2021 Prager Achleiten Auslese Riesling 500ml

A powerful and opulent Auslese — richly layered, beautifully balanced and driven by purity and precision. A stunning expression of Wachau Riesling

98 Points – Falstaff | 96 Points – JamesSuckling.com | 95 Points – The Wine Front

Wachau, Austria
$150 a bottle

Luscious • Concentrated • World-Class Sweet Riesling

“A powerful and opulent Auslese — richly layered, beautifully balanced and driven by purity and precision. A stunning expression of Wachau Riesling.”

Tasting Notes

Appearance:
Brilliant golden hue — rich, luminous and deeply inviting.

Aroma:
Highly expressive and complex with:
• apricot and peach nectar
• honey and citrus marmalade
• candied lemon and tropical fruit
• floral lift with subtle spice
Aromatic intensity with depth and elegance.

Palate:
Lusciously textured with remarkable balance and structure.
Expect layers of:
• stone fruit and citrus preserve
• apricot, peach and ripe tropical notes
• honeyed richness
• vibrant acidity balancing sweetness
• concentrated yet refined mouthfeel
A seamless integration of richness, freshness and precision.

Finish:
Extremely long and luxurious with lingering honey, citrus and mineral notes.

Critical Acclaim

• 98pts – Falstaff
“A concentrated and beautifully balanced Auslese with depth and precision.”

• 96pts – JamesSuckling.com
“Rich, refined and exceptionally pure with great length.”

• 95pts – The Wine Front
“Powerful, luscious and structured with excellent balance.”

About the Wine

Prager is one of Austria’s most revered producers, known for crafting world-class Rieslings from the Wachau’s finest vineyard sites.

The Achleiten vineyard delivers wines with:
• intense concentration
• striking minerality
• exceptional ageing potential

Auslese represents a late-harvest style, often showing richness and depth while maintaining freshness through natural acidity.

Food Pairings

• Fruit-based desserts
• Tarte Tatin
• Blue cheese
• Foie gras
• Enjoy on its own as a dessert wine

Why We Love It

This is elite sweet Riesling — rich, complex and beautifully balanced.

At $150 for a 500ml, it delivers serious pedigree and top-tier critical acclaim.

A must-have for collectors or anyone wanting a luxurious, age-worthy dessert wine.