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2011 Dönnhoff Niederhäuser Hermannshöhle Riesling Spätlese
Dönnhoff
A perfect, steep southern slope with soils consisting of blackish grey slate and volcanic elements, extremely rich in minerals. This legendary site is the best-rated vineyard in the entire Nahe region. The vines are up to 60 years old and give yields of about 35hl/ha. 100% selective hand harvest. The must is fermented and the wine matured in stainless steel vats. Noble, classic Spätlese, with full rich fruits on the nose and, despite its impressive intensity, dancingly elegant and buoyant.
February, 2013
Wine Advocate
96 points
A riveting, high-toned aromatic diversity announces the Donnhoff 2011 Niederhauser Hermannshohle Riesling Spatlese with themes that inform an at once creamy yet subtly tannic and vibrant palate: quince, pear, lychee, nut oils, fusel oils, distilled herbal essences, brown spices, and smoky black tea. This behaves as if a bit of Traminer had been blended-in. The rich nuttiness and glaze of honey as well as sheer succulence of fruit make for a more opulent performance than that of Brucke, but to say that this is less energetic or dynamic would be misleading. Its incessant interplay of elements is utterly kaleidoscopic – just more calmly harmonious than the Spatlese from next door. Like that sibling, this deserves to be followed for a good quarter-century.
June, 2012
jancisrobinson.com
16.5/20
Riper on the nose than the Leistenberg Kabinett. It's minerally too but there's a lightly floral touch. Classic Nahe purity and elegance. Seems surprisingly gentle and approachable. Quite sweet, with the acidity and sweetness needing time to meld. Fine length.
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