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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A Taste of Heaven: Joh. Jos. Prüm Graacher Himmelreich Auslese Riesling 2010

Wines from grapes grown in higher altitude areas with cooler climate has become quite the trend recently. This specific growing environment gives intense flavor but elegance and freshness to the final wines. To highlight and champion these conditions more and more winemakers are starting to use alto as a marketing and labelling term to show their grapes were grown in high altitude vineyards.

Decoding the wine label: Alto

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Decoding the wine label: Brut

Semi-sweet Riesling, a type of wine falling out of style. It’s a shame, since these wines are perfect to pair with flavorful cuisines like Asian or Mexican, or simply drink as they come under the summer sun. The higher level of sugar left in the wine also means that the alcoholic fermentation was stopped before finishing, providing a wine with lower alcohol level and therefor easier grabbing a second glass of.

Decoding the wine label: Spätlese

Have you ever heard the word Xinomavro? Most have not. It is however a word on many sommeliers’ lips today, as it happens to be considered the grape variety with the highest quality in Greece, and one that is trending at the moment. The fact that Greece have been making wine for a long time comes as no surprise, but they have never exported an amount to make sure wine lovers around the globe tried it. With the growing wine tourism many have discovered these wines and are serving them in wine bars and restaurants in many countries today.

Decoding the wine label: Xinomavro

Chianti Classico, Valpolicella Classico, Soave Classico… Why do all these Italian wine regions have the Classico addendum and what does it mean? What is the difference for wines labeled as Classico?

Classico is a wine term in Italy seen on a few wine labels and it indicates that the wine’s from the historic center of the region, the heart. Using Chianti and Chianti Classico and their Sangiovese-based red wines as an example, Chianti is a rather large wine district within the Tuscany region. Chianti Classico is located withing Chianti as the central part and the one that originally existed. Back then this smaller region was actually called Chianti, but as the region grew the quality of the wine plummeted and the well-known characteristics of these red wines were watered down. The reputation took a hit and sales diminished. Eventually this led to the creation of Chianti Classico, which would be drawn from the original Chianti borders to recover the typicity of these wines. Today the quality of both Chianti and Chianti Classico have risen a lot due to modern techniques and knowledge about pruning, planting and temperature control in the winery.

Decoding the wine label: Classico

In the rarefied world of fine wine, where bottles can command prices equivalent to luxury cars, authenticity is everything. Laurent Ponsot's gripping memoir "FBI: Fake Bottle Investigation" reads more like a high-stakes thriller than a traditional wine book, chronicling his relentless pursuit of one of the wine world's most infamous counterfeiters, Rudy Kurniawan.

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Chablis – one of the more popular styles of wine today and a region known by many. Most are familiar with the word Chablis and the light, fresh white wine with a touch of minerality it brings. Even though it’s a renowned wine, few knows what it really is.

Decoding the wine label: Chablis

Many grape varieties around the world of wine have names local to the region or country they’re grown in, even though they’re exactly the same. The most famous example would be Syrah in France where the same grape is named Shiraz in Australia. Another variety with two names is Pinot Grigio, or Pinot Gris.

Decoding the wine label: Pinot Grigio

Have you ever seen the term sur lie on a wine label? It’s not a grape and not a wine region, but a winemaking method used to give certain styles of white wine a rounder texture and a more complex flavor profile.

Decoding the wine label: Sur lie

Sofreh

Whitney Grant

Sofreh

RT: Hello and Welcome to CorkRules!

A podcast where (in each episode) we will review a Wine List from your favorite restaurants. I&rsquo;m your host Robert Tas along with Whitney Grant, wine educator and certified sommelier.

Hello Whitney, it&rsquo;s great to have you back on with CorkRules.

WG: Hi Robert! Thanks for having me! I&rsquo;m excited to share these wine selections with you and the CorkRules listeners.

RT:

Before we jump in, let&rsquo;s talk about CorkRules.

We created CorkRules to demystify wine list&rsquo;s because we know from experience, that sometimes when we get that list handed to us, well&hellip; it can be intimidating, and even a little daunting.

Our aim is to help prepare you to navigate that list, find those hidden gems, or value wines or that special bottle that will take your dining experience over the top.

RT: So, sit back and listen as we review your favorite wine list.

RT: Today we are talking about Sofreh a Persian restaurant in Prospect Heights. Chef and Owner Nasim Alikhani&rsquo;s has a simple philosophy for her food, &ldquo;it should be authentic, well crafted, and delicious. We practice this in everything we create, from our homemade yogurts to our fresh-baked breads&rdquo;. Inspired by the women in her family Sofreh offers traditional Persian food in a minimalist setting and of course a killer wine list.

Whitney I can&rsquo;t wait to hear what do you think of the wine list.

WG: &nbsp;Persian food is so full of flavors with incredible spices and herbs so let&#39;s start by taking a look at some wines by the glass that I think would complement some of the menu items offered at Sofreh. I&rsquo;ve picked a white, ros&eacute;, and a red wine pairing so there is something for everyone!

RT: Sounds fun Whitney, what would you suggest for those that prefer white wine?

WG: I would recommend the 2021 King Estate Pinot Gris from my home in Willamette Valley, Oregon. Robert, you know I love my Oregon wines!

RT: Yes, you do, tell us more about this Pinot Gris.

WG: King Estate is located in the southern end of the Willamette Valley, focusing on sustainable agriculture and producing awesome wines. The 2021 Pinot Gris is a classic dry Pinot Gris, with aromas of honeysuckle and lime zest on the palate ripe pear, and saline with bright acidity making it a great wine to pair with the Catch of the Day which is prepared in a tamarind sauce.

RT: What is the next wine you&rsquo;d recommend a glass of?

WG: The Roquefort Cotes De Provence Ros&eacute; would pair nicely with the Feta and Herb Flatbread or the Watermelon Feta Salad. This ros&eacute; is a blend of Grenache Noir, Syrah, Cinsault, Carignan, Mourv&egrave;dre, Clairette, and Vermentino. Beautiful pale pink color with flavors of white fruits, citrus, a hint of fennel. The wine will really compliment the creaminess of the feta.

RT: You can&rsquo;t go wrong with a Ros&eacute; from Provence. What is the last pairing you have for us?

WG: Lastly, we have the 2019 Bourgogne Pinot Noir from Burgundy this lighter-bodied red wine would complement the richness of the eggplant and whey dip or the Smoked Eggplant main dish. A classic French wine with flavors of ripe cherry, raspberry, silky texture, crisp acidity, with some surprising tannin.

RT: Those selects certainly complement the incredible food at Sofreh. So Whitney, is there anything you would recommend for someone looking to explore a region that might not be as commonly seen on wine lists?

WG: There are a few wines I would recommend if you are looking to try something new!

For white wines I would suggest the 2020 Gruner Veltliner from the (Needer-Ouster-ike) Niederosterreich region in Austria.&nbsp; Gruner Veltliner is the signature grape produced in Austria typically great food wine with high acidity, lemon and apple aromas, and savory, herbaceous flavors comparable to a Sauvignon Blanc.&nbsp;

For red wines, I would recommend the Chateau Musar from the Bekaah (Bee-ka) region of Lebanon. The 2019 &ldquo;Jeune Rouge&rdquo; is a blend of Cinsaut, Cab Sauv, and Syrah. Chateau Musar is a historic winery with grapes first planted in the 1930s. This blend is unoaked and fermented in cement-lined casks. On the palate, you can expect a silky texture and a bright aromatic nose. Flavors black currant, raspberry, and cherry. Lebanon has a rich winemaking history dating back thousands of years to biblical times. If you get a chance to taste any wine from this region I would highly recommend it!

RT: Those sound like some exciting regions to explore! Were there any other wines that stood out to you?

WG: There is a wine on the list from one of my personal favorite French regions from the Rhone valley, Chateauneuf-Du-Pape. Consists of 70% Grenache, 20% Syrah, and 10% Mourv&eacute;dre made from old vines giving the wine beautiful concentrated flavors of dark berries, and subtle hints of cedar and vanilla from 50% new oak. I love the wines from this region.

Now if you&rsquo;re only looking for a glass I would recommend the 2020 Champalou (COMP-A-LOU) Vouvray a Chenin Blanc from the Lorie Valley in France. This is a dry wine aged in stainless steel. Super refreshing flinty minerality balanced by florals and honeyed fruit. I really enjoy having a glass of Chenin, especially in the summer. This is another wine that I love.

RT: Whitney, thank you so much for all your great suggestions and helping us navigate Sofreh&rsquo;s wine list. I can&rsquo;t wait to go try them myself.

WG: Thanks for having me, Robert, I always enjoy chatting with you about great wines and great food! Looking forward to chatting with you again soon.

RT: To our audience, thank you all for joining us here on CorkRules.

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.

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.

And finally, drink what you love and please make sure you drink responsibly.

Thank you.

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