Prinz, Hallgartener Jungfer, Goldkapsel, Riesling Auslese 1998 (375ml) Sauvignon Blanc with real character

with real character

and it shows admirable intensity and real understanding of the Rheingau style

good mid-palate depth

Too stunning for mere words and rude to even try—just drink it

For my palate

Prinz, Hallgartener Jungfer, Goldkapsel, Riesling Auslese 1998 (375ml) Sauvignon Blanc with real characterFred Prinz is perhaps Germany's greatest 'garage' winemaker. Initially he made a name for himself as a top winemaker in Rheingau while working at the region's largest estate, Kloster Eberbach. The wine drinking world is supremely lucky that Mr. Prinz is now devoting his time and considerable talents to making unbelievably good wines under the Prinz label. This is from one of Prinz's most prized sites, Jungfer, and it shows admirable intensity and real