From green to scarlet

The geologically unique vineyards of Prinz Salm

Werner Elflein
7 November 2021

Wallhausen Castle, the ancestral seat of the family

The thousand injuries of Fortunato I had borne as I best could, but when he ventured upon insult I vowed revenge. You, who so well know the nature of my soul, will not suppose, however, that I gave utterance to a threat.

At length I would be avenged; this was a point definitively settled — but the very definitiveness with which it was resolved precluded the idea of risk.

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I must not only punish but punish with impunity. A wrong is unredressed when retribution overtakes its redresser. It is equally unredressed when the avenger fails to make himself felt as such to him who has done the wrong.

It must be understood that neither by word nor deed had I given Fortunato cause to doubt my good will. I continued, as was my wont, to smile in his face, and he did not perceive that my smile now was at the thought of his immolation.

The wines at a glance

Symbols

⧛	mean value from our jury
⚖	blind tasting
⛬	barrel sample
▲	tasted wine shows a qualitative defect and was devalued or rejected accordingly

Prinz Salm

Schlossstraße 3 • 55595 Wallhausen • Germany
Phone: +49 6706 9444-11 • Fax: +49 6706 9444-34
Internet: www.prinzsalm.de • E-Mail: weingut@prinzsalm.de

WinewhitedryRiesling

2020 Riesling vom roten Schiefer Qualitätswein

Germany

Nahe • Geschützte Ursprungsbezeichnung (g. U.)

Amtliche Prüfungsnummer 7779144 7 21 • 12.5 % alcohol

15.5

Tasted on 7 October 2021 by Werner Elflein

15.5

Tasted on 7 October 2021 by Werner Elflein and Ioulia Elflein under four eyes

Pale yellow. Vegetable scent of stewed apple, persimmon and tobacco. On the palate with the typical mineral spiciness of the red slate, red berry accents and sweet-sour fruit play. Predominantly dry taste. Ripe, integrated acidity, grippy mineral spiciness and very good length.

WinewhitedryRiesling

2020 Riesling Grünschiefer Qualitätswein

Germany

Nahe • Geschützte Ursprungsbezeichnung (g. U.)

Amtliche Prüfungsnummer 7779144 4 21 • 12 % alcohol

Tasted on 7 October 2021 by Werner Elflein

Tasted on 7 October 2021 by Werner Elflein and Ioulia Elflein under four eyes

Pale yellow. Animating fragrance, primarily characterised by stone fruit and citrus notes, but also reminiscent of gooseberry and predominantly yellow, but also green apple. Slightly floral and vegetable on the nose with subtle hints of tobacco. Fine aromatic, with ripe, delicately vibrating, integrated acidity and good balance. Dry taste, again some tobacco, subtle mineral spiciness, long and persistent.

WinewhitesweetRiesling

2020 Wallhausen Felseneck Riesling Kabinett

Germany

Nahe • Geschützte Ursprungsbezeichnung (g. U.)

Amtliche Prüfungsnummer 7779144 10 21 • 8.5 % alcohol

14.5

Tasted on 27 October 2021 by Werner Elflein

14.5

Tasted on 27 October 2021 by Werner Elflein and Ioulia Elflein under four eyes

Light greenish yellow. Floral scent of green citrus fruits. The floral character also predominates on the tongue. Animating Riesling fruit. Light, elegant cabinet style. Sweet and sour aroma, whereby the acidity could be a bit more expressive. Good length.

WinewhitedryRiesling

2019 Bingen Kirchberg Riesling Qualitätswein trocken

Großes Gewächs VDP

Germany

Rheinhessen • Geschützte Ursprungsbezeichnung (g. U.)

Amtliche Prüfungsnummer 7779144 22 20 • 12.5 % alcohol

Tasted on 28 October 2021 by Werner Elflein

Tasted on 28 October 2021 by Werner Elflein and Ioulia Elflein under four eyes

Greenish yellow. Spicy aroma of mainly yellow fruits and a hint of tobacco. On the tongue with distinct herbal spiciness, earthy notes and a pronounced phenolic. Moderate, not fully integrated acidity. Very good length. Shows grip on the finish. Could develop even more favourably with a little time.

WinewhitedryRiesling

2019 Bingen Riesling Qualitätswein trocken

Germany

Rheinhessen • Geschützte Ursprungsbezeichnung (g. U.)

Amtliche Prüfungsnummer 7779144 17 20 • 12.5 % alcohol

Tasted on 16 October 2021 by Werner Elflein

Tasted on 16 October 2021 by Werner Elflein and Ioulia Elflein under four eyes

Lemon yellow. Green herbal, delicately floral scent of citrus and pomelo. On the tongue fine herbal spiciness, vital and well integrated acidity, well balanced. Elegant and taut. Has decent depth and good length.

WinewhitesweetRiesling

2019 Roxheim Berg Riesling Spätlese

Germany

Nahe • Geschützte Ursprungsbezeichnung (g. U.)

Amtliche Prüfungsnummer 7779144 11 20 • 8 % alcohol

Tasted on 26 October 2021 by Werner Elflein

Tasted on 26 October 2021 by Werner Elflein and Ioulia Elflein under four eyes

Lemon yellow. Closed nose with faint hints of rhubarb and custard. Fine fruity, elegant, appealing sweetness, moderate acidity. Could be more focused. Very good length.

WinewhitedryRiesling

2018 Bingen Scharlachberg Riesling Qualitätswein trocken

Großes Gewächs VDP

Germany

Rheinhessen • Geschützte Ursprungsbezeichnung (g. U.)

Amtliche Prüfungsnummer 7779144 17 19 • 12.5 % alcohol

16.5

Tasted on 9 October 2021 by Werner Elflein

16.5

Tasted on 9 October 2021 by Werner Elflein and Ioulia Elflein under four eyes

Reflective yellow, appears concentrated and almost oily in the glass. Distinguished, restrained, but extremely complex bouquet that does not primarily come up with fruit aromas, but paints a picture in the taster's mind of a forest floor after a summer rain and mushrooms sprouting from the earth. Shows a very independent aroma and skilfully combines concentration and fineness with elegance. Creamy fruitiness, moderate acidity, phenolic spiciness. Very long and persistent.

WinewhitedryRiesling

2018 Dalberg Ritterhölle Riesling Qualitätswein trocken

Germany

Nahe • Geschützte Ursprungsbezeichnung (g. U.)

Amtliche Prüfungsnummer 7779144 1 20 • 13 % alcohol

Tasted on 11 October 2021 by Werner Elflein

Tasted on 11 October 2021 by Werner Elflein and Ioulia Elflein under four eyes

Light yellow. Cool Riesling fruit with aromas of (Williams) pear, carambola and rhubarb, delicately floral and vanilla undertones. Exudes freshness and liveliness despite the hot and dry vintage. Mineral, distinctive and full of character. Vital acidity, excellent length.

WinewhitedryRiesling

2018 Sommerloch Steinrossel Riesling Qualitätswein trocken

Germany

Nahe • Geschützte Ursprungsbezeichnung (g. U.)

Amtliche Prüfungsnummer 7779144 22 19 • 13 % alcohol

Tasted on 21 October 2021 by Werner Elflein

Tasted on 21 October 2021 by Werner Elflein and Ioulia Elflein under four eyes

Greenish yellow. Partly floral, partly herbal scent of stone fruit and dried herbs. Creamy, melting richness, powerful attack, seems a little monolithic. Well integrated, ripe acidity. Very good length and persistence. Long lingering herbal aromas.

WinewhitedryRiesling

2018 Wallhausen Felseneck Riesling Qualitätswein trocken

Großes Gewächs VDP

Germany

Nahe • Geschützte Ursprungsbezeichnung (g. U.)

Amtliche Prüfungsnummer 7779144 2 20 • 12.5 % alcohol

16.5

Tasted on 9 October 2021 by Werner Elflein

16.5

Tasted on 9 October 2021 by Werner Elflein and Ioulia Elflein under four eyes

Pale yellow. Opens on the nose with some citrus and distinct minerality, exotic-looking, herbal, with red berry accents and hints of elderberry and not yet fully ripe wild strawberry. Excellently balanced in the mouth. Vital but also ripe acidity, discreet fruit sweetness, herbal and, in the context of the vintage, with a certain phenolic quality that is well compensated here and even animating. Developed according to age. Spicy and herbal. Excellent length.

WinewhitesweetRiesling

2018 Wallhausen Felseneck Riesling Spätlese

Germany

Nahe • Geschützte Ursprungsbezeichnung (g. U.)

Amtliche Prüfungsnummer 7779144 7 19 • 8 % alcohol

16.5

Tasted on 14 October 2021 by Werner Elflein

16.5

Tasted on 14 October 2021 by Werner Elflein and Ioulia Elflein under four eyes

Light yellow. Nose marked by bright fruits, especially citrus and stone fruit, with floral hints reminiscent of white flowers. In the background, aromas typical of the green slate, carambola and rhubarb. On the tongue with juicy, at the same time fine Riesling fruit and elegant acidity. Not overly sweet, excellently balanced. Mineral notes. Very long and persistent.

WinewhitedryRiesling

2016 Wallhausen Johannisberg Riesling Qualitätswein trocken

Großes Gewächs VDP

Germany

Nahe • Geschützte Ursprungsbezeichnung (g. U.)

Amtliche Prüfungsnummer 7779144 18 17 • 12.5 % alcohol

16.5

Tasted on 10 October 2021 by Werner Elflein

16.5

Tasted on 10 October 2021 by Werner Elflein and Ioulia Elflein under four eyes

Light straw yellow. Honey-spicy, also slightly herbal bouquet with scents of tropical fruits and raw marzipan. Discreet lactic component and delicate roasted aromas. Creamy fullness, soft acidity. Ethereal note in the long finish. Excellent length. Shows age-appropriate development.