Joh. Jos. Pr&uuml;m is a celebrated family-owned wine estate located in the heart of Mosel, a serene region in Germany, renowned for its outstanding Rieslings. The Pr&uuml;m family&#39;s wine-growing heritage dates back to as early as the 17th century, further solidifying their stature as one of Mosel&#39;s most revered wines producers. The estate&#39;s rich history, coupled with a well-preserved passion for meticulous wine craftsmanship, allows them to consistently deliver the grandiosity expressed in each bottle of their world-renowned Rieslings.

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Review of Graacher Himmelreich Auslese Riesling 2010:

The Graacher Himmelreich Auslese Riesling 2010 is no exception. This vintage comes from a remarkable year that was incredibly favorable for Rieslings in Mosel, resulting in a superb quality of grapes that confirms 2010 as an iconic year for Joh. Jos. Pr&uuml;m&#39;s wines.

Color/Aromas:

Immediately upon pouring, the wine reveals its rich and luminous golden hue, a color only attainable with age and high-quality grapes. The enticing color is further complemented with the tantalizing aromas which the finest examples of aged German Riesling. The perfume is a mosaic of notes, from ripe peaches and apricots to delicate honeysuckle, with a backdrop of minerality inherited from the slate-rich soils of the Graacher Himmelreich vineyards.

Taste:

On the palate, the Graacher Himmelreich Auslese Riesling 2010 envelops your taste buds with a harmonious dance of flavors. The initial sweetness typical of Auslese grade, hitting high notes of summer fruits like apricots, peaches, and nectarine, is gracefully balanced by a pulsating acidity, ensuring the wine is bright and fresh, not cloying. Specifically, there&#39;s a lip-smacking tang of green apple and juicy lime that makes each sip as refreshing as the last.

This wine is unmistakably a sweet one. The luscious flavor profile is indicative of the special late harvest of very ripe grapes, which donates a natural sweetness to the juice. Despite its sweetness, the wine maintains an impressive balance thanks to the core of fierce acidity, signature of Mosel&rsquo;s slatey terroir.

The body of the wine is medium. It glides across the palate with a silky texture that leaves a lasting impression. Though the wine waft from the glass, an unexpected complexity that characterizes is nearly a decade old, its acidity and depth of flavor give it a vibrancy that suggests it has many years left to age gracefully.

Tannins:

With regards to tannins, given this a white wine, tannins are generally not a significant factor. However, due to extensive aging, there might be a slight perception of delicate tannic structure giving the wine a well-rounded personality.

Food Pairings:

Joh. Jos. Pr&uuml;m Graacher Himmelreich Auslese Riesling 2010 is not only a standalone delight but also a versatile companion with food. Its rich sweetness balanced by the vibrant acidity makes it a perfect partner for spicy Asian cuisine especially Thai or Indian dishes where it can temper the heat and complement the complex flavors. It would also beautifully accompany rich, creamy cheeses like camembert or &eacute;poisses, as well as foie gras, offering a pleasing contrast to the fattiness. And, of course, it&#39;s a natural match for a variety of fruit-based desserts, particularly fruit tarts and cr&egrave;me br&ucirc;l&eacute;e.

Certainly, the general consensus from critics is that Joh. Jos. Pr&uuml;m Graacher Himmelreich Auslese Riesling 2010 is an extraordinary wine, worth seeking out. This kind of acclaim, paired with its versatility with food, places this vintage among the finest Rieslings from Mosel, and indeed, the world.

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	<li>Robert Parker&#39;s Wine Advocate, a reliable voice in the wine industry, awarded a well-deserved score of 93 points out of 100, lauding its dainty balance of sweetness and acidity.</li>
	<li>Renowned wine critic Stephen Tanzer echoed this sentiment with an impressive score of 94 points, specifically heralding the wine&#39;s depth of flavor and exceptional aging potential.</li>
	<li>Jancis Robinson, another esteemed wine critic, extolled its &quot;great tension and enormous future ahead,&quot; awarding it a notable score of 18/20. Moreover, Wine Spectator, a respected American wine publication, added to the chorus of praise for this vintage, granting it a high score of 96 points and mentioning, &quot;This gracefully embraces its lushness, framed by an ample structure of vibrant acidity and fine tannins.&quot;</li>
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The Joh. Jos. Pr&uuml;m Graacher Himmelreich Auslese Riesling 2010 is a journey in each sip. Its interplay of deep fruit flavors, tingling acidity and elegant sweetness presents an unparalleled drinking experience. This wine is a testament to the mastery of the Pr&uuml;m family&#39;s winemaking skills and the unmatched potential of Mosel&#39;s terroir. Whether you&#39;re a Riesling aficionado or new to the variety, this wine is certain to deliver a memorable experience.

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Joh. Jos. Prüm is a celebrated family-owned wine estate located in the heart of Mosel, a serene region in Germany, renowned for its outstanding Rieslings. The Prüm family's wine-growing heritage dates back to as early as the 17th century, further solidifying their stature as one of Mosel's most revered wines producers. The estate's rich history, coupled with a well-preserved passion for meticulous wine craftsmanship, allows them to consistently deliver the grandiosity expressed in each bottle of their world-renowned Rieslings.

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Tina Johansson, WSET Diploma Graduate and Michelin restaurant sommelier, and Robert Tas review the wine list at Wally’s in Santa Monica

Wine List Review of Wally's, Santa Monica

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Cork Rules Script

Wally&rsquo;s Santa Monica

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RT: Hello and Welcome to CorkRules!

I&rsquo;m your host Robert Tas along with Tina Johansson, WSET Diploma Graduate and Michelin restaurant sommelier.

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Hi Tina, thanks for being back with us on another episode of CorkRules, - a podcast where we help simplify and demystify the wine lists at some of your favorite restaurants. We talk with certified sommeliers and wine professionals who point out interesting bottles, classic food and wine pairings, hidden gems, value wines, or splurge wines that will take your dining experience over the top.

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TJ: Thank you Robert! Happy to be back and dive into the wines of Wally&rsquo;s in Santa Monica, California. It&rsquo;s one of three locations, the other two being in Las Vegas and Beverly Hills. Wally&rsquo;s is quite the special place since they offer everything from lunch, brunch and dinner to exclusive caviar events, a gourmet shop selling cheese and chocolate and even a bar with rare spirits.

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RT: Yes, it&rsquo;s a real versatile restaurant and so is their menu. Plenty of choices, and all sounds fantastic. How about grilled octopus with chorizo, artichoke hummus or braised rabbit with chantarelles? I wouldn&rsquo;t say no to any of those right now.

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TJ: Yes, and besides the big and very tasty menu they also offer over 100 wines by the glass! Perfect place to visit if you are a somm in the making or don&rsquo;t know exactly what you&rsquo;re in the mood for. I&rsquo;m equally excited about the food as I am for the wine!

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RT: Yes, I love restaurants with plenty of choices by the glass. So what about the list by the bottle then? Is it equally big?

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TJ: It is! So much to choose from, I don&rsquo;t even know where to start. Maybe with something sparkling? I&rsquo;m a big fan of champagne and since they&rsquo;re often listed at the start of the wine list I don&rsquo;t always make it past those pages. They have a lot of the big names like Krug, Salon and Dom Perignon, but my personal choice would be the 2014 Vilmart &amp; Cie Coeur de Cuvee made from Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. It&rsquo;s both fresh and creamy at the same time which I love.

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RT: I agree, that makes a champagne a lot more food friendly. Great bottle! So I see the starters here at Wally&rsquo;s hold a lot of seasonal vegetables like grilled asparagus and Moroccan cauliflower, would you pair that with a nice white perhaps?

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TJ: I would! In a place like this they carry a lot of the best names in classic regions like Burgundy, but I see one of my favourite labels from Spain on the list. It&rsquo;s the 2017 Veronica Ortega CAL, a beautiful Godello from Bierzo in the north western part of Spain. It&rsquo;s a fresh but intense wine from a very up and coming female winemaker. That&rsquo;s what I would drink with the food here!

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RT: Well it&rsquo;s always fun to try something new! And a white from Spain, maybe not the most common pick. It really is an emerging wine category at the moment.

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TJ: No I know, Spain have a lot of big reds but the whites are not as well know yet!

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RT: Ok so for our last bottle, what do you think Tina? Could you recommend a special bottle of red perhaps as a cherry on top of the other great wines you&rsquo;ve recommended so far?

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TJ: Of course, if you&rsquo;re here for a celebration they have numerous bottles for a great night! Maybe something more classic that you can&rsquo;t always get a hold of. I&rsquo;d have the 2017 Burlotto Monvigliero, a very delicate and floral Barolo. It&rsquo;s very elegant and perfumed, but so intense. It&rsquo;s the kind of bottle that is equally nice to sniff on as it is to drink. Just fabulous

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RT: Wow, now I can&rsquo;t wait to go to Wally&rsquo;s for a great night. Thank you for being back with us Tina.

To our audience, thank you all for joining us here on CorkRules.

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If you would like us to review one of your favorite restaurants, please send us email to:

Info@CorkRules.Com or visit our web website where we have a request form available and we will do our best to get it in the queue as quickly as possible.

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We are looking forward to being with you on another CorkRules episode soon. In the meantime, please check out our website for other episodes of your favorite restaurant wine lists wherever you get your podcasts.

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And finally, drink what you love and please make sure you drink responsibly.

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