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The Wehlener Sonnenuhr spätlese 1994 #795 from J.J. Prum is a lovely old school spätlese. In the bouquet lovely fruit and minerality - notes of coffee, almonds and dried orchard fruits. On the palate medium sweet, fine freshness lovely balance from the excellent 1994 acidity. Starting to show …
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One tasting this week ... Languedoc 2005 and Mosel Auslese 2001. What a mix of "pain" and pleasure! The Tasting was held on November 1st 2011 in Copenhagen. Languedoc 2005 I must say I find it very hard to appreciate red Languedoc wines, and this occation was sadly no exception. In my opinion …
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This 1994 Auslese from Prum is a wonderful wine. Quite mature notes in the bouquet, but still some fresh sweet riesling aromas - classic Prum. On the palate medium sweet - the way an Auslese should be. Very fine freshness from the impressive 1994 acidity - Prum and 1994 is a perfect match. My kind …
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The 2005 Auktion Spätlese #21 from Prüm is a very fine wine indeed. For a spätlese it's very sweet, and is displaying botrytis and wonderful fine minerality in the Bouquet. On the palate it's rich, sweet and silky. Very elegant and pure botrytis notes combined with the perfectly ripe riesling fruit. …
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My aim with the Winehog is unchanged, but I have for some time wanted a stronger focus on the hedonistic pleasure and simple enjoyment of drinking Burgundies. I have therefore adjusted my mission statement: "My mission is to help readers find more joy and hedonistic pleasure in Burgundy wines; to …
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