2007 Joh. Jos. Prüm Wehlener Sonnenuhr Riesling Kabinett (Previously $40)

92 points Wine Spectator: "Floral and smoke aromas give way to peach, apple and lime flavors in this delicate, silky Riesling. All is well-integrated with the bright structure and lingers lazily on the long, mineral-tinged finish. Drink now through 2024." (03/09) 90 points Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar: "Delicate aromas of cherry, apple blossom and sweet herbs. Firm apricot pit flavor, with a nice balance of sweetness and acidity to frame the palate. The elegant finish features persistent slate minerality. An excellent kabinett." (Jan/Feb 09) 90 points Wine Enthusiast: "Like many of the J.J. Prüm wines, this one starts off funky smelling, with hints of sweaty socks. But those aromas aren't enough to conceal the underlying notes of apple, citrus and vanilla; decant the wine if you intend to drink it during the next five years or so. It's plump and custardy in texture, with a long, pineappley finish." (10/09) The 2007 Sonnenuhr Kabinett is alluring with its delineated slate notes on the nose and diaphanous palate. Easily the most delicate of the Prüm '07s, with bracing acidity and up front minerality dominating now. Like a perfect rose bud now, this surely open up to be an exquisite bloom with a little body age.