1959 Wehlener Sonnenuhr Riesling Trockenbeerenauslese

No analytical data available because Helmut’s father was not a great fan of them. 'I fear I followed him', Helmut Prüm. Vineyards like this have the great advantage in terms of exposition but also excellent water support so it can work very well in very hot summers. Like 1959 and 2003, (which is often criticised but it worked very well in Wehlener Sonnenuhr. We still had to make a lot of effort to find the small number of botrytised grapes. Acidity in 1959 was relatively high – perhaps because the first grapes were early affected by botrytis so there was a concentration factor . Dark greenish tawny. Heady, yet fresh. A hint of spicy eucalyptus – something for a sore throat – and then explosive spread of flavours. Such lift – the most airborne of these wines. Just floats up and up – what a star! Drink any time! (JR)