A study in Riesling Wine Tasting featuring JJ Prum and friends

“She lived frugally, but her meals were the only things on which she deliberately spent her money. She never compromised on the quality of her groceries, and drank only good-quality wines.”
― Haruki Murakami, 1Q84

German wines can be hard to pronounce and a little difficult for wine novices to understand as the new wave of German wines are becoming dryer and dryer.  One producer that we have counted on every year for consistency and quality is JJ Prüm. This is a classic style German producer and they produce Riesing at the highest level for this style.  But there are a lot of great dry Rieslings out there today and Germany's neighbor Austria is also one of the leading producers of this varietal today.  There are even some producers in the USA that feel New York state could be the place for this varietal in this country. 

Join us as we experience a few of the new releases from this epic producer from the Mosel along with a total of 12 Riesling wines to give our tasters perspective on this great white varietal.    This tasting includes a five course tasting menu to showcase this ultimate whites ability to pair with savory, sweet and spicy cuisine. This is a seated event and there are only 14 spaces available for this tasting.  The fee for this tasting/dinner is $75 + tax, for reservations call 954-523-9463 or e-mail andy@winewatch.com.

Riesling Tasting featuring the wines of Joh. Jos. Prüm
and friends at Wine Watch Wine Bar
Saturday, July 28th
7:30pm

Markus Schneider Dry Riesling 2015   
Price: $24.75   Sale $21.78

Two Princes Riesling 2017  
Price: $15.00   Sale $13.20

JJ Prum Graacher Himmelreich Kabinett 2016  
Price: $35.25   Sale $31.02

JJ Prum Bernkasteler Badstube Kabinett 2016  
Price: $33.75   Sale $29.70

JJ Prum Zeltinger Sonnenuhr Spatlese 2016   
Price: $44.00   Sale $38.72

Ansgar Clusserath Trocken Mosel 2015      
Price: $23.00   Sale $20.24

Christmann  "Paradiesgarten" Pfalz 2013  
Price: $55.50   Sale $48.84

Empire Estate Dry (New York Finger Lakes) 2016              
Price: $20.25   Sale $17.82

Kuhling Gillot QBA Rheinessen 2015
Price: $18.75   Sale $16.50

Lagler Smaragdwachau (austria) 2015       
Price: $40.25   Sale $35.42

FX Pichler Smaragd (oberhauser) Wachau (austria)          2015   
Price: $39.00   Sale $34.32

Menu
Charcuterie Selection
Foie Gras Torchon with Pinot Noir Jelly & Brioche Toast
Ahi Tuna Poke with Wonton Crisps & Chunky Avocado Butter & Spicy Mayo
Coquilles Saint Jacques: Seared Scallops in Riesling Cream on Fluffly Whipped Potatoes
Mango & Lime Sorbet with Chocolate-Caramel-Coconut Macaroons

The fee for this tasting/dinner is $75 + tax, for reservations call 954-523-9463 or e-mail andy@winewatch.com

Other Wines from JJ Prum in the store

2016 J J Prum Wehlener Sonnenuhr Spatlese Germany
Price: $49.50    Your Price: $43.56               Quantity in Stock: 12

2016 Joh Jos Prum Graacher Himmelreich Spatlese
Price: $45.00    Your Price: $39.60               Quantity in Stock: 12

2016 JJ Prum Zeltinger Sonnenuhr Riesling Spätlese
Price: $42.50    Your Price: $37.40               Quantity in Stock: 12

2016 JJ Prum Riesling Graacher Himmelreich Kabinett
Price: $31.50       Your Price: $27.72            Quantity in Stock: 21

2016 JJ Prum Riesling Bernkasteler Badstube Spatlese
Price: $41.50    Your Price: $36.52               Quantity in Stock: 8

2016 JJ Prum Riesling Bernkasteler Badstube Kabinett
Price: $35.00    Your Price: $30.80               Quantity in Stock: 24

2016 JJ Prum Wehlener Sonnenuhr Riesling Kabinett
Price: $40.00    Your Price: $35.20               Quantity in Stock: 21

2015 JJ Prum Zeltinger Sonnenuhr Riesling Spätlese
Price: $41.50    Your Price: $36.52               Quantity in Stock: 5

2015 JJ Prum Riesling Graacher Himmelreich Kabinett
Price: $31.75    Your Price: $27.94               Quantity in Stock: 11

2015 JJ Prum Riesling Wehlener Sonnenuhr Auslese
Price: $56.50    Your Price: $49.72               Quantity in Stock: 3

2015 JJ Prum Riesling Wehlenner Sonnenuer Auslese Magnum
Price: $127.00    Your Price: $111.76          Quantity in Stock: 5

2014 J.J. Prum Graacher Himmelreich Kabinett Riesling Germany
Price: $29.75    Your Price: $26.18               Quantity in Stock: 1

2014 Joh Jos Prum Wehlener Sonnenuhr Auslese
Price: $52.50    Your Price: $46.20               Quantity in Stock: 1

2011 Joh Jos Prum Riesling Kabinett
Price: $22.25    Your Price: $19.58               Quantity in Stock: 1

2007 Joh Jos Prum Wehlener Sonnenuhr Spatlese
Price: $60.00    Your Price: $52.80               Quantity in Stock: 5

2006 Joh Jos Prum Riesling Auslese Wehlener Sonnenuhr Gold Cap (375ml)
Price: $75.00    Your Price: $66.00               Quantity in Stock: 3

A bit about JJ Prum:

Dr. Prüm was chosen Winemaker of the Year in 1996 and had the collection of the year in 2007 by The Gault-Millau/German Wine Guide. Since 1156 the Prüms have called the village of Wehlen home.  The Prüm estate as we know it today began with Sebastian Alois Prüm (1794-1871); his brother Jodocus constructed the Wehlener and Zeltinger sundials. Of his six sons only Mathias (1835-1890) married. In 1911 the estate was split amongst Mathias’s four sons and three daughters. It was when his oldest son, Joh. Jos. Prüm, started the estate. Joh. Jos. Prüm was in poor health when his son Sebastian took over in 1920 and went on to establish the world repute of the estate which continues to this day. After his death in 1969, his son Dr. Manfred Prüm assumed the responsibility and today Manfred and his oldest daughter, Katharina work in parallel to manage the estate. It’s most important vineyard holdings are the Wehlener Sonnenuhr, Graacher Himmelreich, Zeltinger Sonnenuhr and Bernkasteler Badstube. The vineyards are planted 95% Riesling. The Joh. Jos. Prüm estate ferments its Riesling almost exclusively with indigenous yeast. Annual production is 15,000 cases.

Wine Bar Menu this Week July 26th – July 28th

White Truffle Oil & Parmesan Dusted Shoestring Fries
$18

Shutty Fries - Montreal Seasoned Steak Fries
$14

Green Garden Pizza: Arugula, Spinach, Basil Pesto, Fontina & Goat Cheese Mousse
$24

Grilled Peach & Prosciutto Pizza with Herbed Ricotta & Mozzarella
$26

Haven Blue Cheese stuffed Bison Sliders on Brioche with Currant Ketchup
$28

Ahi Tuna Poke with Wonton Crisps & Chunky Avocado Butter & Spicy Mayo
$34

Ceasar Salad with Warm Polenta Croutons & Crispy Prosciutto
$18

Pacific Salmon, Mango & Scallion Mini Tacos with Meyer Lemon-Miso Aioli
$34

Duck & Smoked Mozzarella Ravioli with Sundried Tomato-Basil Brown Butter, finished with Reggiano Parmesan
 $32

Canadian Poutine: House Crispy French Fries, Sharp Cheddar Cheese Curd drizzled with Veal Demi & Foie Gras Butter
$30

Foie Gras Torchon with Pinot Noir Jelly & Brioche Toast
$34

Coquilles Saint Jacques: Seared Scallops in Riesling Cream on Fluffly Whipped Potatoes
$44

Lingonberry Glazed Crispy Duck Breast finished with Foie Gras Mousse, sautéed Brocolinni & roasted baby Fingerlings
$42

Roasted Australian Lamb Chops with Jalapeno-Mint-Garlic Jam and Blistered baby Fingerling Potatoes
$48

Dark Chocolate Crème Brulee
 $15

Mango & Lime Sorbet with Chocolate-Caramel-Coconut Macaroons
$15

NY Cheesecake with Amarena Cherry Glaze
 $15

Charcuterie and Cheese Selections this week

Meat Selections
$5/1 ounce Serving

Duck Prosciutto
Prosciutto di san Daniele
Iberico Chorizo
Coppa Spicy Molinari
Chubs Cacciatori Salumi
Sweet Chubs Dry Salumi
Bresaola Italian Dried Beef
Speck – Smoked Prosciutto
Fennel Salumi
Truffle Salami-Vincenza’s 

Cheese Selections
$5/1 ounce Serving
Imported Gorgonzola
[Italy]
Turtle Creek Chevrie Goat
[Oregon]
Tartufo Caciotta
[Italy]
Seahive Cheddar(rubbed in sea salt & honey)
[Jersey]
Cabot Clothbound Cheddar(14 Month Aged)
[Vermont]
Reggiano Parmesan Aged 24 Months
[Italy]
Stilton Blue
[England]
Blue Shropshire
[England]
Beemster Gouda- Aged 26 Months
[Holland]
Barely Buzzed-Cocoa & Lavender Rubbed Cheddar
[Jersey]
Harbison- Spruce Wrapped Brie
[Vermont]
Camembert Le Pommier
[France]
Haven Blue-Hayley-Natural Rind Blue
[Vermont]
Taleggio Ciresa-Ripe Soft Wash Rind
[Italy]
Manchego- Raw 12 Month Aged
[Spain]