TN: Dr. Prum's generic "Riesling"

Aug 15, 2003 4 Replies

My wine store guy told me I had to try this. I was sceptical, why pay roughly $10 for a generic Mosel/Saar/Ruwer (Qualitaetswein predicate) when there's lots of Kabinetts around for the same price? Wasn't it just extra $$s for the posh Prum label?



The color wasn't promising either, just the barest hint of straw, with the aroma following suit. But the taste was a wonderfully simple pleasure. The honeyed lemon taste of Wehlen (but without the complexities), slightly effervescent, with the acidity perfectly balanced for a refreshing summer drink. I kept going back to it, and finished the bottle over a quick two days.



It won't win any prizes, but with its perfect balance, it handily beats most Kabinetts in this price range for a summer afternoon refresher. I guess the Prums also know how to make a cheap wine.


Thanks Jim for the notes, I had been tempted to purchase the 2001 for some time now and actually almost went for it today. I always get excited when I see the label on the shelf as it is almost Identical to illusive JJ Prum... I guess I should give it a try now.

Jason

two DAYS? You mean hours, don't you? In my case that would be even less... :-)

Which Prüm? Was that Joh. Jos. Prüm, S.A. Prüm or someone else?

Anders

J.J. Pruem. Same label style as the famous Wehlener and Zeltinger Sonnenuhren, which is what made me so suspicious.

It's always a good idea to buy the simple everyday wine from the best producers. Even the most prestigious ones (in Germany) offer a wide range of wines and the lower end, often called "Gutsriesling" (loosely "Estate Risling") in litre bottles is often very good value. Anders

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