathtaking clarity and mineral energy. Apricots, candied citrus, and flowers lead to an extremely long finish.”

**95 Points – Wine Spectator**
“Ripe and powerful yet incredibly fresh, showing peach, mango, honey, and slate notes. Concentrated and elegant.”

**95–96 Points – Vinous**
“A beautifully balanced Auslese with crystalline acidity and deep slate minerality. A wine built for decades of aging.”

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## Tasting Profile

Expect a layered and intensely aromatic Riesling showing:

* Ripe apricot
* Peach nectar
* Candied lemon and citrus peel
* Honey and orange blossom
* Signature Mosel slate minerality

Despite its richness, the wine remains **vibrant, precise, and incredibly fresh**, finishing with remarkable length.

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## Why Collectors Seek This Wine

* One of the **benchmark producers of the Mosel**
* **Goldkapsel designation** indicates a special barrel selection of superior quality
* From the legendary **Wehlener Sonnenuhr vineyard**
* Highly rated by major critics
* **Exceptional aging potential (30–40+ years)**

Few wines capture the elegance and purity of Mosel Riesling quite like Joh. Jos. Prüm. The 2016 Auslese Goldkapsel stands as one of the great sweet Rieslings of the vintage and a must-have for collectors and enthusiasts alike.

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## Wine Details

| Producer | Joh. Jos. Prüm |
| ————— | ————————- |
| Region | Mosel, Germany |
| Vineyard | Wehlener Sonnenuhr |
| Classification | Auslese Goldkapsel |
| Vintage | 2016 |
| Grape | 100% Riesling |
| Style | Lusciously Sweet Riesling |
| Aging Potential | 30–40+ Years |